Multidrug resistance - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

USMLE STEP 1 Pharmacology Final Exam Review USMLE STEP 1 Pharmacology Final Exam Review What are the major functions of the α1 receptor? Increase vascular smooth muscle contraction, increase pupillary dilator muscle contraction (mydriasis), increase intestinal and bladder sphincter muscle contraction What are the major functions of the α2 receptor? Decrease sympathetic outflow, decrease insulin release, decrease lipolysis, increase platelet aggregation, decrease aqueous humor producti...

Tuberculosis caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis. what types of drugs treat all forms of Mycobacterium? Antitubercular drugs TB is most commonly characterized by _____ in the lungs? granulomas Nodular accumulations of inflammatory cells (ex: macrophages, lymphocytes) that are delimited "walled off" with clear boundaries) and have a center that has a cheesy or caseated consistency What are common infection sites of TB 1) Lung (primary site) -> airborne 2) Brain (c...

Milestone Exam 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Two hours after taking the first dose of penicillin, a client arrives at the emergency department complaining of feeling ill, exhibiting hives, having difficulty breathing, and experiencing hypotension. The nurse will develop an immediate plan of care based on which finding? A.Severe acute anaphylactic response B.Side reaction that should resolve C.Idiosyncratic reaction D.Cumulative drug response A Rationale: Anaphylaxis related to penicilli...

NESA Annual Mandatory Training Exam 2023 Questions and Answers with complete solution Antibiotics and similar drugs are called? antimicrobial agents How long have antimicrobial agents been used? 70 years, since 1940 What is the issue with antimicrobial agents Many fungi, viruses, and parasites (infectious organisms have become resistant to antimicrobial agent or a related class. Name some multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) Vancomyci...

NESA Annual Mandatory Training Exam 2023 Questions and Answers with complete solution Antibiotics and similar drugs are called? antimicrobial agents How long have antimicrobial agents been used? 70 years, since 1940 What is the issue with antimicrobial agents Many fungi, viruses, and parasites (infectious organisms have become resistant to antimicrobial agent or a related class. Name some multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) Vancomyci...

Exam #2: ASCs & the Stem Cell Niche fully solved 2023 updated ASCs are _____ ______ _____, meaning they are found in the body throughout the organism's lifetime. They are usually restricted to their germ layer (_________), can be found in both _______ and ________, and vary between all types of different tissues. - correct answer ASCs are ENDOGENEOUS STEM CELLS, meaning they are found in the body throughout the organism's lifetime. They are usually restricted to their germ layer (MULTIPOTENT)...

NESA Annual Mandatory Training Exam 2023 Questions and Answers with complete solution Antibiotics and similar drugs are called? antimicrobial agents How long have antimicrobial agents been used? 70 years, since 1940 What is the issue with antimicrobial agents Many fungi, viruses, and parasites (infectious organisms have become resistant to antimicrobial agent or a related class. Name some multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) Vancomyci...

MSN 611 - Quiz 1 2024 Graded A+ What is direct observation therapy? - Used with patients who are noncompliant and do not show signs of improvement after treatment. Noncompliance is a major factor in multidrug resistance and treatment failures - Provide drugs directly to the patient and watch patient swallow drugs - Costly, but preferred to ensure adherence When is direct observation therapy normally done? in emergency settings, primarily with meds for communicable diseases What is an...

What is direct observation therapy? - Answer - Used with patients who are noncompliant and do not show signs of improvement after treatment. Noncompliance is a major factor in multidrug resistance and treatment failures - Provide drugs directly to the patient and watch patient swallow drugs - Costly, but preferred to ensure adherence When is direct observation therapy normally done? - Answer in emergency settings, primarily with meds for communicable diseases What is antimicrobial stew...

NKU Pharmacology Midterm MSN 611 Already Graded A+ As a neurotransmitter in the brain ️Histamine that is not found within mast cells functions Convulsions, postural hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias ️Toxic effect of first-generation antihistamines Epinephrine is mainstay medication. Antihistamines will not be able to treat it alone Life-threatening reaction that requires medical intervention. Causes significant physical distress, impairs ability to swallow and breath. Itchy rash...