Pharmacology and cardio - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is Scope of Practice? Answer- maximum skills an EMT can perform and the maximum list of drugs EMT of any level can administer What are the levels of EMS Providers? Answer- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Paramedic Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Answer- The first trained professional, such as a police officer, firefighters, lifeguard, or other rescuer, to arrive at the scene of an emergency to provid...

Advanced Pharmacology Exam 1 Review PAIN MEDICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT Types of Pain - Nociceptive o Caused by damage to body tissue o Secondary to noxious stimuli - Neuropathic/Functional o Pain that is disengaged from noxious stimuli or healing o Described in terms of chronic pain o Result of nerve damage (neuropathic) or abnormal operation of the nervous system o Ie postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, tension-type headache Parti...

Advanced Pharmacology Exam 1 Review PAIN MEDICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT Types of Pain - Nociceptive o Caused by damage to body tissue o Secondary to noxious stimuli - Neuropathic/Functional o Pain that is disengaged from noxious stimuli or healing o Described in terms of chronic pain o Result of nerve damage (neuropathic) or abnormal operation of the nervous system o Ie postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, tension-type headache Parti...

Advanced Pharmacology Exam 1 Review PAIN MEDICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT Types of Pain - Nociceptive o Caused by damage to body tissue o Secondary to noxious stimuli - Neuropathic/Functional o Pain that is disengaged from noxious stimuli or healing o Described in terms of chronic pain o Result of nerve damage (neuropathic) or abnormal operation of the nervous system o Ie postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, tension-type headache Parti...

EphedraPlant of Ephedra - correct answer Ephedra sinica Family of Ephedra - correct answer Ephederacea Ephedra is commonly known as - correct answer Ma Huang Chinese Ephedra Origin of Ephedra - correct answer From China, but can be found in other sorrounding Asian countries Growth of Ephedra - correct answer - grows preferentially in dry or moist soils, and able to tolerate drought (t or f) Berries are an edible fruit, and may be consumed raw or cooked - correct answer t Which...

Pt on heparin in hospital setting. Why start coumadin 2 days before dc? - ANSWER Because coumadin needs a couple days before it starts working. Angina: bc pts dev tolerance to long-acting nitroglycerine w/i 1 day. How to prevent? - ANSWER Pts must have 8hrs with no nitroglycerine every days. Hint: At night, remove nitro patch bc no risk of exertional angina Underlying cause of angina - ANSWER coronary disease, athlerosclerosis Why do we give aspirin in pts w/atherosclerosis? - ANSWER As...

PHARMACOLOGY HESI EXAM 2023/2024 increases force of contraction - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the positive inotrope for Digoxin do? decreases heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the negative chronotrope for Digoxin do? take apical pulse for one full minute - CORRECT ANSWER-How do you assess for the positive inotrope and negative chronotrope of digoxin? Normal digoxin level - CORRECT ANSWER-0.5-2 ng/mL Normal serum potassium (K+) level - CORRECT ANSWER-3.5-5.0 mEq/L YES - CORRECT ANSWER-Do...

Advanced Pharmacology NSG 533 questions and answers latest top score. EP is a 38-year-old female patient that comes in for diabetes education and management. She was diagnosed 12 years ago and states lately she is not able to control her diet although she continues a 1600 calorie diet with appropriate daily carbohydrate intake (per dietitian prescription) and walks 40 minutes every day of the week. She states compliance with all medications. She denies any history of hypoglycemi...

NGR 6172 TEST 1 Questions & Answers Fall 2024 1. Some drugs can stimulate metabolizing enzymes and speed up their metabolism which can lower the actual effect of drugs. Which of the following drugs are known as inducing agents (select all that apply) a) Atorvastatin b) Phenytoin c) Tobacco d) St. Johns wort 2. QT prolongation can occur with some drugs and combinations of drugs. Which of the following increase the risk of QT prolongation and potential dysrhythmias (select all that apply...

PHARMACOLOGY CARDIO 120 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE 2024