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Distinguish between hormonal, endocrine, and reproductive drugs - AnswerDescribe how drugs affect the nervous system - Answer-Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their actions, or block them from acting. Identify examples of respiratory drugs - Answer-Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation - Answer-NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihista...

Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (Latest Update 2024/2025) Pharmacology Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain Q: What are adjuvant drugs? Answer: assist primary drugs in relieving pain Q: what are opioid drugs? Answer: synthetic drugs that bind to the opiate receptors to relieve pain Q: mild agonist opioid drugs Answer: codeine and hydrocodone Q: strong agonists Answer: morphine, hydromorphone, oxycodone, meper...

Test Bank for Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice 13e 13th Edition by Geralyn Frandsen, Sandra Pennington. Full Chapters test bank are included with answers - Chapter 1 to 61 Complete Section 1: The Conceptual Framework of Pharmacology Chapter 1: The Foundation of Pharmacology: Quality and Safety Chapter 2: Basic Concepts and Processes Chapter 3: Medication Administration and the Nursing Process of Drug Therapy Section 2: Drug Therapy Throughout the LifespanCha...

A 16-year-old male presents with lethargy, fatigue, and occasional mucosal bleeding. The patient also reports weight loss in the past 5 months. Laboratory analysis reveals a white blood cell count of 32,000 cells/microL. On examination, hepatosplenomegaly is noted. Further evaluation shows findings suggestive of acute lymphocytic leukemia. What is the most likely cause of the patient's mucosal bleeding? correct answers Decreased platelet count A 16-year-old female presents with complaints of...

weight, smoking, sex practices, diet CORRECT ANSWER List four modifiable risk factors. (general health promotion) age, genetics, sex CORRECT ANSWER List three non-modifiable risk factors. (general health promotion) cultural assessment CORRECT ANSWER What type of assessment should the nurse preform prior to initiating health teaching? physiological integrity safety and security belongingness and affection esteem and self-respect self-actualization -- physiologic needs and life thre...

NUR170/ NUR 170 Exam 1: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Galen Q: What is patient controlled analgesia (PCA)? Answer: Method of drug delivery that permits the client to self-administer opioids on an "As needed basis". PCA device has a timing control, limits the total dose that can be administered each hour. **Patient controlled, NOT FAMILY! Q: Common effects with opioid administration Answer:...

CMN 554- Unit 3 Review Test. -Major neurotransmitters involved in developing substance abuse/dependence: opioid, catecholamine (particularly dopamine), GABA -Dopaminergic neurons in the ventral tegmental area project to the cortical and limbic regions, especially the nucleus accumbens. -This pathway probably involved in sensation of reward -May be major mediator of the effects of substances (amphetamine & cocaine) -Locus ceruleus mediates effects of opiates and the opioids -These pathways ...

Florida MPJE Numbers/Things to remember 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Days' supply limit: drugs dispensed by a hospital to an inpatient or ER patient on discharge if the prescriber believes the drug is warranted a community pharmacy service is not readily accessible. - Correct Answer ️️ -The greater of 48 hours supply or amount until next business day (Page 207) -But this sounds like a Special Limited Community Pharmacy situation and that limit is 72 hours.. sooo im assuming i...

RELIAS PROPHECY PACU RN A V1 COMPLETE TEST / 70+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024 GRADED A+. 2 / 10 1. Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes,IV prn is ordered for shiv-ering in the PACU. Meperidine is available in 50mg/1ml. How many mililitersshould be given?: 0.25 mililiters 2. Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you notice swelling around the catheter. What should you do?: A) Position the patient on their side B) Place the patient in a prone position C) Check...

What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone? - Pure opioid antagonist that competes and displaces opioids receptor sites. What medications treat opioid disorder? - Methadone; Buprenorphine, buprenorphine + Naloxone What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain? - Buprenorphine + Naloxone Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? - Opioids What are the Naltrexone delivery methods? - Tablet; Injectable; Implant What is one form of N...