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List drug options that will cover a pseudomonas Ceftazidime, cefipime, Pipercillin/ticarcillin, Meropenem, imipenem,aztreonam, Flouroquinolones, Aminoglycosides Describe the differences in CSF findings between bacterial, viral, & herpes meningitis Bacterial- Decreased glucose and highly Increased WBC, Lactate, protein: Diff- PMN Viral- Glucose normal and lactate normal or decreased, protein and WBC mildly increased. DIff PMN first than monos Herpes- Glucose normal, protein and WBC inc...

Prevention of osteoporosis with hormone replacement therapy Correct Answer HT reduces postmenopausal bone loss and thereby decreases the risk for osteoporosis and related fractures. Unfortunately, when HT is stopped, bone mass rapidly decreases by approximately 12%. Hence to maintain bone health, HT must continue lifelong. Most common non-contraceptive use of estrogens. Correct Answer Hormone therapy (HT) in postmenopausal women When to use progestin for hormone replacement therapy and why...

Week 1 Ch 50 estrogen and progestins Menopause 1. is the associated loss of estrogen which typically begins 2. During the initial phase, the menstrual cycle becomes 3. Eventually, ovulation and menstruation 1. at approximately age 51 to 52 years, with 95% of women entering menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 years. 2. irregular, anovulatory cycles may occur, and periods of amenorrhea may alternate with menses 3. cease entirely Physiologic Alterations Accompanying Menopause 1. Vas...

How to calculate CO? correct answer: HRxSV Normal CO? correct answer: 4-8 L/min What is cardiac index? correct answer: CO/BSA. CO adjusted for size. calculate BSA as ht/wt. What is normal values for cardiac index? correct answer: 2.5-4.2 L/min/m2 What is the stretch before contraction? correct answer: preload What is the difference between end diastolic volume and end systolic volume? correct answer: stroke volume What is normal stroke volume? correct answer: 60-100 mL/b...

STNA Ohio Study Guide Latest Update | 100% Correct Inflammation is the process of Hyper denotes an excess of Hypo refers to a deficiency of Poly indicates a multitude of Pnea relates to the act of breathing Dys signifies abnormal or difficult Phagia involves the act of swallowing Phasia pertains to the act of speaking Arthritis refers to inflammation of joints Hyperglycemia indicates high blood sugar levels Polyuria describes excessive urination Dyspnea den...

USMLE Step 2 Practice Exam 1 TEST COMPLETE SET ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS Patients blood smear shows that he has small hyper chromic red cells, without central pallor. this is called______ and what is another issue they will likely have? - ANSWER : speherocytes gallstones This HIV drug gives people bad dreams, dizzy, poor sleep, anxiety... - ANSWER : Efafirenz Abacavir side effect - ANSWER : abacavir Someone has urge incontinence. what is initial treatment? - ...

NCCAOM Biomed- ALL QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS What does elevated ALT indicate? - answerViral hepatitis, hepatotoxicity, cirrhosis, mono What does elevated AST indicate? - answerHeart attack, strenuous exercise, mono, trauma What does ALT=or>AST indicate? - answerViral hepatitis, mono, acute hepatotoxicity What does 2:1 AST:ALT indicate? - answerAlcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis, passive congestion, bile duct obstruction What does an increase in bilirubin indicate? - answerBlo...

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care the Basics Abbreviations|100% Guaranteed PASS!!! a Before ADLs activities of daily living ad libitum, ad lib. As desired amb ambulate amt amount ap apical as tol as tolerated ax axillary bid twice a day BM bowel movement BP blood pressure BPM beats per minute BRP bathroom privileges BSC bedside commode c With C Centigrade cath catheter Cdiff Clostridium difficile CHF congestive heart failure CO complains of COPD chronic ...

Bariatric Surgery (General Surgery EOR - Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct What is bariatric surgery? Weight reduction surgery for the morbidly obese Define morbid obesity 1. BMI > 40 (basically, 100 pounds above ideal body weight) or 2. BMI > 35 with a medical problem related to morbid obesity What is BMI Body Mass Index; a measure of body weight relative to height What is the formula for BMI? body weight in kg divided by height in meters squared What is a f...

Vision Requirements - 20/40 in each and both eyes with or without corrective lenses Vision Peripheral - 70 Vision Color - red, green and amber Vision and DM disqualified if - dx with unstable proliferative retinopathy Vision PE - distant acuity horizontal fields color recognition monocular vision reactivity to light EOMs fundoscopic exam Distant acuity - Snellen 20 ft Cannot have contacts that are one for distance and one for near (monovision) 20/40 to pa...