Causes of qt prolongation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PAEA Psychiatry EOR Topics Exam Questions With Verified Answers MDD diagnosis requires ___ or more symptoms every day for ___ weeks that is causing impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of funtioning - answer≥5 symptoms 2 weeks what are the symptoms of MDD? - answerSIG E CAPS -*S*leep (insomnia or hypersomnia) -*I*nterest (decreased pleasure/interest in doing things) -*G*uilt (or feelings of worthlessness) -*E*nergy (loss or fatigue) -*C*oncentration (loss or ...

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ABFM ITE EXAM 2024/TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE/A+ GRADE CAP antibiotic that causes VF - ANSWER Azithromycin - The arrhythmia results from prolongation of the QT interval and is also more common in patients with a prior cardiac history.

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What differentiates SGAs from FGAs? - SGAs have: D2 and 5HT2A receptor antagonism + Antidepressant action, treat pos and neg schizo sx, metabolic SE, D2D interactions, approved for schizophrenia, mania, and acute mania FGAs have positive symptom antipsychotic actions - EPS, hyperprolactinemia Mostly D2 receptor antagonism Which SGA has lowest EPS SE, but is associated with substantial risk of agranuloycytosis? - Clozapine The lower D2 receptor action is probably why clozapine does not c...

PAEA Psychiatry EOR Topics Exam Questions With Verified Answers MDD diagnosis requires ___ or more symptoms every day for ___ weeks that is causing impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of funtioning - answer≥5 symptoms 2 weeks what are the symptoms of MDD? - answerSIG E CAPS -*S*leep (insomnia or hypersomnia) -*I*nterest (decreased pleasure/interest in doing things) -*G*uilt (or feelings of worthlessness) -*E*nergy (loss or fatigue) -*C*oncentration (loss or ...

MH 701 SAFETY EXAM #2 Summer 20 Exam Questions And Answers What differentiates SGAs from FGAs? - ANS SGAs have: D2 and 5HT2A receptor antagonism + Antidepressant action, treat pos and neg schizo sx, metabolic SE, D2D interactions, approved for schizophrenia, mania, and acute mania FGAs have positive symptom antipsychotic actions - EPS, hyperprolactinemia Mostly D2 receptor antagonism Which SGA has lowest EPS SE, but is associated with substantial risk of agranulocytosis? - ANS ...

The nurse administers amiodarone (Cordarone) to a client with ventricular tachycardia. Which monitoring by the nurse is necessary with this drug? Select all that apply. a. Respiratory rate b. QT interval c. Heart rate and rhythm d. Magnesium level e. Urine output - ANSWER BCD Amiodarone causes prolongation of the QT interval, which can precipitate dysrhythmia. Antidysrhythmic medications cause changes in cardiac rhythm and rate; therefore monitoring of heart rate and rhythm is needed.Ele...

USLME Exam Questions With Accurate Answers. Causes of QT prolongation - answerMeds Macrolides/Quinolones Azoles Antiemetics Antipsychotics Methadone/Oxy Class Ia/III antiarrythmics Electrolyte -low Mg -low K -low Ca Empyema drainage - answerfibrinolytic agent (tPA) + DNase to dissolve fibrin and improve chest drainage Whipple disease + biopsy findings - answergram pos rod bacteria causes malabsorption and arthralgia biopsy - foamy macrophages and positive period-acid Schiff stai...

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