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ATI Pharmacology Proctored /RN Pharmacology Q-Bank (+240 Questions) with All Correct Answers |2023 Guaranteed A+ Score Guide A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four {{Correct Ans- A. Medications with long half-lives remain at their therapeutic levels between doses for long periods of time....

A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four - CORRECT ANSWWER-A. One (Medications with long half-lives remain at their therapeutic levels between doses for long periods of time. The nurse should expect to administer this medication once a day.) A staff educator is reviewing medication dosages and f...

SSRIs correct answer: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Seriously Prepare Cities for the Flu Vaccine correct answer: -Sertaline (Zoloft) --Paroxetine (Paxil) -Citolpram(Celexa) -Escitalopram (Lexapro) -Fluoxetine HCl (Prozac) --Fluvoxamine (Luvox) -(Viibryd)Citol SSRI mechanism of action correct answer: Blocks the reuptake of serotonin (only serotonin) thus increasing it's effects All inhibit the serotonin transporter SERT SSRI side effects correct answer: Gastrointes...

Nsg 552 Wilkes University EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS Acute anxiety - ANSWER First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines - ANSWER Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders - ANSWER psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive beh...

What types of things does the Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS) assess and what score indicates significant pain? correct answer: 1. Facial expression (relaxed vs. grimacing) 2. Upper limbs (no movement vs. permanently retracted) 3. Compliance with ventilation (tolerating movement vs. unable to control ventilation/fighting vent) >5 What types of things does the Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) assess and what score indicates significant pain? correct answer: 1. Body movements (a...

Lead-based paint (LBP) - Correct answer-Any varnish, shallac, or coating that contains either- 1.0 mg/cm2 - 0.5 % by weight - 5000 ppm - Older instruments could not read accurately at 0.7, so the lead standard was updated to 1.0 Dust sample clearance values - Correct answer-- Floors: 40 μg/ft2 > 10 μg/ft2 (10 μg/ft2 in NY) - Windows: 250 μg/ft2 > 100 μg/ft2 (50 μg/ft2 in NY) - Window wells (troughs): 400 μg/ft2 (100 μg/ft2 in NY) - Samples must be at 1 sq ft > 2 sq ft (can ...

NFPA 1001 is the: A. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. B. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades. C. Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Programs. D. Standard for Blood Borne Pathogen Training. - Correct answer-A One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: A. performing forcible entry to the fire building. B. directing traffic at the scene. C. laying supply lines for engine companies. D. fire attack. - Correct answer-A OSHA m...

How does hypoalbuminemia affect the process of prescribing? - ANSWER Low albumin = more free drug (bc the drug can't bind to albumin aka protein) = increased adverse effects What is a Black Box Warning: - ANSWER is considered a contraindication to administer that drug. What is the drugs half-life? - ANSWER Half-life specifically means the amount of time it takes for an administered drug to be halfway cleared from the system. Peak of action: - ANSWER the time between d...

Nutrition CORRECT ANSWER-the scientific study of food and how it nourishes the body and influences health Goals of Healthy People 2020 CORRECT ANSWER-Attain high-quality lives free of preventable diseases, achieve health equity, create social and physical environment that promote good health, and promote quality of life. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) CORRECT ANSWER-a set of nutritional references values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people Recommended Dietar...

N5334 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024 (GRADED) Prescribing basics correct answers Prescribing is regulated by state BON Proper RX correct answers Providers name and address, Telephone DEA Pt name/DOB/Addres Name of Drug, strength, SIG(directions) with indication/Route and frequency, Quantity and signature. Drug Schedules: Most addictive to least correct answers 1: Heroin,LSD, MJ 2: hydrocodone, cocaine, Methamphetamine, methadone, oxycodone, meperidine, fentanyl, add...