MED 118

MED 118: CHAPTER 51. AN ULTIMATE A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BREAKDOWN Decimal Numbers that are expressed as a fraction of a part using 10 as its base number; it also refers to the period used to separate a whole number from a fraction, as in 10.2, otherwise read as "ten and two-tenths" denominator the bottom number of a fraction dividend the results of dividing one number by another divisor the number used to divide into another number extremes the highest or lowest level of a ma...

MED 118: CHAPTER 9. AN ULTIMATE A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BREAKDOWN Which of the following medications is a selective COX-2 inhibitor? A. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) B. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) C. Celecoxib (Celebrex) D. Meloxicam (Mobic) C. celecoxib (Celebrex) To which DEA schedule do fentanyl, oxycodone, and morphine belong? C-II To which opioid side effect would a patient likely not develop tolerance over time? Miosis or constipation Opioid Antagonist drug naloxone (Narcan) Which me...

MED 118: FINAL EXAM. AN ULTIMATE A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BREAKDOWN The rules and regulations for physicians and some other providers can be found in ____________________. medical practice acts One example of unprofessional conduct would be ____________________. falsifying any records regarding licensing, being dishonest, or impersonating another practitioner The method of prescribing that has been problematic and has resulted in many prescription medication errors is that of ______________...

MED 118: CHAPTER 50. AN ULTIMATE A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BREAKDOWN additive effect combined effect of two drugs that is equal to the sum of the effects of each drug taken alone administer to give to; to apply agonist a drug that binds to a receptor in order to produce or trigger a response allergy An altered or acquired state of sensitivity; abnormal reaction of the body to substances normally harmless antagoinist a drug that blocks the actions of a receptor or its intended ligand DE...

MED 118: CHAPTER 12 AND 13. AN ULTIMATE A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BREAKDOWN Amniocentesis A test for the presence of genetic defects in which a needle is used to withdraw a small amount of amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus in the uterus Anencephalic Missing a brain and spinal cord Artificial Insemination The injection of seminal fluid that contains male sperm into the female's vagina from her husband, partner, or donor by some means other than sexual intercourse. Artificial insemi...

MED 118: CHAPTER 5. AN ULTIMATE A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BREAKDOWN liable Legally responsible or obligated Respondent Superior -"let the master answer" -a doctrine under which an employer is legally liable for the acts of his or her employees, if such acts were performed within the scope of the employees' duties For a lawsuit to succeed under respondent superior, the injured plaintiff must prove: employers have general liability for: -employment buildings & grounds -automobiles...

MED 118: FINAL EXAM. AN ULTIMATE A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BREAKDOWN Mycostatin nystatin Flexeril cyclobenzaprine Ambien zolpidem Elavil amitriptyline Prozac fluoxetine Restasis cyclosporine Lantus glargine Glucophage metformin Feosol ferrous sulfate Prinivil lisinopril Lopressor metoprolol Lasix furosemide Norvasc amlodipine Lanoxin digoxin

MED 118: CHAPTER 13. AN ULTIMATE A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BREAKDOWN Cardiac Output calculation Cardiac Output (CO)= Heart Rate (HR) * Stroke Volume (SV) 3 major components of the Cardiovascular System 1. The heart- the pump that actively moves blood through-out the system 2. The blood- carries nutrients, including oxygen and waste 3. The vessels- which we break into three categories (distribution, exchange vessels, collection vessels) Distribution vessels such as the high-pressure arte...

MED 118: CHAPTER 52. AN ULTIMATE A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BREAKDOWN Dispense as written (DAW) Phrase indicating that substitutions for generics or similar medications are not allowed by the prescriber Enemas The instillation of fluid into the rectum and colon Joint Commission Refers to the agency that has oversight for hospitals adhering to regulations that allow them to bill for medicare reimbursement for medical services provided Medication Order Instructions written by a licensed pr...

MED 118: CHAPTER 12.AN ULTIMATE A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BREAKDOWN axonal conduction and synaptic transmission In order to influence a process under neuronal control, a drug can alter one of two basic neuronal activities: axonal conduction signal travels from the soma (cell body) on the left moving the action potential to the end of the axon. These drugs are used as local anesthetics that can dull pain. These drugs: - not selective - more adverse effects - few medication classes synapt...