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Pt on heparin in hospital setting. Why start coumadin 2 days before dc? - ANSWER Because coumadin needs a couple days before it starts working. Angina: bc pts dev tolerance to long-acting nitroglycerine w/i 1 day. How to prevent? - ANSWER Pts must have 8hrs with no nitroglycerine every days. Hint: At night, remove nitro patch bc no risk of exertional angina Underlying cause of angina - ANSWER coronary disease, athlerosclerosis Why do we give aspirin in pts w/atherosclerosis? - ANSWER A...

NSG 533 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY TEST 1 ACTUAL EXAM WITH DETAILED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% GRADED A+ What medications / foods can contribute to GERD? - ANSWER--Medications: anticholinergics, barbituates, dopamine, estrogen, opioids, progesterone, theophylline, nitrates -Foods: cirus fruits/juices, coffee, tomatoes, spicy food, carbonated drinks Fried/fatty foods, garlic, onions, chocolate What is the most effective PPI or H2RA within each of these classes? - ANSWER-- PPI- bismuth qu...

Pt on heparin in hospital setting. Why start coumadin 2 days before dc? - ANSWER Because coumadin needs a couple days before it starts working. Angina: bc pts dev tolerance to long-acting nitroglycerine w/i 1 day. How to prevent? - ANSWER Pts must have 8hrs with no nitroglycerine every days. Hint: At night, remove nitro patch bc no risk of exertional angina Underlying cause of angina - ANSWER coronary disease, athlerosclerosis Why do we give aspirin in pts w/atherosclerosis? - ANSWER A...

NR 565 / NR565 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam Review| Chamberlain College 1. Typical Antipsychotics - A class of older drugs to treat schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders primarily by reducing excess levels of dopamine in the brain - do not give to elderly, neuroleptic malignang syndrome with high fever, increased HR, diaphoresis, rigidity, coma, many EPS - do not stop suddenly, do not drive with it, wear sunscreen, monitor gait - chlorpromazine, thioridazine, flup...

prototype for antipsychotic (trade/generic), treatment for schizophrenia - ANSWER-haldol/haloperidol how long does it take the typical antipsychotic drug to reach its therapeutic effect? - ANSWER-several days what would you say if a patient calls and states that the antipsychotic drug isn't working within the 1st couple of days? - ANSWER-keep taking it (they don't work right away) what should we inform the patient about antipsychotics concerning taking the prescription? - ANSWER-take ...

LVN NCLEX| Q-Bank| Questions Answered with Verified Answers / Guarantee A+ score Guide 2023/2024 Which of the following assessment findings could the nurse see in a patient with parkinsonism? (Select all that apply.) a. An abrupt onset of symptoms b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia e. Bilateral muscle weakness [Ans: - b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia A patient is receiving carbidopa-levodopa for parkinsonism. What should the nurse know...

NCLEX RN 2024 CASE STUDIES Exam Expected Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert) NCLEX RN 2024 CASE STUDIES. OVER 50 BEST CASE SCENARIOS WITH SOLUTIONS Which of the following assessment findings could the nurse see in a patient with parkinsonism? (Select all that apply.) a. An abrupt onset of symptoms b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia e. Bilateral muscle weakness - Answer - b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia A patient is receiving...

LPN NCLEX Case Study Questions with 100% Correct Answers Which of the following assessment findings could the nurse see in a patient with parkinsonism? (Select all that apply.) a. An abrupt onset of symptoms b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia e. Bilateral muscle weakness - ️️ b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia A patient is receiving carbidopa-levodopa for parkinsonism. What should the nurse know about this drug? a. Carbidopa-levodopa ...

Pt on heparin in hospital setting. Why start coumadin 2 days before dc? - Because coumadin needs a couple days before it starts working. Angina: bc pts dev tolerance to long-acting nitroglycerine w/i 1 day. How to prevent? - Pts must have 8hrs with no nitroglycerine every days. Hint: At night, remove nitro patch bc no risk of exertional angina Underlying cause of angina - coronary disease, athlerosclerosis Why do we give aspirin in pts w/atherosclerosis? - Aspirin is an antiplatelet.. Pre...

LVN NCLEX Exam Questions with Complete Solutions Which of the following assessment findings could the nurse see in a patient with parkinsonism? (Select all that apply.) a. An abrupt onset of symptoms b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia e. Bilateral muscle weakness - ANSWER b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia A patient is receiving carbidopa-levodopa for parkinsonism. What should the nurse know about this drug? a. Carbidopa-levodopa may ...