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Week 4 Pharmacology: Pain managementPain Introduction: - correct answer -Pain= Physiological & psychological experience characterized by unpleasant feeling associated with trauma/disease -It's a Defense Mechanism that helps us avoid damaging situations; seek medical help.(we have all these nerve endings in our skin so we can escape from pain. Pain tells us there is something wrong with what we are trying to touch/approach) -Neural and Chemical mechanisms (are what we are affecting that ar...

ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE A EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2024 GRADE A+. Terms in this set (59) trimethoprim/sulfa meth oxazole -Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day, to decrease chance of kidney damage from crystallization -should be taken on an empty stomach either 2 hr before or 2 hrs after meals -notify provider if rash develops -store in a light-resistant container Ciprofloxacin learning has taken place -"I have tendonitis, so I haven't been able to exercise"; t...

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS?) CORRECT ANSWER chronic functional disorder, symptoms are intermittent and include abdominal pain or discomfort and alterations in bowel patterns, report history of gi infection and food intolerances ~oligo, di, monosacchardies and polyols: fructans galactans,fructose,soribitol and xylitol ~psychological stressors ~more common in women abdominal distention, excessive flatuelence, belching, bloating ,urgency, sensation of incomplete evacuation, fatigue ...

NR 565 NR565 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam Questions with Accurate Responses NR 565 NR565 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam Questions with Accurate Responses During what trimester is a pregnant woman most at risk for adverse drug reactions with potential long term consequences? 1st trimester (fetus most at risk d/t rapid growth) What is BEERS criteria? Recommendations of medications inappropriate for elderly (65 and older), prescriber ultimately decides What is the CYP450 (cytoch...

ATI Med Surg Proctored Exam Practice Qs |Questions and Answers 2023 A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is p...

Endoscopy (EGD) positioning left side lying Before an Endoscopy (EGD): -NPO 6-8 hr -remove dentures Gastroenteritis care plan: -restrict dairy, caffeine, milk -eat foods high in potassium -increase fluid intake -contact precautions In what order do you open the sterile package? flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest Master01 | October, 2024/2025 | Latest update 1 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+ A nurse has removed a sterile pack from its outside c...

Treatment of OD (ASA) - activated charcoal, gastric lavage, laxative, or drug therapy for OD why is acetaminophen not good at treating arthritis? - It has no anti-inflammatory properties, so it is not useful in treating arthritis or tissue pain/swelling following injury Opioid dependence - Potential to cause physical & psychologic dependence Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) Combinations with nonnarcotic analgesics Roles of the nurse for opioid therapy - 1. Monitor Patient's condition & ...

SAEM Quick Review Questions and Answers Rated A+ Management of Large Subungual Hematoma Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening Cormack-Lehane Preferred Induction Agent in Reactive Airway Disease for Dilation Effects Ketamine Induction Agent Avoided in Se...

half life Half-life (t½) is an important pharmacokinetic measurement. The metabolic half-life of a drug in vivo is the time taken for its concentration in plasma to decline to half its original level. Half-life refers to the duration of action of a drug and depends upon how quickly the drug is eliminated from the plasma. The clearance and distribution of a drug from the plasma are therefore important parameters for the determination of its half-life. B max The maximum amount of drug or radio...

Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Accurate responses are given. Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Norepinephrine Mechanism of Action (MOA) A1, A2, B1 agonist. Primary agent used in distributive shock because it's ability to recruit venous volume and augment preload, while increasing arterial tone, and increasing cardiac output. Alpha one causing peripheral smooth muscle contraction. (low dose venous, high dose venous and arterial). Alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonism actually ant...