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ALS/ACLS - Red Cross Final Exam [2022/2023] Graded A+ The resuscitation team suspects that hyperkalemia is the cause of cardiac arrest in a patient brought to the emergency department. Which finding on a 12-lead ECG would confirm this suspicion? Wide-complex ventricular rhythm or tall, pointed T waves A patient with dyspnea and a change in mental status arrives at the emergency department. The healthcare team completes the necessary assessments and begins to care for the patient, including ini...

NU 578 Controlled Substances Quiz, Exam Questions With Complete Solution Updated 2024/2025 Graded A+. Codeine - ANSWER abused prescription drug, second-most Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act - ANSWER Act also known as the Controlled Substance Act (1970) transmuscosal fentanyl only approved for breakthrough cancer pain in opioid tolerant patients - ANSWER actiq dopamine reward circuit - ANSWER addictive drugs all activate the brain's _________ naltrexone - ANSWER after d...

Treatment of OD (ASA) - activated charcoal, gastric lavage, laxative, or drug therapy for OD why is acetaminophen not good at treating arthritis? - It has no anti-inflammatory properties, so it is not useful in treating arthritis or tissue pain/swelling following injury Opioid dependence - Potential to cause physical & psychologic dependence Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) Combinations with nonnarcotic analgesics Roles of the nurse for opioid therapy - 1. Monitor Patient's condition & ...

NU 578 Controlled Substances Quiz | Exam Questions With Answers (100% Correct) Act also known as the Controlled Substance Act (1970) - ANSWER Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act actiq - ANSWER transmuscosal fentanyl only approved for breakthrough cancer pain in opioid tolerant patients addictive drugs all activate the brain's _________ - ANSWER dopamine reward circuit after detox, an opioid addict can be rx'd ___________ to discourage renewed opioid abuse - ANSWER naltr...

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors mechanism of action - Answer-these drugs prevent cholinesterase enzymes from breaking down acetylcholine to remain in the synaptic cleft for longer periods of time, thereby strenghthening its effect. Pneumonic for remembering adverse effects of anticholinergic drugs - Answer-Blind as a bat (dilated pupils) Red as a beet (vasodilation/flushing) Hot as a hare (hyperthermia) Dry as a bone (dry skin) Mad as a hatter (hallucinations/agitation) Bloated as a Toad...

ATI Pharmacology proctored Exam Test Bank 1 A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four A staff educator is reviewing medication dosages and factors that influence medication metabolism with a group of nurses at an in-service presentation. Which of the following factors should the educator include a...

ADC ICRC Exam Questions with Correct Answers speedball - Answer-Common combination of heroin and cocaine responsible for a great many deaths especially some well publicized cases from Hollywood for example John Belushi heroin is typically cut with other adulterants in order for the dealer to turn a high profit on sales. Meperidine (Demerol) - Answer-The first synthetic narcotic ever produced. Similar properties of morphine though less potent and unlike many of the narcotic drugs it retains ...

NR 565 NR565 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam Questions with Accurate Responses NR 565 NR565 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam Questions with Accurate Responses During what trimester is a pregnant woman most at risk for adverse drug reactions with potential long term consequences? 1st trimester (fetus most at risk d/t rapid growth) What is BEERS criteria? Recommendations of medications inappropriate for elderly (65 and older), prescriber ultimately decides What is the CYP450 (cytoch...

140 Must Know NCLEX Meds Alteplase (t-PA) - correct answer *class*: thrombolytics *Indication*: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines *Action*: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found *Nursing Considerations*: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor for anaphylaxis - use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - correct answer *class*: lipid-lowering agent *Indication*: management of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolem...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...