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half a pound." .How can the prescriber's regular collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive outcomes for patients? Pharmacists have additional information on drug interactions. The pharmacist can suggest adequate medication dosing. Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of the facility formulary. .Which statements made by the prescriber demonstrate an understanding of effective medication education? "This medication needs to be stored in the refrigerator. "Take 3 tablets dail...

What 4 ways do you examine the body? Inspection, Palpation, Auscultation and Percussion Inspection Seeing the body Palpation to examine by touch Auscultation Listening with a stethoscope Percussion taking hands and beating over certain parts of body Medical Imaging methods of viewing the inside of the body without surgery, i.e. radiology Gross Anatomy Study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye Histology the study of the microscopic structure of tissues Histopathology...

NC Life Insurance Cash Value Money accumulation in a permanent policy which the policy owner may borrow as a policy loan or receive if the policy is surrendered before maturity. Upon maturity or endowment the cash value is paid to the policy owner. Cash value may be used as a source of supplemental income. Non- Participating Policies Insurance policies which do not pay dividends to policy owners. Participating Policies Policies that may pay annual dividends to policy owners. ...

Pathophysiology Exam 1 Rasmussen passive immunity Transfer of performed antibodies against a specific antigen from protected or immunized individual to an unprotected or non-immunized individual Examples of passive immunity IgA in breast milk, maternal IgG crossing placenta, antitoxin, serotherapy (direct injection of antibodies) Potassium Value normal range( intercellular cation) 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Sodium value normal range (major cation of extracellular fluid) 135-145 mEq/L ...

MDC II - Exam 2 Causes of respiratory acidosis (low ph/ high CO2) -Hypoventilation -Drug overdose -Pulmonary edema -Chest trauma/neuromuscular disease -COPD -Airway obstruction Causes of Metabolic Acidosis (low pH/low HCO3) -Diabetic ketoacidosis -Salicylate OD -Renal failure -Severe diarrhea -Sepsis -Shock How to evaluate that treatment is working for respiratory acidosis? -Maintains adequate gas exchange -Arterial pH above 7.2 and closer to 7.35 -PaO2 level above 90 m...

MDC II Exam 2 look at pH What is your first step when interpreting ABGs? Respiratory acidosis What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in an asthmatic patient? COPD asthma muscle weakness ▪ inadequate chest expansion ▪ pneumonia ▪ pulmonary edema ▪ sleep apnea ▪ respiratory depression r/t: drugs, alcohol, anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance ▪ high ICP Common causes of Respiratory Acidosis Vital Signs, think LOW & SLOW ▪ bradycardia, thready weak pu...

MDC 2 EXAM 2 (revised) Complete Qs & As Magnesium value 1.8-2.6 Phosphate value 3.0-4.5 Potassium value 3.5-5.0 Calcium value 9.0-10.5 Sodium value 136-145 Vomiting leads to what electrolyte imbalance and what pH imbalance? hyponatremia & metabolic alkalosis Diarrhea leads to what electrolyte imbalance and what pH imbalance? hypokalemia & Metabolic acidosis What electrolytes are inside the cell (intracellular)? (MPP) magnesium, phosphate,...

MDC2 Exam 2 Acidosis The acid base balance of the blood and other ECF is upset by an excess of hydrogen. Arterial blood pH below 7.35 Causes of metabolic •Diabetic Ketoacidosis •Renal failure •Starvation •Diarrhea •Ileostomy •Hyperthyroidism •Pancreatitis •Liver failure •Dehydration •Seizure activity •Ethanol intoxication •Aspirin toxicity metabolic acidosis too much acid Hydrogen irons of metabolic acidosis are? Over Produced Under e...

MDC2 Exam 1 Study Guide Questions With Correct Answers. What advice would you have for a patient who has a family history of cancer? -diagnostic testing -screenings -primary preventions -education on s/s Primary prevention Smoking Cessation, Chemoprophylaxis, Avoidance of Vice/Carcinogen, Avoid highly processed foods. Secondary prevention screenings, tumor markers Tertiary prevention prevention of sequela within the disease process your diagnosed with

MDC 2 Exam 1 (Knight-Rasmussen) Questions And Answers Solved 100% Correct!! What are the stages of cell growth in cancer development? 1. Initiation 2. Promotion 3. Progression 4. Metastasis What happens during Initiation phase during cancer cell growth? normal cells become damaged and leads to development of cancer (Malignant Transformation) this is irreversible What happens during the promotion stage during cancer cell growth? -repeat exposure to carcinogen enhances cell growt...