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Which of the following is the physical infrastructure that provides interconnections between ISPs? a. A demarcation point b. An Internet exchange point c. A central office d. A point of presence → b. An Internet exchange point 1.2 Which of the following provides physical separation between service provider and customer responsibilities? a. A provider edge router b. An Internet exchange point c. A demarcation point d. A point of presence → c. A demarcation point 1.3 Which TCP/IP...

what is nursing research → to search again → to examine carefully → diligent and systematic inquiry → discovery goal of nursing research → to develop an empirical body of knowledge for a discipline evidence-based practice → synthesis of knowledge (research, theory, and clinical experiences) → effect of philosophy → making a change in practice → evaluation of change for pt, provider, and healthcare system → mold research articles together to see what is best for pr...

Psychotherapy → -nonpharmacological intervention → -used to tx mental health diagnoses or distress → -help clients improve functioning and well-being → -talk therapy → -provided by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, counselors, and PMHNPs → -may include individual, couple, family, or group sessions → -Goals: symptom reduction, improvement in functioning, relapse prevention, empowerment, achievement of collaborative goals set by ...

Medications for depression → SSRIs → SNRIs → SDRIs → TCAs → MAOIs SSRIs → -Action: inhibit 5-HT reuptake → -Examples: citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline → -Adverse effects: → • nausea → • agitation → • diarrhea → • headache → • weight gain → • sexual side effects SNRIs 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain Excel! 1 | P a g e | G r a d e A + | 2 0 24 / 2 0 2 5 → -inhibit 5-H...

The interview process → Initiating the session → Gathering information → Physical examination → Explanation and planning → Closing the session → These steps are proving structure and building the relationship interviewing techniques → Nonverbal communication → Empathy → Active listening → Validation → reassurance → partnering → summarize → Guided questioning → Empowerment Setting the stage for examination → Explaining point for point what th...

Articular structures → Include joint capsule, articular cartilage, synovium, intra-articular ligaments, and juxtaarticular bone Extra-articular structures → Consist of periarticular ligaments, tendons, bursae, muscle, fascia, bone, nerve, and overlying skin Joint disease symptoms → Include swelling, tenderness, crepitus, instability, deformity, and limited range of motion Sources of joint pain → Nonarticular conditions, acute intra-articular causes, and chronic inflammatory v...

Which schedule drugs can APRNs prescribe? → II-V Who determines and regulates prescriptive authority? → State Board of Nursing How does limited prescriptive authority impact patients within the healthcare system? → Longer wait times to sign a prescription → Limit practitioners that are needed in rural areas → Unequal relationships between providers. → Independent practitioners= more patients being seen= lessens the patient/provider load What are the key responsibilities ...

What labs are used to diagnose thyroid function? → 1. Serum thyroid-stimulating hormone test (TSH) → 2. Serum thyroxine test (Total or Free T4) → 3. Serum triiodothyronine test (Total or Free T3) s/s hypothyroidism → Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism depend on disease severity. The face is pale, puffy, and expressionless; skin is cold and dry; hair is brittle; hair loss occurs;Heart rate and temperature are lowered. The patient may complain of lethargy, fatigue, and intoler...

The process by which drugs are absorbed, distributed within the body, metabolized, and excreted. → Pharmacokinetics The study of what the drug does to the body → Pharmacodynamics Rate of dissolution Surface area Blood flow Lipid solubility pH partitioning → Factors Affecting Drug Absorption Blood flow to tissues Ability to exit the vascular system Blood-brain barrier Protein-binding capacity → Factors Affecting Drug Distribution 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work m...

Used in children aged 9-11 and 19-21, and adults every 5 years after 20, with greater risk for those with diabetes and a risk score >7.5% → ASCVD Risk Score Can be used in pregnancy/breastfeeding, as monotherapy or adjunct therapy with a statin or fibrate → Ezetimibe Use Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor that lowers cholesterol levels by decreasing absorption from the small intestine, without affecting triglycerides → Ezetimibe Non-drug measures to lower LDL, including diet, ...