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Pain is a basic protective mechanism of the body. The sensation of pain may serve as a warning of imminent danger (fire) or that there is something wrong in the body (cancer). Alternatively, pain can accompany the normal healing process (inflammation). When the intensity and duration of a person’s pain begin to affect their ability to function, analgesics can become very helpful. Analgesics are defined as medications that relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness. As there are d...

The endocrine system, also referred to as the hormone system, is a series of glands located throughout the body that functions to maintain homeostasis. By modulating the release of chemical messengers (hormones), the endocrine system is able to send signals to regulate organ functions. The endocrine system is unique in that it works through hormones that generally have a longer and slower onset and duration of action. There are actually eight endocrine glands throughout the body including: ...

A patient recently started taking a new medication; he mentions to his doctor at his next appointment that he has noticed his mouth is extremely dry since starting the medication to the point where he is not able to eat. He has tried managing it with lozenges and increased liquids and nothing seems to work. What drug effect best describes the dry mouth this patient is experiencing? Side Effect Adverse Effect Toxic Effect Therapeutic Effect Discontinuing drug therapy is always the best co...

Module 9 9.1: Introduction to Specialty Medications In general, specialty medications are high cost medications used for treating complex disease states. They can be challenging to both manufacture and administer, and they often require significant patient education and close monitoring to ensure their safe and appropriate use. Although specialty medications were once a very small piece of the pharmaceutical industry, there has been a significant change over the last 20 years and especially ...

1. A client tells the nurse that he is suffering from insomnia. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain? A. The client's usual sleeping pattern B. Whether the client smokes C. How much liquid the client consumes before bedtime D. The amount of caffeine that the client consumes during the day Rationale: The first thing to determine is the client's usual sleeping pattern and how it has changed to become what the client describes as insomnia. Options B, C, and D provi...

Intro to Pharmacology Dosage Forms: Means by which drugs are delivered to the sites of action within the body. Classified by:  Route and dosage form impact absorption  Modified release and enteric coated CANNOT be cut  IM form NOT always suitable for IV admin  Avoid IM during anticoagulation therapy (IM hemorrhage)  Suspensions settle. SHAKE WELL (eye and ear drops also)  Patches CANNOT be cut  Dry powder inhalers require inspiration abilities  ODT can be split ...

Module 1 1.1: An Introduction to Pharmacology Concepts Pharmacology is the study or science of drugs. What is a drug? A drug is any chemical that affects the physiologic processes of a living organism. Commonly, the term drug refers to any medication that is used for diagnosing, curing, or treating disease. Drug Effects Drugs have many different effects on the body including the following: (1) therapeutic effects, (2) side effects, (3) adverse effects, and (4) toxic effects. Therapeutic ...

Module 4 Medication Safety Risk Reduction Strategies: 1. Prevention: Reduce or eliminate the possibility of error 2. Detection: Make errors visible. Make it easier for people to do the right thing. 3. Mitigation: Identify errors quickly and take appropriate action. Minimize the consequences of errors. High Alert Medications: Medications that have a high risk of causing patient injury when misused. All hospitals required to have a list with associated risk reduction strategies. Usually i...

CONCEPTS: Rights of Medication Administration Medication Errors Drug Classification Drug Tolerance - Body develops a physiological tolerance to the drug over time and higher doses of the drug are needed to produce a therapeutic effect Resistance and Dependence - Resistance: commonly occurs with abx, usually due to overuse or misuse - Dependence: body develops a physiological need for the drug to avoid withdrawal Nursing Process - Assessment - Diagnosis - Planning - Implementation ...

ATI - Comprehensive Final A nurse is teaching the parent of a child who has severe reactive airway disease about glucocorticoid therapy. The parent asks why her child has to inhale the medication instead of taking it orally. Which of the following information should the nurse provide the parent? [ANS] - Oral glucocorticoids are more like to slow linear growth in children. (Chronic use of oral glucocorticoids in high doses by children can result in decreased linear growth. Inhaled glucocorticoid...