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NBME Step 1 (Answered) Verified Solution Formation of hypnozoites -Pt has malaria → one of the features is that it forms hypnozoites and has the PBS shown Chloroquine resistance -Can happen but it is not a feature A 30M, who is a migrant farm worker presents to the ED b/c of a 1-wk Hx of fever, chills, & severe headache. He immigrated to the midwestern USA from Honduras 1 year ago. He is alert. Temp is 104F, pulse is 101/min, RR are 20/min, BP is 105/62. The lungs are clear to auscult...

Suffixes, Prefixes, Antidotes, & Common Therapeutic Levels Q1: Which of the following suffixes indicates that a drug is a beta-blocker? A) -pril B) -olol C) -statin D) -cillin Answer: B) -olol Elaboration: The suffix “-olol” is commonly used for beta-blockers, which are medications that block beta-adrenergic receptors, leading to decreased heart rate and blood pressure. Pain Management Drugs (NSAIDs, Opioid Analgesics) Q2: Which medication is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-in...

The medication cannot be stopped abruptly as this can cause rebound hypertension. The medication should not be taken with an antacid as this may delay absorption. The patient is typically tired at the beginning of therapy and should not stop the medication. Using a hot tub or staying in hot periods for long periods is not recommended due to hypotension. - Answer When teaching a patient about the drug atenolol (Tenormin), what information will the nurse include in the teaching plan? A. "If yo...

HSC MISC Pharmacology Exam 1: Weeks 1-3 2023- Florida International University Intro to Pharmacology: What is Pharmacology: ● Derived from Greek words: pharmakon which means “medicine” and logos which means “study” or simply defined as the study of medicine ● Broad term for the study or science of “drugs” ● Includes the study of how drugs are administered and how the body responds Drugs Are Used To: ● Prevent - ex. Birth control ● Cure - ex. Chemo (in some cases) ...

D The medication cannot be stopped abruptly as this can cause rebound hypertension. The medication should not be taken with an antacid as this may delay absorption. The patient is typically tired at the beginning of therapy and should not stop the medication. Using a hot tub or staying in hot periods for long periods is not recommended due to hypotension. - Answer When teaching a patient about the drug atenolol (Tenormin), what information will the nurse include in the teaching plan? A. "If...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam Study Guide. what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - - MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) ...

Heparin Adverse Effects - Bleeding, thrombocytopenia increased AST, ALT, avoid 2 in of umbilicus, don't aspirate, preg. C, use soft toothbrush, electric razor, menstruation, ETOH, Recent brain or spinal cord surgery, antidote: Protamine Sulfate, Aspirin MOA - Antiplatelet, Inhibits platelet aggregation by binding to an enzyme in platelets, reduces the risk of recurrent TIA's or strokes, reduce death via MI, prophylaxis, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, & antipyretic Aspirin Contraindication...

NUR 3251 Pharm II - Exam 1 REVIEW (Spring 2022) Updated| best for 2023 exam prepNUR 3251 Pharm II - Exam 1 REVIEW (Spring 2022) Updated| best for 2023 exam prep Module 1 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has pulmonary edema and is about to start taking furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Take aspirin if headaches develop. B. Eat foods that contain plenty of potassium. C. Expect so...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam Study Guide. what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - - MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) ...

CNUR 202pharmacotherapeutics - correct answer Administration of drugs for the purpose of prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of signs and symptoms of disease, or relief of symptoms to improve quality of life Therapeutic Classification - correct answer What the drug does clinically: understanding the action of one therapeutic classifiction helps to understand drugs in same therapeutic class, example anti-anginals Pharmacologic Classification - correct answer how drug works at molecula...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam Study Guide. what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - - MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) ...