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1. A 42 y / o woman is diagnosed with bacteremia in the ED . The NP empirically starts antibiotics and want the first dose of Vancomycin to be given prior to admission to the floor . The hospital has a vancomycin nomogram for 15 mg / kg initial dosing ( rounded to the nearest 250 mg ) , followed by pharmacy dosing / pharmacokinetic service . If the patient weighs 154 pounds , what dose of vancomycin would the patient receive in the ED ? Please give your answer as a whole number without units . -...

WGU PHARMACOLOGY - C467 Already Passed 100% Differentiate between the five drug schedule categories defined in the U.S. Controlled Substances Act 1970 --- Schedule I Schedule II Schedules III Schedule IV Schedule V Schedule 1 --- Ex: heroin, ecstasy, marijuana Highly addictive Have no accepted medical use Illegal to process, distribute, and use May be used in carefully controlled research facilities Schedule 2 --- Ex: morphine, amphetamines, cocaine, PCP, Ritalin, hydrocodo...

where to find federal laws - Correct answer-United States Code where to find federal regulations - Correct answer-Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) where to find Indiana Code - Correct answer-Indiana Code Indiana Administrative Code (AIC) adulteration - Correct answer-making unpure poorer in quality -dropping tablets on the floor -not meeting cGMP -container made of poisonous substance -strength doesnt match -has been mixed to reduce strength -unsafe dye added misbranding - Correct an...

What are the 5 steps of the nursing process? - answer-assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation Generic or Trade? Nonproprietary, not capitalized, suffixes, only 1 name - answer-Generic Generic or Trade? Proprietary, capitalized, marketing name, multiple names - answer-Trade What are the 4 parts of the pharmacokinetics processes? - answer-Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion Half life - answer-length of time required for half of the medica...

TEST BANK FOR Understanding Pharmacology Essentials for Medication Safety 2nd Edition by Workman & LaCharity Chapter 01: Drug Regulation, Actions, and Responses Workman & LaCharity: Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety, 2nd Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE BASIC CONCEPTS 1. Which health care professional has the major responsibility for dispensing prescribed drugs under the direction of a pharmacist? a. Physician b . Nurse practitioner c. Licensed nurse d . Pharmacy technic...

Pre-interactive phase of a nurse-patient relationship - answer-Begins before the nurse's first contact w/the patient. The nurse's role is self-exploration and gathering data about the patient. Introductory or orientation phase of a nurse-patient relationship - answer-When the nurse & client first meet. The nurse seeks to find out why the client sought help. The tasks during this phase are to establish trust, understanding, acceptance, open communication and formulate a contract with the pat...

Nursing practice Exam 3 1st semester 134 Questions with Verified Answers A client admitted to the inpatient medical-surgical unit has suffered sudden respiratory failure. The client's condition is getting worse; he is cyanotic (turning blue) with periods of labored breathing. What action should the nurse take first? a) Study the discharge plan. b) Check the graphic data for vital signs. c) Examine the history and physical examination. d) Look for an advance directive. - CORRECT ANS...

TEST BANK with Complete Questions and Solutions. To clarify, this is the TEST BANK, not the textbook. You get immediate access to download your test bank. You will receive a complete test bank; in other words, all chapters will be there. Test banks come in PDF format; therefore, you do not need specialized software to open them. Exam (elaborations) TEST BANK FOR PHARMACOLOGY FOR PRIMARY PROVIDER 4TH EDITION EDMUNDS 2021 UPDATED ALL CHAPTERS Chapter 01: Prescriptive Authority and Role Impleme...

Pre-interactive phase of a nurse-patient relationship - Answer Begins before the nurse's first contact w/the patient. The nurse's role is self-exploration and gathering data about the patient. Introductory or orientation phase of a nurse-patient relationship - Answer When the nurse & client first meet. The nurse seeks to find out why the client sought help. The tasks during this phase are to establish trust, understanding, acceptance, open communication and formulate a contract with the pat...

Nursing Informatics LECT Final Exam 118 Questions with Verified Answers 1. To make the data meaningful, data analysis in a quantitative study combines a variety of techniques that apply statistical procedures. Select all that apply: * tranlated into tables,charts, and graphs * organization of research questions, results, and visual or textual information * research process * conceptual arrangement - CORRECT ANSWER A, B 2. In healthcare environments, it involves the computer system that...