Pharm midterm 1 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? - ️️inhibits and activates the amygdala Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following? - ️️speech comprehension The limbic system is associated with which of the following - ️️emotion and learning Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory? - ️️hippocampus When prescribing psychotropic medications, the PMHNP knows that these medications work within which specific areas? - ️...

Patients with chronic pain should be managed with? - ️️nonopioids and referred to appropriate specialists Tramadol (Ultram) - ️️An orally administered nonopioid with weak analgesic activity naloxone (Narcan) - ️️block the therapeutic and toxic actions of opioids pentazocine (Talwin) - ️️The only mixed opioid available for oral use. most likely to produce dysphoric reaction Fentanyl Family - ️️short-acting, parenterally administered agonist opioid analgesic that is...

Pharmacology MSN 571 PHARM Midterm Exam 1 Questions and Answers- United States University 1. Why are most statins recommended to be taken in the evening?  Can cause insomnia  Decreases stomach upset  Cholesterol synthesis increases during the night  Cholesterol synthesis decreases during the night 2. What is the mechanism of action of ezetimibe?  It inhibits the absorption of bile, thus causing the liver to produce bile from cholesterol.*  It decreases the adhesion of ...

NURS 6521 Midterm Exam 2022 Pharm Question 1 1 out of 1 points A patient comes to the clinic asking for help to quit drinking alcohol. She has a 21-year history of heavy drinking and is worried about developing cirrhosis of the liver. The patient agrees to take disulfiram (Antabuse). The nurse will teach the patient that the combination of alcohol and Antabuse will cause which of the following? Selected Answer: Nausea Question 2 1 out of 1 points You decide to start your pt, Ms. Rodri...

MSN 571 PHARM MIDTERM EXAM 1 VERSION 1 (V1) ANSWERS LATEST RATED A+ 1. Why are most statins recommended to be taken in the evening? • Can cause insomnia • Decreases stomach upset • Cholesterol synthesis increases during the night • Cholesterol synthesis decreases during the night 2. What is the mechanism of action of ezetimibe? • It inhibits the absorption of bile, thus causing the liver to produce bile from cholesterol.* • It decreases the adhesion of cholesterol on the a...

NSG 6005 Pharm MidTerm Test Questions Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: 1. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 3. The State Board of Nursing for each state 4. The State Board of Pharmacy - ANSWER 3. The State Board of Nursing for each state The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include: 1. Nurses know more abou...

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