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Midterm Exam: NR565/ NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals Exam | Questions and Verified Answers (2024 / 2025 Update)- Chamberlain Q: When is it used - ASCVD Risk Score Answer: In children a screening should be done between ages 9 and 11 and then again at ages 19 and 21. For adults every 5 years after the age of 20. Some people are at greater risk like those with diabetes and a risk score greater than 7.5% and should be screened more often Q: ezetimibe- when can it be used? Answer: pregnancy...

Exam 1: NSG533 / NSG 533 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Pharmacology Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Wilkes Q: What are the goals set by ACE /ACCE and are they written in stone for all patients? Answer: Primary target for glycemic control is HbA1C Individualize HbA1C goal - based on...Duration of DM Age /life expectancy Comorbid conditions Known CVD or advanced comorbid conditionsHypoglycemic unawareness Individual patient considerations Q:...

Midterm Exam: NR565/ NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Care of the Fundamentals Exam | Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update)- Chamberlain Q: When is it used - ASCVD Risk Score Answer: In children a screening should be done between ages 9 and 11 and then again at ages 19 and 21. For adults every 5 years after the age of 20. Some people are at greater risk like those with diabetes and a risk score greater than 7.5% and should be screened more often Q: ezetimibe- when can it ...

Midterm Exam: NR565 / NR 565 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals | Exam Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: What happens when quinidine and digoxin are combined? Answer: Quinidine increases digoxin levels by decreasing excretion or altering distribution RISK FOR DIGOXIN TOXICITY (s/s: altered heart rhythm, GI upset) Question: At what age can statin drugs be prescribed? Answer: Statin drugs are approved in children over age...

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Exam 2: NSG533 / NSG 533 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: When are ACEIs or ARBs added in treatment of CS/carotid artery disease? Answer: When thiazide diuretics and CCBs fail to achieve treatment goals. Q: When do you start anti-platelet therapy in patients with CS/carotid artery disease? Answer: Symptomatic for 21 days or more Q: What medication and dose are preferred anti-platelet's for CS/carotid art...

T/F: In the US, more men than women die of CVD (cardiovascular disease) False In US women, what is the approximate ratio of deaths caused by CVD (cardiovascular disease)? 1 in 5 Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More 75% of myocardial infarctions occur due to rupture of plaques in blood vessels that are ___ occluded. Less than 50% Stress tests do not identify obstruction until a ___ lesion i...

What CV conditions directly lead to the development of ASVD? -HTN -Hypercholesterolemia What are CV conditions that are clinical ASCVD and directly contribute to risk of mortality? SIHD (hx of MI, stable angina), acute coronary syndromes, stroke, TIA, PAD What are CV conditions that are not ASCVD and do not directly lead to the development of ASCVD? HF, arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter), valvular heart disease What is SIHD? A form of clinical ASCVD, characterized by EITHER rev...

Atherosclorsis Endothelial Dysfunction, Vascular dysfunction, Buildup of lipids, cholesterol, calcium & cellular debris within intimate of vessel wall Risk factors Diabetes, hyperlipidemia, smoking, HTN, obesity, hyperhomycsteinemia, increasing age, male gender, family history of atherosclerosis, sedentary life style Calculate ASCVD risk pooled cohort equation for men & women 20 yrs of age or older who are caucasian or AA and do not have heart disease or diabetes. Tells you the 10 yr risk of A...