Updated maryvill Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How does hypoalbuminemia affect the process of prescribing? - ANSWER Low albumin = more free drug (bc the drug can't bind to albumin aka protein) = increased adverse effects What is a Black Box Warning: - ANSWER is considered a contraindication to administer that drug. What is the drugs half-life? - ANSWER Half-life specifically means the amount of time it takes for an administered drug to be halfway cleared from the system. Peak of action: - ANSWER the time between dr...

Rovsing sign - CORRECT ANSWER apply pressure to lower left abdomen. Pain felt on right side of abdomen when pressure released. + Ant/ Post Drawer sign - CORRECT ANSWER assess for injury of ant/post cruciate ligament Osgood- Schlatter disease - CORRECT ANSWER most common in later childhood and early adolescence. Painful swelling and tenderness of tibial tuberosity. Most common in children in sports. *initial TX is stretching. TX for sprained ankle - CORRECT ANSWER apply...