Htn and dm warnings - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the preferred HTN drug for patients with diabetes? (Ans- ACEI, ARBS CCB and diuretics in low doses. What kind of HTN drug for diabetic neuropathy? (Ans- ACEI and ARBs can slow the progression of renal damage and reduce albuminuria. HTN and DM warnings (Ans- B blockers can supress glycogenolysis and mask early signs of hypoglycemia and use with caution. Thiazides and loop diuretics promote hyperglycemia and use with care. Why not use CCB rather than ACEI? (Ans- CCB increa...

Harriet Lane - ANSWER-pediatric resource PI - ANSWER-1. contains FDA-approved drug information 2. can be found at DailyMed or Drugs@FDA boxed warnings - ANSWER-strictest warnings risk of death or permanent disability contraindications - ANSWER-drug cannot be used in that patient, risk outweighs possible benefit warnings and precautions - ANSWER-serious reactions that can result in death, hospitalization, medical intervention, disability, teratogenicity adverse reactions - ANSWER...

What to do if LE pulses not felt - ANSWER-Ankle Branchial Index (ABI) Check lower extremity systolic Check brachial artery systolic --> They should match >/=1 = Good circulation <1 = Not good Advanced Glycation End Products cause... - ANSWER-Periodontal disease Proliferative Retinopathy - ANSWER-New blood vessel growth small/unstable Fluoroescein Angiogram - ANSWER-Inject dye into eye to evaluate leaks Macular Edema - ANSWER-Most common cause of vision loss Injecti...

Grapefruit Juice - Answer CYP450 inhibitor PCN contraindications - Answer hx type 1 PCN allergy caution in hx of cephalosporin allergy PCN can ___________ the effects of warfarin - Answer increase (increase bleeding risk) Tetracycline contraindications - Answer pregnancy lactation children under 8 they bind to the calcium in bones and teeth resulting in yellow or brown discoloration and hypoplasia of the tooth enamel may also occur. Tetracyclines may decrease the effectiveness...

Risk of Schizophrenia in monozygotic twins is? - ANSWER 46-50% Family hx risk of schizophrenia - ANSWER 10x risk with 1st degree relative brain changes in schizophrenia - ANSWER increase in ventricular volume (enlarged cerebral ventricles) Hippocampus volume decrease, 4% smaller Decreased electrical activity in frontal lobes Decrease glutamate and GABA release. Decreased total brain volume functional neuroimaging findings of schizophrenia - ANSWER Abnormal function of frontal corti...

Case Study Format Assessment: Marion is a 55-year old white female that was previously treated for a UTI at an urgent care clinic. Her UA shows protein in the urine and high glucose level. Her random plasma glucose level is 220 mg/dL. Blood pressure reads 150/90. Her BMI is 30.0. She has a family history of Diabetes type 2. Laboratory findings: Fasting plasma glucose 180 mg/dL Total cholesterol 250 Triglycerides 350 mg/dL HDL 35 mg/dL LDL 164 mg/dL HbA1c 7.5 % Serum Creatinine 1.2 GFR &g...

CNL certification Review Exam 117 Questions with Verified Answers A team charter includes all except which of the following? A. Clearly defined goals B. Specific outcomes C. Team member roles D. Time allotted for each activity - CORRECT ANSWER D. Rationale: A team charter is an essential written agreement defining what the team is going to accomplish, how success will be measured, and defining team member roles. As a clinical nurse leader (CNL), you know a potential use of a patient...

MSN 571 Midterm Study Guide MSN 571 Midterm Study Guide The exams are from a large test bank. This study guide does not replace your course readings. This guide is suggested, and it is not an all- inclusive list. Also, be sure to review your picmonic quiz questions. 1. Weight conversions 2. Prescription authority 3. Prescription writing 4. Pharmacokinetics 5. Pharmacodynamics 6. Bioavailability 7. Half-life 8. First-pass effect 9. Pharmacogenomics 10. Beers Criteria 11. Changes ...

Chapter 1 Health, Wellness, and Illness ● Health and Wellness ○ Unique to each individual ■ Variables include: ● Modifiable (smoking, diet, exercise) ● Non-modifiable ( sex, age, genetic) ● Aspects of health and wellness ○ Physical ○ Emotional ○ Social ○ Intellectual ○ Spiritual ○ Occupational ○ Environmental ● Internal vs. External environment effects ○ External ■ Social ex: ● Crime v. Safety ■ Physical ex: ● Access to healthcare or clean water ○ Internal...

NR 508 MIDTERM QUIZ REVIEW Quiz #1 1) When taking acyclovir, patients should be educated regarding the Need to drink lots of water during treatment 2) Precautions that should be taken when prescribing controlled substances include Using tamper-proof paper for all prescriptions written for controlled drugs 3) Medication agreements or “Pain medication Contracts” are recommended to be used: Universally for all prescribing for chronic pain 4) Clinical judgment in prescribing include Factor...