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NBME PHYSIOLOGY UPDATED EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2023/2024 Prostglandin - CORRECT ANSWER-From mast cells, macrophages, EC, and platelets Vasodilation, pain Rate controlling step in Insulin secretion - CORRECT ANSWER-Phosphorylation of glucose by glucokinase Glucokinase mutation - CORRECT ANSWER-Autosomal dominant form of early onset type 2 diabetes GLUT 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-low affinity high capacity glucose transporter. Uptake by beta cells Insulin release - CORRECT ANSWER-Bloo...

REVIEW – NUR166 (Weeks 3-6 on EXAM) How do we avoid constipation?  WWF – Walking, Water and Fiber Leopold’s Maneuver  To determine the position and presentation of the baby. It is helpful to locate the baby’s back which is where we need to place the fetal monitor (Heartrate) You’ll feel both sides of the mom’s belly and top and bottom of her belly to see where the baby is. Cardinal Movements (KNOW THESE IN THIS EXACT ORDER) “Every Darn Fool In Egypt Eats Raw Eggs” ...

NURS 5334 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY Study Questions and Answers Exam 2 2022/2023.  What are the basic mechanisms by which neuropharmocologic agents act? o Can modify the disease process o Act at the sites of actions which is the axons versus synapses and steps in synaptic transmission and effects of drugs on the steps of synaptic transmission  Transmittter synthesis is the first step in transmission. What are the other 4 steps? o Transmitter storage, transmitter release, receptor binding...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Version 2| 55 Questions and Verified Answers | 2023 / 2024 Update Q: A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which observation by the nurse should indicate that the desired outcome of the medication is being achieved? A) Decreased blood pressure. B) Lessening of tremors. C) Increased salivation. D) Increased attention span. Answer: B. Lessening of tremors. Sinemet increases the amount of levodopa to the CNS (dopamine ...

PHARMACOLOGY HESI VERSION 2 NEW EXAM REVIEW EXPECTED COMING QUESTIONS IN PHARMACOLOGY (FORTIS COLLEGE) 1. ceftazidime 750 mg IV every 12 hours is prescribed for a client with an infection. The directions on the label of the 750mg vial instructs the nurse to reconstitute with 100ml sterile water. The reconstituted medication provides how many mg/ml? 0.75 2. The nurse is preparing client teaching mat...

ATI RENAL EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+ A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? a. diarrhea b. increased serum albumin c. hypoglycemia d. peritonitis d. peritonitis A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. limit fluid intake b. limit caloric intake...

macrocytic anemia - increased MCV -vitamin b12, iron deficiency, pernicious anemia Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - size of a red blood cell normal: 76 to 96 fL Microcytic anemia - decreased MCV (hypochromic with decreased MCHC) -order serum iron, ferritin, and TIBC what should level to check on kids before starting iron? - *LEAD LEVEL* always check a lead level before starting iron on children because an increased lead level will cause anemia despite normal iron level. Ulcerative Coliti...

minimum urine output for adult 0.5mL/kg/hr ADH (antidiuretic hormone) - water retainer - vasoconstrictor (also called Vasopressin) - produced by hypothalamus - store and released from posterior pituitary ADH pathway - hypothalamus senses low blood volumed and increased serum osmolality - signal pituitary to release ADH - ADH causes kidney to retain water - water retention increases blood volume and decreases serum osmolality ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide) -...

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...

Question 1 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 The best defense against arboviruses is . Select one: a. prophylactic rifampin b. vaccination c. vector control d. prompt treatment with acyclovir Question 2 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 Meningitis can be caused by a number of microbes, and the causative organism is often identified by microscopic observation of the cerebrospinal fluid. Identify the mismatch in the following list oforganisms and the description of the microscopic obse...