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NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

Final Exam: NR546/ NR 546 (NEW Update 2024/ 2025) Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review |Weeks 5-8 | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) possess both SRI and NRI properties, but they also block other receptors, including α1-adrenergic, histamine-1, and muscarinic cholinergic receptors. TCAs are not used first-line because of the high incidence...

Paroxsymal nocturnal dyspnea - redistribution of fluids from dependent areas of the body that occurs in the recumbent or supine positions, increases intravascular fluids and places more fluid in the heart. may take a few hours resulting in the patients wake up from SOB. usually relieved by upright position which redistributes the fluids back to dependent areas of the body such as the legs. Abd. pressure plays a greater role in orthopnea, but there is overlap between the two terms. Since the...

NURS 488 Week 8 Midterm Exam 1 Latest 2024 Exam VERIFIED EXAM WITH ANSWERS|GRADED A+ Adrenergic Drugs drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system -epinephrine -norepinephirne -dopamine -α2-Receptor agonists (central) Clonidine and methyldopa -α1-Receptor blockers (peripheral) doxazosin, prazosin, terazosin *osin or zosin -β-Receptor blockers propranolol, metoprolol, atenolol, nebivolol *olol, ilol, alol -Combination α1- and β-receptor blockers labetalol

What are the major functions of the α1 receptor? (Ans- Increase vascular smooth muscle contraction, increase pupillary dilator muscle contraction (mydriasis), increase intestinal and bladder sphincter muscle contraction What are the major functions of the α2 receptor? (Ans- Decrease sympathetic outflow, decrease insulin release, decrease lipolysis, increase platelet aggregation, decrease aqueous humor production What are the major functions of the β1 receptor? (Ans- Increase heart...

NREMT Advanced-EMT Exam 2023 Initial Assessment: B-SMNAC - ANS-- BSI (body substance isolation); - Scene Safety; - Mechanism of Injury (MOI)/Nature of Illness (NOI); - Number of Patients; - Assistance (additional units, Fire, Police, etc.); - C-spine (and/or C-collar) Initial Assessment: G-CAAT - ANS-- General Impression; - Chief Complaints, Life Threats (hemorrhage); - AVPU; - ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation); - Transport Decision (Load and Go or Stay and Play) Components of...

Which of the following agents has a pure beta agonist effect in the circulation? 1. Isoprenaline 2. Dopamine 3. Adrenaline 4. Noradrenaline - ANSWER 1. Isoprenaline Isoprenaline is a pure β-receptor agonist and a potent vasodilator. Dopamine acts on D1 receptors (vasodilation) at higher doses it affects α- and β-receptors. Adrenaline acts on β1, β2 and α1 receptors depending on the dose. Noradrenalin is a potent α- and β1-receptor agonist.

Which term is used to describe an excess of red blood cells? (Ans- Polycythemia Which characteristic is found in the condition of cholelithiasis (gallstones)? (Ans- Gallstones are twice as frequent in women as in men. Atherosclerosis predisposes to a number of processes that are factors in myocardial ischemia. These processes include (Ans- Thrombus formation Current views about the target group and frequency of screening for diabetes are based on concern for the high prevalence in t...

NURS 660 Exam 3 Review Revised Questions and 100% Correct Answers. 1. What is the medication that is the antidote for alprazolam? (If someone ODs). a. In overdosed-administer Flumazenil (benzo antagonist)-Stahl-can reverse od or induce sz or withdrawal in pts dependent on benzos 2. What is the MOA of pregabalin that makes it alleviate pain for people with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue? a. Gabapentin and Lyrica are analgesic adjuncts that bind to open conformation of VS calcium channels ...

Anatomy and Physiology Cardiovascular System MCQs Answers 2023/24 Introduction of CVS 1. The cardiovascular system… (A)Aids in the transfer of heat energy from organs deep within the body to the outside environment (B) Comprises pulmonary and systemic circulations that are in parallel with each other (C) Transports carbon dioxide from the lungs to tissues within organs (D)Transports oxygen from individual cells to the lungs 2. Cardiac output of the right side of the heart is what percen...