Effects and use of drugs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

Midterm Exam: NR565 / NR 565 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals | Exam Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: What happens when quinidine and digoxin are combined? Answer: Quinidine increases digoxin levels by decreasing excretion or altering distribution RISK FOR DIGOXIN TOXICITY (s/s: altered heart rhythm, GI upset) Question: At what age can statin drugs be prescribed? Answer: Statin drugs are approved in children over age...

Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (NEW Update 2024/2025) Pharmacology | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain QUESTION Acetaminophen (tylenol) Answer: non-opioid analgesic; can alter liver function, antipyretic and analgesic effects QUESTION Acetaminophen MOA Answer: blocks pain impulses peripherally by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis QUESTION Acetaminophen indications Answer: mild to moderate pain (3-5), fever, ...

TEST BANK for Drugs & Society 14th Edition Glen R. Hanson; Peter J. Venturelli; Annette E. Fleckenstein TABLE OF CONTENTS: CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Drugs and Society CHAPTER 2 Explaining Drug Use and Abuse CHAPTER 3 Drug Use, Regulation, and the Law CHAPTER 4 Homeostatic Systems and Drugs CHAPTER 5 How and Why Drugs Work CHAPTER 6 CNS Depressants: Sedative Hypnotics CHAPTER 7 Alcohol: Pharmacological Effects CHAPTER 8 Alcohol: Behavioral Effects CHAPTER 9 Narcotics...

Exam 1: NSG533 / NSG 533 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Pharmacology Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Wilkes Q: What are the goals set by ACE /ACCE and are they written in stone for all patients? Answer: Primary target for glycemic control is HbA1C Individualize HbA1C goal - based on...Duration of DM Age /life expectancy Comorbid conditions Known CVD or advanced comorbid conditionsHypoglycemic unawareness Individual patient considerations Q:...

Pharmacology (HLTH 314) - Exam 1 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers 2024/2025 What are some nursing responsibilities to consider when dealing with drugs? - Correct Answer - administering drugs - assessing drug effects - making the drug regimen more tolerable - providing teaching - monitoring overall care to prevent med. error - must be knowledgeable and up-to-date about new meds any chemical that affects the processes of a living organism. - Correct Answer drug the study or...

Indications - Answer-reasons for giving a drug contraindications - Answer-reasons to not give a drug legend drugs - Answer-drugs that have the ability to cause serious harm if misused, must be regulated by the FDA as prescription drugs. Contain a caution statement "caution federal law restricts the use of this drug to use/by/or on the order of a licensed veterinarian." veterinarian client relationship - Answer-vet takes responsibility for making decisions based on need for treatment and...

TEST BANK for Drugs & Society 14th Edition Glen R. Hanson; Peter J. Venturelli; Annette E. Fleckenstein TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Drugs and Society CHAPTER 2 Explaining Drug Use and Abuse CHAPTER 3 Drug Use, Regulation, and the Law CHAPTER 4 Homeostatic Systems and Drugs CHAPTER 5 How and Why Drugs Work CHAPTER 6 CNS Depressants: Sedative Hypnotics CHAPTER 7 Alcohol: Pharmacological Effects CHAPTER 8 Alcohol: Behavioral Effects CHAPTER 9 Narcotics (Opioids) CHAPTER 1...

Test Bank for Primary Care: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice 6th Edition by Buttaro. All Chapters 1- 228 Questions And Answers in 260 Pages. All Answers Are Correct. Primary Care : A Collaborative Practice, 6th Edition Terry Buttaro, JoAnn Trybulski, Patricia Polgar-Bailey Joanne Sandberg-Cook Chapter 1: The Evolving Landscape of Collaborative Practice Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Which assessments of care providers are performed as part of the Value Based Purchasing initiative? Select a...

Test Bank - Focus on Nursing Pharmacology 9th Edition by Amy Karch Chapter 1-59 | Complete Guide 2023. Test Bank - Focus on Nursing Pharmacology 9th Edition by Amy Karch Chapter 1-59 | Complete Guide 2023. Chapter 01 - Introduction to Drugs A nurse working in radiology administers iodine to a patient who is having a computed tomography (CT) scan. The nurse working on the oncology unit administers chemotherapy to patients who have cancer. At the Public Health Department, a nurse administers a me...