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Pharmaceutical Care a) Define? b) Why introduce a patient care process? (4) a) Systematic and comprehensive assessment in management of patients drug related needs - Responsible provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes and improve a patient's quality of life - Patient focused - Pharmacist has a commitment to care - Outcome oriented b) Students need a systematic process to assess patient's drug and disease information to: 1. Identify an...

Pharmaceutical Care a) Define? b) Why introduce a patient care process? (4) a) Systematic and comprehensive assessment in management of patients drug related needs - Responsible provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes and improve a patient's quality of life - Patient focused - Pharmacist has a commitment to care - Outcome oriented b) Students need a systematic process to assess patient's drug and disease information to: 1. Identify an...

Pharmaceutical Care a) Define? b) Why introduce a patient care process? (4) a) Systematic and comprehensive assessment in management of patients drug related needs - Responsible provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes and improve a patient's quality of life - Patient focused - Pharmacist has a commitment to care - Outcome oriented b) Students need a systematic process to assess patient's drug and disease information to: 1. Identify an...

Gestation Period of development in the uterus from conception until birth AOG Age of gestation Measure from the first day of mothers last menstrual cycle to the current date Gravida Woman's status regarding pregnancy followed by a numeral designating the number of times the woman has been pregnant Last menstrual period LMP Acceptance of pregnance Psychological: 1st trimester Acceptance of fetus as a separate individual Psychological: 2nd trimester Woman prepares for the bi...

According to your text, the following is NOT a way to eliminate the effect of confounding: 9. The denominator for PMR is 8. Which one of the following measures would be used to assess how likely it is that someone who is diagnosed with a disease will be alive in five years? 7. The relationship between prevalence and incidence may be expressed as follows: 6. The number of existing cases and new cases of diabetes in a hospital over a period of one year is 225 people per 100,000. This is an e...

Most screening tests are aimed at ___________ prevention since they seek to identify disease early in its progression. A.Primary B.Initial C.Tertiary D.Secondary Question 2 of 10 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which one of the following characteristics is desirable in a screening test? A.It is expensive. B.It requires multiple steps over several weeks. C.It requires a highly trained health care provider to administer. D.It is acceptable to the population. Question 3 of 10 1.0/ 1.0 Points Assume th...

What occurs when a pregnant female lies on her back and puts pressure on the vena cava causing constriction of blood flow (should not lay on back after 16 weeks gestation)? What is very helpful in preventing this? Why are nausea and vomiting common in the first trimester? What should women do to help with this? What is the idea that the values, beliefs, and practices of healthcare providers (predominantly white males) drive health care decisions, interactions, and treatments based on the belief ...

An experienced nurse has completed a pharmacology review for a new nurse who is caring for clients in a rehabilitation center. Which statement made by the new nurse indicates that further instruction is needed? "Liquid medications have a slower onset than capsules." "Taking drugs between meals increases the absorption rate." "Maintenance dose refers to a dosage administered to keep a preferred drug concentration in the blood." "A drug that is more potent will produce a therapeutic eff...

Discuss the way in which hormones promote body homeostasis. Compare and contrast the endocrine system and the nervous system. Make sure you understand the differences between a neurotransmitter and a hormone, addressing the importance of receptor specificity. Define negative feedback and describe its role in regulating blood levels of the various hormones. Use an example if you like! List AND describe the four types of intercellular communication pathways that enable the body to mainta...