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A hospital client was swabbed on admission for antibiotic-resistant organisms and has just been informed that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is present in his groin. The client has a normal core temperature and white blood cell count. This client is experiencing Correct Answer-Colonization Which most accurately describes the characteristics of saprophytes? The Correct Answer-Derive energy from decaying organic matter Which of the following are accurate characteristics o...

Pathogenesis Correct Answer-how a disease develops Etiology Correct Answer-cause of disease Etiologies may be caused by Correct Answer-Physical - heat, injury etc Chemical - exposure to chemicals Biological - genetics Nutritional - food reactions or deficiencies etc acute disease Correct Answer-short term, can be severe chronic disease Correct Answer-an ongoing condition or illness. It is long-term and can change in severity subacute disease Correct Answer-a disease that is int...

Therapeutic Classification Correct Answer-Usually reflect the conditions for which the drugs are used (antidepressants) Prototype Correct Answer-Individual drug the represents a group of drugs; usually the first drug of a particular drug class to be developed Generic Name Correct Answer-related to the chemical or official name and is independent of the manufacturer; indicates the drug group; lowercase Brand name Correct Answer-designed and patented by the manufacturer; name is capitaliz...

What is the difference between signs and symptoms Correct Answer-signs = objective, observable, measurable symptoms = subjective, what the pt tells you What are types of cellular adaptation Correct Answer-atrophy hypertrophy hyperpasia metaplasia dysplasia what is atrophy & ex Correct Answer--cells get smaller -decreases the size of tissues/organs ex: immobile patients, aging, neuromuscular problems what is hypertrophy & ex Correct Answer--cells get larger -increase in siz...

Penicillin G *** Correct Answer-- First PCN given PO and IM - PO only about 1/3 of dose is absorbed - IM and IV are most effective (to get therapeutic serum level) (IM is painful) - primarily bactericidal Penicillin V *** Correct Answer-- next type produced - 2/3 absorbed by GI tract, less patent than PCN G - It is effective against mild - moderate infections, including anthrax PCNS (structure) Correct Answer-- beta-lactam antibiotics. - beta-lactam structure interferes with bacteri...

Unit 1 Correct Answer- What is a systemic effect? Correct Answer-any medication that is taken orally, IV or injection circulated through the blood stream and then eliminated from the body What is a local effect? Correct Answer-it acts at the sits of application or injury what does the FDA do? Correct Answer-it is a government agency that regulates over the counter medications. Also approves new medications via the 4 stage process What is the 4 stage process Correct Answer-1: drug g...

health Correct Answer-a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellness, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. this definition emphasizes ________ as. a positive state of well-being. people in a state of emotional, physical and social wellbeing fulfill life responsibilities, function effectively in daily life and are satisfied with their interpersonal relationships and themselves. mental health Correct Answer-is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness, evide...

clindamycin Correct Answer-Action: inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria at the level of the 50S ribosome clindamycin Correct Answer-Use: treats skin infections, respiratory tract infection, septicemia, intra-abdominal infections, gynecologic infections, osteomyelitis, endocarditis prophylaxis, severe acne, bacterial vaginosis clindamycin Correct Answer-Adverse effects: C. diff, diarrhea, Stevens Johnson syndrome clindamycin Correct Answer-Contraindication: severe liver imp...

A patient has chest pain, what will show myocardial ischemia? Correct Answer-chest pain that was relieved by one SL nitro Pacemakers- atrial paced? Correct Answer-spike before the p wave Pacemakers- ventricle paced? Correct Answer-QRS complex What two rhythms would benefit from an AICD? Correct Answer-v-tach and v-fib Education for a patient who just had a pacemaker placed? Correct Answer--adduct the arm -signs and symptoms of infection -maintain good cardiac output -know how to c...

NUR 239 - Exam 2 (Pharmacology) Questions with Complete Solutions