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1. Identify the stages of drug development and how the drugs are tested at each phase. Pg. 33 Phase 1: (establish biological effects as well as safe dosages and pharmacokinetics in small numbers of health patients-p. 12). Testing of a new compound in health subjects, for the purpose of establishing the tolerance of health human subjects at different doses, defining its pharmacological effects at anticipated therapeutic levels, and studying its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excre...

QUESTION 1 What will the PMHNP most likely prescribe to a patient with psychotic aggression who needs to manage the top-down cortical control and the excessive drive from striatal hyperactivity? A. Stimulants B. Antidepressants C. Antipsychotics D. SSRIs QUESTION 2 The PMHNP is selecting a medication treatment option for a patient who is exhibiting psychotic behaviors with poor impulse control and aggression. Of the available treatments, which can help temper some of the adverse effects o...

Question 1 A patient takes an oral medication that causes gastrointestinal upset. The patient asks the primary care NP why the drug information insert cautions against using antacids while taking the drug. The NP should explain that the antacid may: A. alter drug absorption. B. alter drug distribution. C. lead to drug toxicity. D. increase stomach upset. 0.3 points Question 2 A patient will begin taking two drugs that are both protein-bound. The primary care NP should: A. stagger...

Question 1 A patient takes an oral medication that causes gastrointestinal upset. The patient asks the primary care NP why the drug information insert cautions against using antacids while taking the drug. The NP should explain that the antacid may: A. alter drug absorption. B. alter drug distribution. C. lead to drug toxicity. D. increase stomach upset. 0.3 points Question 2 A patient will begin taking two drugs that are both protein-bound. The primary care NP should: A. stagger...

1. During systole, the aortic and pulmonary valves are open and the Tricuspid and Mitral valves are closed. (p. 740; AP review) 2. During diastole, the Mitral and Tricsupid valves are open and the pulmonary and aortic are closed. 3. Atrial contraction is referred to as atrial kick and is responsible for as much as 20% contribution to CO. (P. 851) 4. The left ventricle never ejects the entire volume it receives during systole. The portion of blood the left ventricle ejects during systole i...

1. During systole, the aortic and pulmonary valves are open and the Tricuspid and Mitral valves are closed. (p. 740; AP review) 2. During diastole, the Mitral and Tricsupid valves are open and the pulmonary and aortic are closed. 3. Atrial contraction is referred to as atrial kick and is responsible for as much as 20% contribution to CO. (P. 851) 4. The left ventricle never ejects the entire volume it receives during systole. The portion of blood the left ventricle ejects during systole i...

Question 1 Biofeedback, deep breathing, mindfulness, and progressive muscle relaxation are strategies that are typically used in which of the following therapies? A. Relaxation therapy B. Social skills training C. Motivational Interviewing D. Applied behavioral analysis Question 2 According to the APA which of the following are required to support a child’s DSM- 5 diagnosis? A. The child’s clinical presentation fulfills the specific symptom based diagnostic criteria. B. T...