Pc 707 module 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are some factors that have contributed to antibiotic resistance? - Answer (1) increasing populations of immunocompromised patients (2) increase in the number and complexity of medical procedures (3) increased survival of patients with chronic diseases (4) overprescribing antibiiotics What are the leading risk factors for having a drug-resistant pathogen? - Answer (1) recent use of antibiotics (2) age younger than 2 and greater than 65 (3) day-care attendance (4) multiple medical comorbii...

PC 707 Module 2 Exam

PC 707 Module 2 Exam

PC 707 Module 1 Questions And Complete Answers What is the route of medication when taken orally? (1) intestinal tract (2) portal vein (3) liver (4) hepatic artery (5) systemic circulation (6) hepatic vein Where does absorption primarily take place? GI tract and small intestine What is the pharmokinetic process of how much drug ends up in the body? Absorption Because not all of the administered dosage may be dissolved or absorbed or survive liver passage, only a fraction of an administ...

PC 707 Module 4 (Cardiac) Exam 2024 Does conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II cause vasodilation or vasoconstriction? - Answer ️️ -Vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) If epinephrine is secreted, what happens? - Answer ️️ -Tachycardia and vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) Alpha-Blockers, Beta-Blockers, Calcium-Channel Blockers decrease resistance (decreasing PVR) causing what? - Answer ️️ -Vasodilation Na+ holds on to water increasing the PVR or CO? - Answer ️️ -Cardia...

PC 707 Module 9 Exam Questions and Answers Sierra has a bacterial infection. The two most common bacterial infections are _________________ and __________________ - Answer ️️ -(1) Staphylococcus aureus (2) Streptococcus pyrogens Gram Positive T/F. Bacterial skin infections are treated only with systemic pharmacological agents. - Answer ️️ -False T/F. A localized, mild bacterial infection is best treated with neomycin. - Answer ️️ -False. What type of topical treatment for bac...

PC 707 Module 6 Exam 2024 What is the recommended treatment for URI? - Answer ️️ -Supportive Is there a cure for URI? - Answer ️️ -No Do antihistamines treat the cause of URI? - Answer ️️ -No What patient education do you want to include with antihistamines? - Answer ️️ -(1) sedating (2) anticholinergic What are the typical symptoms of asthma? - Answer ️️ -(1) wheezing (2) shortness of breath (3) chest tightness (4) cough that varies over time and intensity When are s...

PC 707 Module 8 Exam Questions and Answers What type of diabetes is the result of autoimmune induced pancreatic beta cell destruction resulting in insulin deficiency? - Answer ️️ -Type I DM Jenna, a 67 yo diabetic female was admitted to the ER with the following signs: Dehydration Abdominal pain Vomiting Decreased level of consciousness What is going on with Jenna? - Answer ️️ -DKA What age group does Type I DM normally occur in? - Answer ️️ -Under 30 What is the symptomati...

PC 707 Module 3 Exam - Questions and Answers What is traveler's diarrhea? -bacterial or parasitic -usually lasts 2-3 days -self limiting usually -only treat if severely ill, high fever, or lasts >7 days What treatment options are available for travelers diarrhea? -if bacterial--first line is now a macrolide (azthromycin)* -if salmonella, giardia, E. histolyic--Flagyl could be used (no alcohol with use)* Should you treat every person with travelers diarrhea? -there is faster relief with ant...