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Review For GNUR 294 Final Questions And Answers All Correct 2024 The nurse is caring for an adult male diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. The nurse states that the most likely etiology is: A. Acidic foods B. Stress C. Helicobacter pylori. D. Smoking - ANS-Helicobacter pylori. A client diagnosed with GERD asks the nurse what his treatment will be. The nurse correctly states: A. "You likely will be instructed to change your lifestyle to see if that helps relieve your symptoms." B. "We wil...

Review For GNUR 294 Final Questions And Answers All Correct 2024 The nurse is caring for an adult male diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. The nurse states that the most likely etiology is: A. Acidic foods B. Stress C. Helicobacter pylori. D. Smoking - ANS-Helicobacter pylori. A client diagnosed with GERD asks the nurse what his treatment will be. The nurse correctly states: A. "You likely will be instructed to change your lifestyle to see if that helps relieve your symptoms." B. "We wil...

Driver 6 weeks post-MI, has cardio cleared to return to work without restrictions. ETT 12 METs, echo EF 65%. Examiner should: - ANSWER-temporarily disqualify driver until driver meets waiting period of 2 months driver is distant, lacks eye contact and shows absolutely no emotional response during the exam. The examiner's best response should be: - ANSWER-disqualify and refer to SAP prior to consideration (flat affect seen in severe depression and schizophrenia) A driver has a blood pressu...

During what trimester is a pregnant woman most at risk for adverse drug reactions with potential long term consequences? - 1st trimester (fetus most at risk d/t rapid growth) What is BEERS criteria? - Recommendations of medications inappropriate for elderly (65 and older), prescriber ultimately decides What is the CYP450 (cytochrome P450) - liver enzyme system where medications are metabolized, can either be inducers or inhibitors and create drug-drug interactions CYP450 inducers - Spee...

During what trimester is a pregnant woman most at risk for adverse drug reactions with potential long term consequences? Correct Answer 1st trimester (fetus most at risk d/t rapid growth) What is BEERS criteria? Correct Answer Recommendations of medications inappropriate for elderly (65 and older), prescriber ultimately decides What is the CYP450 (cytochrome P450) Correct Answer liver enzyme system where medications are metabolized, can either be inducers or inhibitors and create drug-drug...

A postcraniotomy patient suddenly stops responding and begins to have a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following drugs is considered the preferred first-line antiepileptic agent to give during a seizure? A. Diazepam B. Lorazepam C. Phenytoin D. Phenobarbital - Answer- B Benzodiazepines are used as a first-line drug during a seizure. They potentiate GABA, which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Even though diazepam is also a benzodiazepine and can be used first for a seizure, it has a s...

prototype for antipsychotic (trade/generic), treatment for schizophrenia - ANSWER-haldol/haloperidol how long does it take the typical antipsychotic drug to reach its therapeutic effect? - ANSWER-several days what would you say if a patient calls and states that the antipsychotic drug isn't working within the 1st couple of days? - ANSWER-keep taking it (they don't work right away) what should we inform the patient about antipsychotics concerning taking the prescription? - ANSWER-take ...

NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm – Chamberlain Questions and Answers Already Passed During what trimester is a pregnant woman most at risk for adverse drug reactions with potential long term consequences? 1st trimester (fetus most at risk d/t rapid growth) What is BEERS criteria? Recommendations of medications inappropriate for elderly (65 and older), prescriber ultimately decides What is the CYP450 (cytochrome P450) liver enzyme system where medications are metabolized, ...

NR 565 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY MIDTERM 250+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING LATEST GUIDE. 2 / 42 1. During what trimester is a pregnant woman most at risk for adverse drug reactions with potential long term consequences?: 1st trimester (fetus most at risk d/t rapid growth) 2. What is BEERS criteria?: Recommendations of medications inappropriate for elderly (65 and older), prescriber ultimately decides 3. What is the CYP450 (cytochrome P450): liver ...

During what trimester is a pregnant woman most at risk for adverse drug reactions with potential long term consequences? - 1st trimester (fetus most at risk d/t rapid growth) What is BEERS criteria? - Recommendations of medications inappropriate for elderly (65 and older), prescriber ultimately decides What is the CYP450 (cytochrome P450) - liver enzyme system where medications are metabolized, can either be inducers or inhibitors and create drug-drug interactions CYP450 inducers - Spee...