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TEST BANK For Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses 19th Edition Michelle Willihnganz ||All Chapters (1 - 48)||Newest Version 2024 A+ Test Bank For Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses 19th Edition By Michelle J. Willihnganz, Samuel L. Gurevitz, Bruce Clayton Complete MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which name identifies a drug listed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? a. Brand b. Nonproprietary c. Official d. Trademark ANS: C The official name is the name under which a drug i...

What is Modified Release? - The term modified-release is used to describe dosage forms that alter the timing and/or the rate of release of a conventional drug product/dosage form - FDA does define this Some Modified Release Systems - - some of these have overlap 1. Delayed release 2. Repeated Release or Repeat Action 4. Extended, Sustained, Long-Acting, Prolonged, Controlled Release 5. Targeted Release Delayed-release - - dosage forms release the drug at a later time than an immedia...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Version 2| 55 Questions and Verified Answers | 2023 / 2024 Update Q: A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which observation by the nurse should indicate that the desired outcome of the medication is being achieved? A) Decreased blood pressure. B) Lessening of tremors. C) Increased salivation. D) Increased attention span. Answer: B. Lessening of tremors. Sinemet increases the amount of levodopa to the CNS (dopamine ...

Texas medication aide test OD - correct answer right eye ophthalmic - correct answer pertaining to the eye antiviral drugs - correct answer acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by resembling nucleotides and blocking DNA synthesis how to administer ear drops - correct answer 1. straighten ear canal (3 and up pull up) (under 3 pull down) 2. Gently massage the tragus 3. have patient remain is side-lying position for 5 minutes 4. insert small piece of cotton loosely into ear Do Not...

How many Australians have diabetes? 1.7 million What % of diabetes is type 2? 90% 90% What is type 1 diabetes? Immune mediated destruction of B cells What is type 2 diabetes? B cell dysfunction and insulin resistance B cell dysfunction and insulin resistance Who is at risk of type 2 diabetes? >40, waistline >80cmF/>94cmM, south Asian or African descent, polycystic ovaries, gestational diabetes, mental illness medication How is type 2 diabetes diag...

MATHS WORKBOOK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Abbreviations (as found on medication chart): Morning- Mane- 0800 Night- Nocte- 1800 or 2000 Twice a day- BD- 0800 & 2000 Three times a day- TDS- 0800, 1400 & 2000 Four times a day- QID- 0800, 1200, 1800 & 2200 Regularly 6 hourly- 6 hrly Regularly 8 hourly- 8 hrly 0800, 1600 & 2400 PO- orally, per oral SC- Subcutaneously IMI- Intramuscular IV- Intravenous PR- per rectal SL- Sublingual (under tongue) The 5 right...

PHARMACOLO MSN 571 Question Bank Pharm 2022- United State University 1. Which instructions should be included in the plan of care for a patient who is prescribed ferrous sulfate? a. Iron compounds are not taken orally b. Iron does not absorb c. Iron should only be taken at night d. Antacids should not be taken with iron 2. Which is the most common type of anemia? a. Iron deficiency b. Sickle cell anemia c. Folic acid deficiency d. B12 deficiency 3. Which antibiotic class disrupts fol...

prototype for antipsychotic (trade/generic), treatment for schizophrenia - ANSWER-haldol/haloperidol how long does it take the typical antipsychotic drug to reach its therapeutic effect? - ANSWER-several days what would you say if a patient calls and states that the antipsychotic drug isn't working within the 1st couple of days? - ANSWER-keep taking it (they don't work right away) what should we inform the patient about antipsychotics concerning taking the prescription? - ANSWER-take ...

  The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) 2. The nurse fr...

CPNREThe nurse is administering heparin via the subcutaneous route. Which intervention should the nurse implement? a. Prepare the medication using a 25-gauge, ½ inch needle b. After injecting the needle, aspirate and observe for blood c. After removing the needle, massage the area gently d. Administer the medication in the client's "love handles" - correct answer a The nurse is administering morning medications on a medical floor. Which medication should the nurse administer first? ...