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Heparin Adverse Effects - Bleeding, thrombocytopenia increased AST, ALT, avoid 2 in of umbilicus, don't aspirate, preg. C, use soft toothbrush, electric razor, menstruation, ETOH, Recent brain or spinal cord surgery, antidote: Protamine Sulfate, Aspirin MOA - Antiplatelet, Inhibits platelet aggregation by binding to an enzyme in platelets, reduces the risk of recurrent TIA's or strokes, reduce death via MI, prophylaxis, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, & antipyretic Aspirin Contraindication...

Metformin Biguanide Adverse Effects - lactic acidosis; most are minor & GI related: N/V/D, abdominal pain, metallic taste, headache. Monitor fasting & postprandial glucose, HbA1c, Hepatic & renal failure Black Box: has been associated w/potentially fatal lactic acidosis Regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) Uses - Short acting, Clear solution, given 15 min before a meal, Parenteral drug for DM; Also emergency management of ketoacidosis Regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) Adverse Effects...

Treatment of OD (ASA) - activated charcoal, gastric lavage, laxative, or drug therapy for OD why is acetaminophen not good at treating arthritis? - It has no anti-inflammatory properties, so it is not useful in treating arthritis or tissue pain/swelling following injury Opioid dependence - Potential to cause physical & psychologic dependence Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) Combinations with nonnarcotic analgesics Roles of the nurse for opioid therapy - 1. Monitor Patient's condition & ...

True or False: Scanning electron microscope allows you to see the biconcave disk shape in a 3D dimension. - True Whats the advantage of having a bi concave cell for RBC's? - If we were to shove large shaped erythrocytes would end up in blocking of vessels. So it's better to have them bi concaved and STACKED. Bi-concave disk gives flexibility. They move in stacks in order to allow stopping of clotting. What type of cells stem from a pluripotent stem cell? - Myeloid and Lymphoid stem cells ...

You (charge nurse) are auditing units nursing care plans. The goal/outcome states, "patient may be able to finally get out of bed and do some walking." What is wrong? - Must be SMART pt with dementia hasnt touched bedside water, and he only has 100ml of dark, amber colored urine in foley bag since beginning of your shift. what do you need to do? - dementia pt may forget to drink if they forget or dont recognize thirst. may need encouragement to drink or iv fluids You overhear a nurse aski...

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Hydroxychloroquine DMARD Antimalarial MOA - 2nd line therapy, relieves severe inflammation, modify the inflammatory response in the body to prevent bone & cartilage destruction, diseasemodifying anti-Rheumeral drugs Hydroxychloroquine DMARD Antimalarial Contraindications/Interactions - hepatic or renal disease, avoid ETOH, pregnancy C, Not for children; can interfere response to rabies disease. Increases digoxin levels, retinopathy, anorexia, GI distress, hair loss, agranulocytosis, blue/bla...

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amphipathic molecules - containing hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions. Detergents and phospholipids Levels of complexity - biosphere, ecosystems, communities, populations, organisms, organ systems, tissues, cells, organelles, molecules taxonomic organization - Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genes, Species Genomics - the study of whole genomes or total genetic/DNA make up Proteomics - the study of sets of proteins and their properties Hypothesis - Tentative answer to a wel...

Nifedipine nursing considerations - -H&P -Allergy -Liver/Kidney function -Pregnancy & lactation -BP & HR (does not require HR every time) -Gums DAILY **Might not be first drug of choice for PT w/ unresolved cardiac issues** What are some concerns with antihypertensives in pregnancy? - -ACEs / ARBs cat C&D depending on trimester What are some concerns with antihypertensives in older adults? - -Older adults- Drug Drug interactions; decreasing liver and kidney function; increased risk of ...