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NU578 - Unit 1 Test With Correct Answers...

Introduction to PNM300 Exam Study Guide. Pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics - answerthe study of the therapeutic uses and effects of drugs pharmacodynamics is the effect that drugs have on the body; while pharmacokinetics is the study of the way in which drugs move through the body dur- ing absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. 3 ways which drugs work: - answerreceptor interaction, enzyme interaction, and non- selective interaction (non-selective for...

what is bioavailability? - Correct Answer-The fraction of the drug that reaches systemic circulation what does bioavailability depend on? - Correct Answer-Depends on solubility, chemical structure, size (large molecules have harder time), polarity/charge, presystemic biotransformation (how it is metabolized) Biotransformation (metabolism) and elimination of drugs contribute do bioavailability. - Correct Answer-True First order kinetics: - Correct Answer-means that a constant fraction of...

Which of the following is an example of a patient condition anticipated to manifest with a severe systemic inflammatory response? A. Anorexia nervosa with body mass index (BMI) of 15 B. Major depression with compromised dietary intake and 5% loss of body weight C. Homebound older adult with restricted access to food and 10% loss of body weight D. Thermal burn injury of second and third degrees covering 15% body surface area - ANSWER-D. The burn injury is significant and will be associated wi...

Chapter 1 The Foundation of Pharmacology: Quality and Safety 1. A woman has been prescribed paroxetine hydrochloride, which is an antidepressant agent administered in pill form. The medication is administered for her obsessivecompulsive disorder. This medication will produce which of the following effects? A) Curative B) Systemic C) Local D) Parenteral Ans: B Feedback: Drugs that produce systemic effects are taken into the body, circulated through the bloodstream to their sites o...

FUNDAMENTALS CMS 3 COMPLETE TEST-2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED CLIENT EDUCATION: take tetracycline at least 1 hr before or 2 hr after consuming any dairy products; follow provider instructions for other medications that should not be taken with dairy grapefruit (medication interaction) - CORRECT ANSWERgrapefruit juice seems to act by inhibiting presystemic medication metabolism in the small bowel, thus increasing the absorption of some oral medications (nifedipine — a...

NU578 - Unit 1 Study Guide with Complete Solutions Schedule I - Answer-Drugs in this schedule have no accepted medical use in the United States and have a high abuse potential. Examples are heroin, marijuana, LSD, peyote, etc. Schedule II - Answer-Drugs in this schedule have a high abuse potential with severe psychic or physical dependence liability. Included are certain narcotic analgesics, stimulants, and depressant drugs. Examples are opium, morphine, codeine, hydromorphone, methadone...

Question: Signs and symptoms of digitalis toxicity include: constipation and muscle spasms. bradycardia and tinnitus. headache and dizziness. blurred vision and persistent diarrhea. Correct Explanation: Signs and symptoms of digitalis toxicity include: confusion, irregular pulse, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fast heart beat, and visual changes (blurred vision, blind spots, green-yellow color disturbances, halo effect). Regardless of route of administrat...

NSG 6320 AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS CARDIOVASCULAR PRESCRIBING Question: Signs and symptoms of digitalis toxicity include: constipation and muscle spasms. bradycardia and tinnitus. headache and dizziness. blurred vision and persistent diarrhea. Correct Explanation: Signs and symptoms of digitalis toxicity include: confusion, irregular pulse, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fast heart beat, and visual changes (blurred vision, blind spots, green-yellow color...