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Which of the following is FALSE regarding tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and their management of neuropathic pain? 1 Cardiac conduction abnormalities limit their use in patients with arrhythmias 2 SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect compared to TCAs 3 Anticholinergic side effects limit their use in the elderly 4 Literature supports their use in post-stroke pain and pain related to spinal cord injury - Answer ️️-SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect compared to TCAs

Your patient's chest tube dressing has accidentally come off and you are preparing to place a new one. You have a slit drain sponge, 4 x 4 gauzes, tape, scissors, and antiseptic swabs. What else do you need? - Answer ️️-Petrolatum gauze You want to implement the new evidence-based practice guidelines in managing patients to prevent falls on your unit. What provides the STRONGEST evidence for interventions? - Answer ️️-Systematic reviews Upon triage of a patient, they state that ...

The physician has written an order for a medication, 3,000 units to be given SQ. You have on hand 5,000 units/mL. You will administer _______mL. - Answer ️️-3000/5000 *1= 0.6mL The surgeon orders for 75 mg of a medication to be given IV push. The medication is available in a concentration of 125 mg/2 mL. You will administer ____mL to the patient. (record your answer using one decimal place) - Answer ️️-1.2

Asking a learner to select items using a preposition is an: - Answer ️️-Advanced skill When teaching someone to learn to follow simple directions, which target would be among the first to be implemented? - Answer ️️-Rolling a ball with a model What is an example of a target for selecting an item using an adverb? - Answer ️️-"Choose the one that goes quickly."

Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pesticide management method? - Answer ️️-Mechanical Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest management method? - Answer ️️-Genetic

The basic federal law regulating pesticides - Answer ️️-FIFRA What federal government agency is mandated to regulate pesticides use? - Answer ️️-EPA Restricted use pesticides can be sold only for use by or under the direct supervision of: - Answer ️️-Certified applicators

A female mosquito takes a blood meal to: a. Feel full b. Produce eggs c. Obtain viruses necessary for her survival - Answer ️️b. Produce eggs The three main body parts of an adult mosquito are: a. Head, abdomen and legs b. Proboscis, head and thorax c. Head, abdomen and thorax - Answer ️️c. Head, abdomen and thorax

Which statement about biological control methods is true? - Answer ️️-Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control. Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest management method? - Answer ️️-Genetic Which statement about cultural control practices is true? - Answer ️️-They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.

What does EEE stand for? - Answer ️️-eastern equine encephalitis Who does EEE effect? - Answer ️️-Horses and Humans What is EEE? - Answer ️️-EEE is a virus that causes acute encephalitis in horses and man. It is maintained in nature through a cycle involving primarily the fresh water swamp mosquito Culiseta melanoma and many species of birds such as the cardinal.

Act No. 451, Part 83 - Answer ️️-Pesticide control; gives director of MDA authority to register/certify private and commercial applicators and to prescribe standards for certification and registration Act 451, Part 33 - Answer ️️-Aquatic Nuisance Control -MDEQ has authority to regulate chemical treatment of waters, sets requirements for obtaining permitting for chemical treatments of water, and requires posting of the area impacted by chemical treatments