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A patient scores in the Risky zone on the AUDIT. What's the best way to explain what "Risky" means? - May develop health problems or existing problems may worsen Based on the results of a full screen (such as the AUDIT or DAST), you get two of the following: - - The patient's level of substance use risk. -Identification of patients who might benefit from a brief intervention. Correct Brief interventions typically last for: - 5-15 minutes Dominique is a 32 year old female who scored a 2...

Nurse Toni is reviewing manifestations of newborn hypoglycemia with Claire. Which of the following manifestations should Nurse Toni include? - Jitteriness Nurse Toni is reviewing routine newborn medications with Claire. Which of the following medications should Nurse Toni include? - Erythromycin opthalmic ointment Nurse Toni is reviewing the benefits of skin-to-skin contact for a newborn with Claire and Kyle. Which of the following information should Nurse Toni include? SATA - Helps with Th...

Acetylcysteine is indicated for what and why? - COPD & Pnuemonia patients with thick mucus (normalizes mucus viscosity by breaking disulfide bonds in mucus)(Mucomyst) At what level can Nitric Oxide be discontinued? - When the baby is doing well with less than 1-2 ppm. Weaning from NO typically is: 20 to 10 to 5 to 1-2ppm then DC'd Atropine is indicated for what and why? - Slow heart rates with symptoms Increases heart rate Caffeine is indicated for what and why? - Sleep apnea in infants ...

How are drug names classified - 1. chemical 2. Brand-Trade 3. Generic 4. Official listed in USP 5. Code (testing not approved) How can you figure out the TI - lethal dose (for 50% population)/effective dose (for 50% of the population) Ratio between the two If a TI is 100, is that unsafe or safe - safe Name four reason why drugs are aerosolized - target the lungs specifically minimize systemic absorption some respiratory drugs metabolize in the stomach (epinephrine) The _________the in...

3 phases of drug action - drug administration pharmacokinetics pharmacodynamics absorption Pharmacokinetics - crossing cellular membranes active or passive acetylcholine - chemical neurotransmitter parasympathetic branch additive - the additive effect of 2 drugs is 1+1=2. the 2 drugs together give an equal to the total of their individual effects adenylcyclase - enzyme agonist - a drug or agent which not only has an affinity for a corresponding receptor, but also possesses efficacy alp...

1. Advantages of using a spacer with an MDI 3 RAC - a. Reduced loss of medicine b. Actuation and inhalation do not have to be coordinated. c. Can be used with airflow obstruction. 1. Best device to deliver bronchodilator therapy for a 3 year old at home? - a. Use of an MDI with an antistatic spacer with a mask. 1. Name a type of sympathetic nervous system receptor found in the lungs that produces bronchodilation when stimulated. - Beta 2 1. Side effects of beta agonists TTPAASI - · Tremo...

A firm begins a strategic business initiative of developing a new business model that will allow the firm to deliver an efficient tailored service to its customers. Which stakeholder would have triggered this strategic business initiative? a) Director of operations b) Production supervisor c) Project sponsor d) Financial controller - c) Project sponsor A firm beings its strategic business initiative of developing a new business model that will allow the firm to deliver an efficient, tail...

How long does prenatal development last for? - Approximately 38 weeks from conception to birth What are some newborn reflexes? - The rooting reflex - the newborn turns its head toward someone stroking its cheek. The sucking reflex - when a finger is placed in the baby's mouth, the baby will begin to suck. The palmar reflex - When a finger is placed in a newborns hand, the baby will grasp the finger. What are some non-teratogenic health concerns? - The mother's medical care and nutrition,...

A mother that uses an illegal drug can deliver a baby that is addicted to that substance - True Blood incompatibilities, such as the Rh factor, are a threat to a developing fetus. - True Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can have serious harmful effects on developing fetuses. - True Damaging low-level radiation can be caused by common medical X-rays. - True During the embryo period, the most rapid and dramatic changes occur. - True How long does prenatal development last for? - 38 we...

Absorption can influence drug actions - Absorption- Refers to the process by which drugs are absorbed by the body. 1) orally =by mouth - most common way 2) GI tract= enterally 3) IM= in the muscle 4) IV = in the vein 5) percutaneous = through the skin or mucous membranes (Topical gel) Age can influence drug actions - Pediatric and geriatric patients require special consideration when medication is administered. Differences in muscle mass, blood flow and inactivity in patients who are be...