Is the placenta a barrier - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AMCB PRENATAL CARE AND FETAL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS how soon do most pregnancies occur after intercoures - correct answer within 2 days of ovulation What is a morula ? and when does it enter the uterine cavity? - correct answer solid ball of cells formed by 16 blastomeres. enters the uterus 3 days after fertilization how long is the development of the embryo - correct answer the developing human organism from about 2 weeks after fertilization through the second month (8weeks) ...

t.i.d q.i.d b.i.d - three times a day (ter in die) four times a day (quater in die) twice a day (bis in die) Pharmacokinetics - complex series of events involving how the body reacts to the movement of drugs in the body. Occurs after drug administration Pharmacodynamics - study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and their mechanism of action in the body. nebulizer - device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment (to kill s...

High-Risk Neonatal Nursing Care, Exam 3 Practice 80 Questions with Verified Answers 2. A nurse assesses that a 3-day-old neonate who was born at 34 weeks' gestation has abdominal distention and vomiting. These assessment findings are most likely related to: a. Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) b. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) c. Periventricular Hemorrhage (PVH) d. Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) - CORRECT ANSWER ANS: d a. Assessment findings for RDS include tachypnea, intercosta...

WGU Pharmacology All Test Questions What is the source of lanolin? -Animal What is the source of potassium chloride? -minerals Which of the following is the source of digoxin (Lanoxin)? -plant Which of the following is the source of barbiturates? -synthetically Which of the following is the source of leukocytes? -Humans During which war did mass production of penicillin begin? -WW II T/F Cumulation means a drug causes Disease -False Cumulation refers to the medication building up or acc...

Contraception: natural family planning -identify fertile period: usually 5-7 days around the middle of the cycle ad several days before and after ovulation -about 75% effective -pros: low to cost, no chemicals or hormones, mensural cycle isn't altered -cons: must keep a strict record, not as effective if the women's cycle is irregular, not very reliable, doesn't protect against stds Contraception: barrier method -contraception and protection against stds -diaphragm: silicone device with a f...

What is the lifespan of the sperm? 3 days What is lifespan of the ovum? 24 hours What categories of contraceptive methods have the lowest risk of unintended pregnancy? (Assume low = 10% or less) surgical sterilization, hormonal contraception, and copper IUD In general, how does natural family planning methods work? What information is used in natural family planning methods of contraception? Avoidance of fertile periods, Menstrual cycle information (LMP, cycle length), assessment of ce...

Pharmacokinetics - The process in which medications move through the body What are the 4 phases of pharmacokinetics? - absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion Absorption - happens with drug movement from the GI tract into the bloodstream. Most meds are taken by mouth. Oral absorption - Takes awhile to get absorbed because it has to go through the GI system Usually takes 2-4 hours •Enteric coated aspirin - hard on stomach can not crush pill •Extended release absor...

EDAPT PAIN AND LABOR Labor and childbirth can be painful processes. Many medical, pharmaceutical, and non-pharmaceutical interventions can increase comfort, reduce pain, and decrease possible fear or anxiety during labor and childbirth. Which statements describe the actions of analgesics given in labor? Select all that apply. Analgesics cross the placenta barrier and affect the fetus. They can cause depressed respiratory efforts at delivery. Therefore, it is important to administer them ca...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a fractured femur and has a fiberglass leg cylinder cast for 24 hours. What is the priority assessment finding? - CORRECT ANSWERS the client's heel is reddened and tender because this could be an early indicator of a pressure injury and the pt is at high risk for pressure injuries why are the other findings not priorities? - cast gets wet: fiberglass casts are waterproof - increase pain when leg is lowered below level of the heart: the leg should be ...

PATHO EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED A 20-year-old male received a knife wound to the arm during an altercation. Which of the following types of immunity was compromised? Natural or innate (the physical barrier was broken Which of the following is an example of biochemical secretions that trap and kill microorganisms? Ear Wax The directional movement of cells along a chemical gradient is termed? Chemotaxis A 20-year-old male shoots his hand with a nail gun while replac...