B6 pharm - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is prescriptive authority? - Answer Legal right to prescribe drugs Is the Physicians Desk Reference a reliable source to use when prescribing drugs? - Answer No--it is not evidence-based and it is not updated What is the sunshine act? - Answer -part of the affordable care act -limits providers on accepting gifts from pharmaceutical companies -reduces bias What is pharmacology? - Answer -study of the drugs and their actions and effects on living things -legal drugs, illegal drugs...

Pharm HESI - Med Surg II, Over 400 Questions with complete Solutions This Anti-Parkinson's medication should be: • Taken orally • Not to be taken with B6 or tricyclic antidepressants • Take 30 min. before eating proteins Levodopa-Carbidopa (Sinemet) Anti-Parkinson's How does the Levidopa and Carbidopa compliment each other in the combined drug, Sinemet? • Levodopa is a precursor for dopamine and must be given in high doses because it is broken down outside the CNS • Carbidopa...

Definition & General Causes of Infertility - Answer- fail conceive after specif time w/ reg interc w/o contrac (ie. 12 mts if <35y/o & 6mts if >35 or PCOS) - 1/3 causes each fem orig, male orig, unk/combo of both partners - conceiv prob decr 3-5%/yr after 30-32, faster after 37-40y/o by dim oocyte qual+quant Pathophysiology, Sx, Labs, Causes, Solution for WHO Group I Infertility - Answer- - Pathophys = hypogonadotr hypogon by hypoth-pit fail - Sx/labs = amen, low FSH/LH, low estrad, ...

CNRN exam 124 Questions with Verified Answers Specific condition of small vessels that can lead to lacunar strokes - CORRECT ANSWER lipohyalinosis what is the greatest risk factor for lacunar strokes - CORRECT ANSWER hypertension tiny areas of ischemic necrosis caused by occlusion of small penetrating arteries - CORRECT ANSWER lacunar strokes what percentage of ischemic strokes do lacunar strokes account for - CORRECT ANSWER 25% what are the 5 classic syndromes of lacunar strokes ...

Indiana QMA Medications & ANSWERS Dementia Medications: slows the breakdown of acetylcholine therefore improving function of nerve cells in the brain - ANSWER To treat mild to moderate type Dementias. donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), galantamine (Reminyl) SE: GI upsets, dizziness, headache, fatigue Tricyclic Antidepressants: increases norepinephrine, serotonin or both in the CNA *Avoid sun exposure, may take up to 4 weeks to take affect - ANSWER To treat depression. ami...

NURS 623 – Adult 2 Exam 1 Study guide SKIN • HEMATOLOGY • IMMUNE SKIN • Alopecia—baldness Considered autoimmune; may be genetic Hair growth influenced by estrogen, growth hormone, glucocorticoids, thyroid hormone, retinoid, prolactin, androgens, medications Pigmentation Changes Cause Description Diagnostics Management Vitiligo • Total loss of color in patchy areas of body • White, macules/patches on sun-exposed areas • Occurs often wi...

NLN Pharm Exam 83 Questions with Answers 2023 Aminoglycosides - CORRECT ANSWER -mycin, nephrotoxic, ototoxic, peak & trough Sulfonamides - CORRECT ANSWER anti-infective, bacteriostatic, hepato/nephrotoxic, Stevens Johnson Syndrome, drink lots of fluids, collect C&S prior Thiazide diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER non-K+ sparing, electrolyte imbalance, glucose intolerance, renal failure, take with food early in day tricyclic antidepressants - CORRECT ANSWER orthostatic hypotensio...

NUR 100 Pharm Questions with Explanation Module 11 Practice Questions A patient is prescribed aspirin, 81 mg, and clopidogrel. The nurse identifies the drug classification of clopidogrel as A. anticoagulant. B. thrombotic inhibitor. C. antiplatelet. D. thrombolytic. ANS: C Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug. A patient arrived in the emergency department 2 hours after an acute ischemic stroke. The patient is given an intravenous (IV) injection of alteplase tPA. It is most impor...

WGU D027 PathoPharm Question and Answers 2023 PRNs for anxiety f*cking benzos baby - alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam How are multi-factorial diseases affected by genetics? risk for a multifactorial trait or condition depends on how close you are to a family member with the trait or condition. (ex: if sibling has it=higher risk) Describe Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome. Explain the signs and symptoms. How is it diagnosed and treated? -progress...

NUR 100 Pharm Questions with Explanation Module 11 Practice Questions A patient is prescribed aspirin, 81 mg, and clopidogrel. The nurse identifies the drug classification of clopidogrel as A. anticoagulant. B. thrombotic inhibitor. C. antiplatelet. D. thrombolytic. ANS: C Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug. A patient arrived in the emergency department 2 hours after an acute ischemic stroke. The patient is given an intravenous (IV) injection of alteplase tPA. It is most impor...