PORTAGE LEARNING NURS 251 MODULE 1 - MODULE 9 SUMMARY

Portage Learning NURS 251 Module 1 Exam Module 1 Question 1 A patient recently started taking a new medication; he mentions to his doctor at his next appointment that he has noticed his mouth is dry since starting the medication. He also mentions that this is not a problem, and he has managed it...

Portage Learning NURS 251 Module 9 Introduction to Specialty Medications In general, specialty medications are high cost medications used for treating complex disease states. They can be challenging to both manufacture and administer, and they often require significant patient education and close ...

Portage Learning NURS 251 Module 5 Introduction to Pulmonology The main function of the respiratory system is two-fold: (1) to deliver oxygen to the cells of the body and (2) remove carbon dioxide from the body. This is accomplished through the combination of the upper respiratory tract working in ...

Portage Learning NURS 251 Module 3 Introduction to Cardiology Blood pressure is the pressure exerted against the walls of blood vessels as blood circulates through the body. Blood pressure is measured using an instrument called a sphygmomanometer, perhaps more commonly known as the blood pressur...

Portage Learning NURS 251 Module 6 Introduction to Infectious Diseases Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic (disease-causing) organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and parasites as well as by viruses. Bacteria are defined as single-celled microorganisms. They can be found virtually everywhere ...

Portage Learning NURS 251 Module 4 Introduction to Endocrinology 4.1: Introduction to Endocrinology The endocrine system, also referred to as the hormone system, is a series of glands located throughout the body that functions to maintain homeostasis. By modulating the release of chemical messeng...

1.1: An Introduction to Pharmacology Concepts Pharmacology is the study or science of drugs. What is a drug? A drug is any chemical that affects the physiologic processes of a living organism. Commonly, the term drug refers to any medication that is used for diagnosing, curing, or treating diseas...

Portage Learning NURS 251 Module 2 Introduction to Nonprescription medications Nonprescription medications, perhaps more commonly known as over-the-counter (OTC) medications, are medications that are available without a prescription and are available in most cases without restriction. There are a f...