Aplus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the action of Aldosterone (Ans- Na+ resorption, K+ excretion Are drugs that block the RASS SAFE IN PREGNANCY (Ans- Only in the 1st Trimester DO NOT USE IN 2ND and 3RD Trimester What is the name of an Ace Inhibiter {prils} (Ans- Lisinopril What is the MOA of ACE inhibitors? (Ans- These agents inhibit the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), preventing the conversion of angiotensin I (AngI) to angiotensin II (AngII) , a potent vasoconstrictor. What is the Adverse Reac...

Which of the following IS NOT a reason to use a survey to collect data? -you want to prove a cause-effect relationship -you want to quickly gather information -you want to poll a sample in order to find out about a larger group -you want to see if it is possible to provide a good description of a population by showing whether a correlation between variables exists (Ans- you want to prove a cause-effect relationship Arlie Hochschild was concerned that her sample of interviewees was too...

A patient reports taking an oral bisacodyl laxative for several years. Which of the following instructions should be given to guide the discontinuation of the laxative? · Withdraw from the laxative slowly to avoid a rebound constipation effect. · Stop taking the oral laxative and use a suppository until normal motility resumes. · Stop taking the laxative immediately and expect no stool for several days. · Switch to a bulk-forming laxative, such as methylcellulose. (Ans- · Stop takin...

The medical assistant should refer to which of the following agencies to access updated immunization schedules? A. CDC B. FEMA C. FDA D. OSHA (>>- Correct response: CDC Rationale: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) maintains the most current and up to date immunization schedule recommendations online. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is tasked with providing accurate, science-based health inform...

SOLVED -ATI RN-Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Detailed Answer Key ATI Complex Endocrine Practice Latest-2018-2019-2020 SOLVED -ATI RN-Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Detailed Answer Key ATI Complex Endocrine Practice Latest-2018-2019-2020corticosteroid use. Which of the following actions should the nurse involve in the plan of care? a. Check the client’s urine specific gravity. i. Rationale: to assess for fluid volume overload. ii. 2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has Addison...

when can an individual receive Serum HAV Ig for pre/post exposure prophylaxis? (Ans- pre: - <2 weeks before a trip - under 2 years old post: - up to 2 weeks post-exposure transmission of HBV (Ans- mucosal contact with infected blood or body fluid (saliva, semen) pathophysiology of HBV (Ans- exposure to HBV --> cell-medicated immune response in cell nucleus --> Cytotoxic T cells and NKC are sent to the virus to release inflammatory cytokines --> initiation of infl...

Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) (Ans- Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage (Ans- Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain (Ans- Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. (Ans- Chronic Gastritis Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive (Ans- Ch...

Epidemiology is defined as? (Ans- the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations and the application of this knowledge to the control of health problems What are the core Epidemiological Functions? (Ans- Surveillance Field Investigations Analytic Studies Evaluation Linkages Policy What type of science is Epidemiology? (Ans- Quantitative What does measurement focus on in Epidemiology? (Ans- Distribution and Determ...

What is the 1938 Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act? (Ans- Misbranding and mislabeling What is the 1951 Durham-Humphrey Amendment? (Ans- Distinction between legend drugs and otc drugs What is the 1970 Poison Prevention Packaging Act? (Ans- Made sure all manufacturers and pharmacies to place medications with childproof caps and packaging What is the 1983 Orphan Drug Act? (Ans- Encourages companies to develop drugs for rare diseases by providing research assistance, grants and co...