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Remember that as we educate patients on antibiotics, keep in mind to educate patients ... correct answers that they need to take the entire medication as prescribed to avoid that the bacteria develop resistance. One of the ways that microorganisms develop resistance to the anti-infective drugs is by... correct answers altering the binding sites on their membrane or ribosomes, thus not allowing the antibiotics to enter the microorganisms In order to prevent that antibiotics accumulate in th...

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8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ProPerfomer

Epoetin alfa MOA correct answers increase production of RBC Epoetin alfa therapeutic use correct answers tx anemia r/t chronic kidney disease, chemotherapy, HIV (zidovudine), increases erythrocyte counts in those undergoing surgery How is epoetin alfa administered? correct answers IV or SUBQ vial should not be agitated, only use for one dose, do not put the needle back into the vial after first puncture, dont mix w/ other meds with this drug and give 1-3x per week what are some complic...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ProPerfomer

Hyperlipidemia correct answers High levels of lipids in blood Hyperlipidemia—major risk factor for... correct answers cardiovascular disease Hyperlipidemia contributers.... correct answers Diets high in saturated fat and lack of exercise 3 types of lipoproteins correct answers high-density lipoprotein (H D L), low-density lipoprotein (L D L), very low-density lipoprotein (V L D L) Treatment plan for reducing blood lipid levels... correct answers Lifestyle changes (first) Many pati...

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15 pages

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Grade A+

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Nonpharmacological techniques may be used in place of drugs or as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy to help reduce the use of? correct answers - therapeutic touch, acupuncture, massages are all complementary alternative therapies - these types of therapies can be used instead of the main treatment or in conjunction as an adjuvant therapy - complementary alternative therapies can be used as adjuvants because they help decrease side effects as well as allowing lower dose The nurse keeps naloxone ...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ProPerfomer

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking phenytoin. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor and report to the provider? a. Cognitive impairment i. Phenytoin: Anticonvulsant, Antiarrhythmic. Adverse effects: suicidal thoughts, ataxia, agitation, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, dysarthria. (davis drug guide). b. Tachycardia c. Elevated Blood Pressure d. Tinnitus 2. A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of acute myocardial infarction about takin...

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42 pages

Written in 2022/2023

boomamor2

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking phenytoin, for which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor and report to the provider - Cognitive impairment 2. A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of acute myocardial infarction about taking metoprolol to treat angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - Check your pulse rate daily

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17 pages

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boomamor2