Amantidine - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. What is the most effective method for obtaining an accurate blood pressure reading from the client? a. Obtain a cuff that covers the upper one third of the client’s arm. b. Position the cuff approximately 4 inches above the antecubital arm. c. Use a cough that is wide enough to cover the upper two thirds of the client’s arm. d. Identify the Korotkoff sounds, and take a systolic reading. 2. Which of the following items on a client’s pre-s...

When performing a coronary artery by-pass graft procedure, what vessel is placed between the coronary artery and the ascending aorta? - answer-segmented saphenous vein Why is intraoperative cholangiography performed? - answer-to evaluate biliary anatomy What is the most common cause of large bowel obstruction? - answer-colon cancer Claudication is a common symptom of what disease? - answer-peripherial arterial occlusive What is the percentage of finding gallstones in the common bile ...

When performing a coronary artery by-pass graft procedure, what vessel is placed between the coronary artery and the ascending aorta? - answer-segmented saphenous vein Why is intraoperative cholangiography performed? - answer-to evaluate biliary anatomy What is the most common cause of large bowel obstruction? - answer-colon cancer Claudication is a common symptom of what disease? - answer-peripherial arterial occlusive What is the percentage of finding gallstones in the common bile ...

prions lack - nucleic acid HSV-1 stands for - herpes virus how many proteins is the herpes virus composed of - 80, alpha and beta early, gamma late vhs - HSV-1 shock and awe protein-- cuts up mRNA vp16 - HSV-1 protein that facilitates production of early viral mRNAs acyclovir vs amantidine - amantidine is an ion channel blocker, allows H+ into the cell creating a pore vs acyclovir that blocks phosphorylation inside the cell, terminating the mRNA chain possible outcomes of...

P PHARMACOLOGY DRUGS AFFECTING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ANTICONVULSANTS/ANTISEIZURE MEDICATIONS Prototype : a. Hydantoins - phenytoin (Dilantin) b. Barbiturates - phenobarbital ( Luminal) Adverse effects : - sedation & drowsiness, gingival hyperplasia - diplopia, nystagmus, vertigo, dizziness - thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia Nursing considerations : 1. Advise female clients to use contraceptives. 2. Inform clients taking phenytoin that harmless urine discoloration is common. 3. War...

Nursing considerations of ANTICONVULSANTS/ANTISEIZURE MEDICATIONS - ANS 1. Advise female clients to use contraceptives. 2. Inform clients taking phenytoin that harmless urine discoloration is common. 3. Warn clients with diabetes that hydantoins may increase blood sugar level. 4. Reassure that barbiturates are not addictive at a low dosage. 5. Avoid taking alcohol with barbiturates. 6. Administer IV phenytoin slowly to avoid cardiotoxicity. 7. Avoid mixing other drugs in same syring...

Pharmacology HESI Review, Complete Guide-DRUGS AFFECTING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ANTICONVULSANTS/ANTISEIZURE MEDICATIONS Prototype : a. Hydantoins - phenytoin (Dilantin) b. Barbiturates - phenobarbital ( Luminal) Adverse effects : - sedation & drowsiness, gingival hyperplasia - diplopia, nystagmus, vertigo, dizziness - thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia Nursing considerations : 1. Advise female clients to use contraceptives. 2. Inform clients taking phenytoin that harmless urine discolorat...