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NURS 676 WEEK 1 NOTES – DOWNLOAD FOR REVISION TO ACHIEVE AN A+ Pharmacology is the study of how drugs interact with living organisms to produce a therapeutic effect. The goal of pharmacology is to develop safe and effective drugs to treat diseases and improve patient outcomes. Pharmacology involves the study of drug action, drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME), as well as drug interactions, toxicity, and side effects. Here are some key concepts in pharmacology...

coup-contrecoup injury Dual impacting of the brain into the skull; coup injury occurs at the point of impact; contrecoup injury occurs on the opposite side of impact, as the brain rebounds. Scalp laceration: what, effect, management Primary head injury profuse bleeding - signs of hypovolemia Apply direct pressure Suture/ staple laceration Lidocaine 1% with epi to control bleeding, not close to nose/ ears Skull fracture: types, effect, management Primary head injury Simple...

Final Exam 1) A 40-year old female patient is being followed up for diabetes mellitus. She is currently on Metformin 1 gram twice a day and has been tolerating it well for about six months. Her hemoglobin A1c a week ago was 8.9%. The plan is to initiate liraglutide therapy in addition to the metformin. Which of the following statements is true with regards to liraglutide. ▪ Liraglutide may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer prior to first use. ▪ The brand name is Bydureon ▪ Nause...

MERGERED HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH NEW FILE 2022/2023 ACTUAL EXAM LATEST UPDATE HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH V1 1. A client is Prescribed Risperidone (Risperdal) forschizophrenia. Which Side Effects Should the nurse report to the Health Provider? Fever, Tachycardia, Diopheris (sweathing) 2. A homeless women who is well-educated and has chronic schizophrenia is admitted to the mental health unit when found by the police walking in the middle of the street. The client presents with strong body o...

ATI MENTAL HEALTH EXAM PACK 2023 LATEST PACKAGE A nurse is planning care for a client who has borderline personality disorder who self-mutilates. Which of the following treatment approaches should the nurse plan to take? Maintain close observation of the client. A nurse is assessing a client who has Stage 4 Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? The client is able to identify the names of family members. A nurse is caring for a client who rep...

Summary Exam for Biological foundations of mental health 2023 Striatal Dopamine neurotransmission abnormalities in obesity and addiction - CORRECT ANSWER-Such persistent activation of the reward pathway occurs in the case of chronic drug abusers or even in individuals consuming unusually large quantity of food. To answer this question, scientists have quantified dopamine neurotransmission in the brains of addicted or obese individuals, using positron emission tomography-- PET. They...

· NR 508 Week 4: Lesson – listen to lectures on Anti-depressants and Anti-anxiety/Anti-insomnia agents and read Depression, pharmacology for psychosis, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and ADHD. Some of the questions on the midterm may come from these lectures. (Questions are at the end of the ppts) · Reading assignments: Refer to week 4 Reading in the modules · Week 4: Midterm Exam the midterm is 50 questions, each worth 2 points for a total of 100 points. Requires the use of Respondus Lockdow...

Final Exam 1) A 40-year old female patient is being followed up for diabetes mellitus. She is currently on Metformin 1 gram twice a day and has been tolerating it well for about six months. Her hemoglobin A1c a week ago was 8.9%. The plan is to initiate liraglutide therapy in addition to the metformin. Which of the following statements is true with regards to liraglutide. ▪ Liraglutide may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer prior to first use. ▪ The brand name is Bydureon ▪ Nause...

Final Exam 1) A 40-year old female patient is being followed up for diabetes mellitus. She is currently on Metformin 1 gram twice a day and has been tolerating it well for about six months. Her hemoglobin A1c a week ago was 8.9%. The plan is to initiate liraglutide therapy in addition to the metformin. Which of the following statements is true with regards to liraglutide. ▪ Liraglutide may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer prior to first use. ▪ The brand name is Bydureon ▪ Nause...

NCSBN – Lesson 6B: Medications Study Guide The following is a list of the major drug classifications. "Memory tricks" are included where applicable. A • Anti-anemics o prevention and treatment of anemias • Antianginals: o Nitrates: used to treat and prevent attacks of angina; acute treatment o Calcium channel blockers and beta blockers are used prophylactically for longer- term management • Antianxiety agents: o Benzodiazepines: better for intermittent or short-term use in ...