NURS 251 (NURS251)

Question 1 Define what an antibiotic is. Answer: Antibiotics are drugs that have the ability to destroy or interfere with the development of a living organism, typically bacteria. Question 2 True/False: One common ailment that Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause is strep throat. True False Question 3 Select the incorrect statement below. Health care associated infections are easier to treat because the patient is already in the hospital and can obtain treatment quickly. Gram- negati...

Question 1 Define what an antibiotic is. Answer: Antibiotics are drugs that have the ability to destroy or interfere with the development of a living organism, typically bacteria. Question 2 True/False: One common ailment that Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause is strep throat. True False Question 3 Select the incorrect statement below. Health care associated infections are easier to treat because the patient is already in the hospital and can obtain treatment quickly. Gram- negati...

Question 1 What type of gastric acid is released by the parietal cells? Answer: Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) Question 2 Select the substance below that is a major stimulator for the release of gastric juices. Acetylcholine HCl Substance P Serotonin Question 3 Describe the role of gastrin in the release of gastric acid. Answer: Gastrin binds to its target receptors stimulating the release of more histamine and HCl. The histamine then binds to the H2 receptors on the parietal cells which ...

2.1 : Introduction 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 few medications that do not require a prescription but are kept behind the pharmacy counter and ID is required for purchase. An example of this would be any medication containing the decongestant pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine when combines with other eas...

Question 1 What is the therapeutic effect of an analgesic within the body? Answer: Pain relief Question 2 Select the false statement regarding key terms related to pain and the treatment of pain. Acute pain comes on suddenly and lasts no more than 6 weeks Chronic pain is much more difficult to treat. Physical dependence to analgesics is characterized by the need to use the drugs despite the harm they may cause. Tolerance induces changes in the drug receptors over time that decrease its...

Question 1 Classify the following blood pressure value- 155-95mm/Hg. Answer: Stage 2 hypertension Question 2 True or False. Hypertension is often asymptomatic. True False Question 3 Fill in the missing information in the Classification of Hypertension chart below (1 point each): Classification Blood Pressure (mm/Hg) Normotensive A. B. 120-129/<80 C. >130/90 Stage 1 D. Stage 2 E. Answer: A. <120/<80 B. Elevated Blood Pressure C. Hypertension D. 130-139/80-89 E. &...

Question 1 List 4 examples of endocrine glands (1 point each). Answer: any four of the following: pineal, pituitary, thyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, ovary and testis. Question 2 True or False: The pituitary has three lobes called the Anterior, Central, and Posterior lobes True False False. The Pituitary gland has only two lobes termed the anterior and posterior lobes. Question 3 Match the hormone of the pituitary gland with the endocrine gland that it communicates with. (1 point...

NURS 251 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY - MODULES 1-5 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT | NEW UPDATE 2025 In every state, prescriptive authority for NPs includes the ability to write prescriptions: A. for controlled substances. B. for specified classifications of medications. C. without physician-mandated involvement. D. with full, independent prescriptive authority. - ANSWER B. for specified classifications of medications. A primary care NP wishes to order a...

NURS 251 PHARMACOLOGY MODULE 3 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT | NEW UPDATE 2025

NURS 251 MODULE 2 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED BY EXPERT 100% CORRECT | LATEST UPDATE 2025