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Why do many medications lack pediatric dosing information in their drug labeling? A. Most medications are not used in pediatric patients. B. There is a lack of evidence-based literature on the safe and effective use of medications in children. C. The FDA does not allow pediatric dosing information in product labeling. D. Only products available as oral liquid formulations are required to contain pediatric dosing information in their labeling. - Correct Answer B. There is a lack of evidence...

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When advising a patient about injectable influenza administration the NP considers the following about the use of this vaccine - Its use is recommended to virtually all members of the population. A middle aged man with COPD who is about to receive injectable influenza vaccine should be advised that - localized reactions such as soreness and redness are common A 45 year old man presents with otitis externa. Likely causative pathogens include all of the following EXCEPT - M. catarrhalis Y...

Diagnotic criteria for Diabetes - Fasting glucose - casual glucose - A1c - fasting glucose >126 Casual glucose >200 A1c 6.5 or > What is an example of a biguanide? - Metformin How do biguanides work? - -inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis -reduces glucose absorption in the gut - sensitizes insulin receptors in target tissues How do sulfonureas work? - promote insulin release What are some examples of sulfonureas? - tolbutamide, tolazamide, glipizide, glyburide How do...

Topical anesthesia - The ability of an anesthetic to penetrate the axon membrane is determined by 1. Molecular size 2. Lipid solubility 3. Degree of ionization at tissue ph Lidocaine - Injectable, gels Lido with epi to constrict blood flow and prolongs anesthesia and decrease risk of toxicity Mu receptors - Responses to activation of these receptors include: analgesia, respiratory depression, euphoria, sedation, and physical dependence Most important receptors for opioids because ...

A good history of herb and supplement use is critical before prescribing because approximately __________ % of patients in the US are using herbal products. - 38 A potential harmful effect on patients who take some herbal medication is" - Lead poisoning What is Black Cohosh used for? - Treating symptoms of menopause Herbs and supplements are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. - False When melatonin is used for sleep, the recommendation is that the patient: - Take mela...