Miosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Neurology Para 1251 PCP JIBC Latest Update Graded A+ Coma A state of unconciousness from which the patient cannot be aroused Two mechanisms that can cause alteration in menta status. Structural lesions Toxic metabolic states Structural lesions Anything that physically touches the substance of the brain and alters mental status. Eg. Contusions, tumours, parasites, hemorrhage. Toxic Metabolic state Presence of circulating toxins or metabolites or lack of needed material such as...

PCOL 824 Final Exam Questions and Answers All Correct list the choline esters (muscarinic agonists) - Answer-- acetylcholine - methacholine - carbachol - bethanechol what are the indications for muscarinic agonists? - Answer-- post operative urinary retention - decrease intraocular pressure - cause miosis during cataract removal - xerostomia in cancer patients what is cevimeline? - Answer-- muscarinic agonist - activates M3 for dry mouth list the reversible antich...

SCRN Exam 2023 Questions and Answers with 100%Verified Solutions. SCRN Exam 2023 Penumbra - Answer Salvageable tissue -oxygen -blood pressure -Glucose Perfusion - Answer What oxygen delivers to the brain. Above the necklace-Anterior Circulation= - Answer Unilateral deficits Below the necklace-Posterior circulation= - Answer Bilateral deficits Circle of Willis-Collateral circulation= - Answer Aneurysm Cerebrum - Answer largest part of the brain Cerebrum: Frontal Lobe - Answer Motor fun...

Opiates and opioids - ANSWER-morphine, codeine, and heroin, methadone, oxycodone hypoventilation, respiratory arrest, pinpoint pupils, sedation, coma, hypotension sympathomimetics - ANSWER-epinephrine, albuterol, cocaine, methamphetamine hypertension, tachycardia, dilated pupils, agitation, seizures, hyperthermia sedative hypnotics - ANSWER-diazepam, secobarbital, flunitrazepam, midazolam slurred speech, sedation, coma, hypoventilation, hypotension anticholinergics - ANSWER-atr...

Opioid Pharmacologywhat was the archetypal 'dangerous drug' feared by lay people and physicians? - correct answer morphine what has clinical experience, especially in the management of cancer pain, shown about morphine? - correct answer that fears are unfounded? what is the dose range of morphine for cancer pain? - correct answer can vary from 15mg to 15g/ day draw the aciton of opioids and nsaids in pain relief - correct answer what are the opioid receptors called? - correct answ...

A nurse is teaching a client about cyclobenzaprine. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the teaching is effective? - "I will have increased saliva production." - "I will continue taking the medication until the rash disappears." - "I will taper off the medication before discontinuing it." - "I will report any urinary incontinence." - "I will taper off the medication before discontinuing it." prevent abstinence syndrome or rebound insomnia...

SLUDGEM - salivation, sweating lacrimation urination defecation, drooling, diarrhea gastric upset and cramps emesis muscle twitching/miosis (pinpoint pupils) Opiates and opioids - morphine, codeine, and heroin, methadone, oxycodone hypoventilation, respiratory arrest, pinpoint pupils, sedation, coma, hypotension sympathomimetics - epinephrine, albuterol, cocaine, methamphetamine hypertension, tachycardia, dilated pupils, agitation, seizures, hyperthermia sedative hypnotics - diazepam,...

Taking Itraconazole with _______ will help enhance absorption A) Cola B) Greek yogurt C) Vitamin C D) Alcohol - ANSWER COLA Which pathogen is highly associated with CAP in the general population? A)Haemophilus influenza B)Pseudomonas Aeruginosa C)Streptococcus pneumonia D)None of these are correct - ANSWER C)Streptococcus pneumonia Why might a patient being treated with Contrave for obesity not have therapeutic effects from hydrocodone after dental procedure? A) It contains bupr...

Opioids DrugsDrugs: Opioids - MOA- Bind to "opiate receptors" in the brain, which disrupts the transmission of pain signals in the CNS. - Mimic actions of endogenous opiates (endorphins, enkephalins, dynorphins). - Primarily activate mu receptors, but also activate Kappa Opioids - Effect* Relieve pain & induce euphoria Also cause sedation, respiratory depression, miosis, constipation, nausea, & suppress the cough reflex. Opioids - Uses- Pain relie

classification of dorzolamide - Answer carbonic anhydrase inhibitor side effects of dorzolamide - Answer eye burning/stinging, blurred vision, dry eye serious adverse effects of dorzolamide - Answer confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, hypokalemia numbness, tingling in feet or hands contraindications of dorzolamide - Answer allergy to sulfonamide, pregnancy, impaired renal function dorzolamide interactions - Answer digoxin- toxicity- color vision issues, corticosteroids-...