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A patient states they have a history of bruising and DVTs. They were taking a drug for this but have now switched to a drug that is safer and doesn't require constant f/u's. What is the drug and what is the mechanism? When did they switch to this drug? Apixaban / selective, reversible inhibitor of factor Xa --> inhibits thrombin-induced platelet aggregation and thrombin generation After INR < 2.0 after taking Coumadin. A patient states they have a history of bruising and DVTs. They w...

Explain barriers of absorption with oral medications correct answer: major barrier is passing through the GI epithelium what is the absorption pattern for IV medication? correct answer: instantaneous and complete what is the absorption pattern for IM and SubQ medications that are water soluble? correct answer: rapid absorption Why would parenteral route be preferred over oral? correct answer: 1. rapid onset 2. Depot IM preparations 3. tight control over blood serum levels 4. pati...

Explain barriers of absorption with oral medications correct answers major barrier is passing through the GI epithelium what is the absorption pattern for IV medication? correct answers instantaneous and complete what is the absorption pattern for IM and SubQ medications that are water soluble? correct answers rapid absorption Why would parenteral route be preferred over oral? correct answers 1. rapid onset 2. Depot IM preparations 3. tight control over blood serum levels 4. patient ...

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Decongestants Adrenergic Phenylephrine (pseudophed) Decongestants MOA Vasoconstriction- URI structure Shrink engorged nasal mucosal membranes Anti-inflammatory (decrease inflammation) Decrease congestion Decongestants Indications Rhinitis (acute chronic) Sinusitis Hay fever Common cold decongestant side effects Nervousness Insomnia Palpitations Mucosal irritation & dryness Hypertension Nursing Implications : Decongestants Instruct to avoid caffeine and products, educate about side effects an...

NURS 316 Patho quiz 5 NURS 316 Patho quiz 5 1 Q1 A 32-year-old female patent is admited to the floor with a superinfecton. Her orders read tgecycline (Tygacil) 100 mg IV followed by 50 mg IV every 12 hours infused over 30 to 60 minutes for 5 days. What would be important for the nurse to educate this patent about? A) Analgesics B) Anthistamines C) Contraceptves D) Decongestants C A patent with a gram-negatve infecton is being treated with an aminoglycoside. What system should the nu...