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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates: The official labeling for all prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: The State Board of Nursing for each state Electronic health records (EHRs) Allow for all patient data to be centralized in one location for access by multiple providers Alterations in drug metabolism among Asians may lead to Slower metabolism of antidepressants, requiring lower doses Pharmacokinetics among...

1. Question : Patient education regarding prescribed medication includes:   Student Answer: Instructions written at the high school reading level   Discussion of expected ADRs   How to store leftover medication such as antibiotics   Verbal instructions always in English   Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5   Comments: - MultipleChoice 14 True 0 - MultipleChoice 14 Question 2. Question : Patients with psychiatric illnesses have adherence rates to t...

NSG 6005 WEEK 2 CHAPTER 2, 5, 6, 10, 13 STUDY GUIDE 1. A patient’s nutritional intake and laboratory results reflect hypoalbuminemia. This is critical to prescribing because: 1 . Distribution of drugs to target tissue may be affected. 2. Drugs that have a significant first-pass effect: 3 . Are rapidly metabolized by the liver and may have little if any desired action 3. The route of excretion of a volatile drug will likely be the: 2 . Lungs 4. Medroxyprogesterone (Depo Prove...

NSG 6005 FINAL EXAM 2 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS An ACE inhibitor and what other class of drug may reduce proteinuria in patients with diabetes better than either drug alone? A. Beta blockers B. Diuretics C. Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers D. Angiotensin II receptor blockers C. Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers Adam has type I diabetes and plays tennis for his university. He exhibits knowledge deficit about his insulin and his diagnosis. He should be taught that...

NSG 6005 MIDTERM EXAM STUDY GUIDE – QUESTION AND ANSWERS 1. The first-line treatment for cough related to a upper respiratory infection in a five-year-old is: A. Fluids and symptomatic care B. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for kids) C. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC) D. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (NyQuil for kids) 2. Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use ____ throughout their pregnancies. A. oral terbutaline B. prednisone ...

Question 1 (1 point) Question 1 Unsaved The United States Protective and Safety Task Force determines specific screening requirements for age groups in the US – what agency houses the USPSTF? Agency for Health, Research and Quality Question 2 (1 point) Question 2 Unsaved Examples of Behavioral Changes that support and help to improve lifestyle choices and prevent the development of chronic conditions include: Shared decision making, self-management and evaluation of literacy level...

1. How has the Quality Chasm Report been used to direct US health care? c.) This report has been used as the framework and foundation for multiple health policy initiatives since its release in 2001   2. What are the differences in patient safety and effective health care since the 1999 release of To Err is Human and the 2016 report from the CDC regarding medical mishaps

ANSWERS 1. A patient with shoulder pain is seen by an orthopedic specialist who notes erythema, warmth and fluctuance of the shoulder joint. What is the next step in treatment for this patient? a. Admit to the hospital for intravenous antibiotics b. Inject lidocaine into the joint and reassess in 5 to 10 minutes c. Order a plain radiograph of the shoulder to identify possible fracture

NSG 6001 WEEK 4 QUIZ 1 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS 1. An older male patient reports urinary frequency, back pain and nocturia. A dipstick urinalysis reveals hematuria. What will the provider do next to evaluate this condition? a. Order a PSA and perform digital rectal exam? b. Refer for biopsy c. Refer the patient to a urologist d. Schedule a transurethral ultrasound 2. A 30 year old male patient has a positive leukocyte esterase and nitrates on a random urine dipstick during a w...

NSG 6001 WEEK 3 QUIZ- QUESTION AND ANSWERS 1. A patient reports anal pruitis and occasional bleeding with defecation. An examination of the perianal area reveals external hemorrhoids around the anal orifice as the patient is bearing down. The provider orders a colonoscopy to further evaluate this patient. What is the treatment for this patient’s symptoms? a. A high-fiber diet and increased fluid intake b. Daily laxatives to prevent straining with stools c. Infiltration of local...

NSG 6001 WEEK 2 QUIZ – QUESTION AND ANSWERS 1. A patient develops a dry, non-productive cough and is diagnosed with bronchitis. Several days later, the cough becomes productive with mucoid sputum. What may be prescribed to help with symptoms? a. Antibiotic therapy b. Antitussive medication c. Bronchodilator treatment d. Mucokinetic agents Answer: B 2. A primary care provider is performing a

NSG 6001 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW – QUESTION AND ANSWERS Graduate Nursing Nsg 6001  Maintenance of an Isometric ST-segment during exercise is the response of? A normal heart (Maintenance of an Isometric ST-segment during exercise is the response of a normal heart. )  The sensitivity of a routine ETT is effort dependent. What physiological changes occur during effort in the routine ETT? Increased coronary flow and increased systolic blood pressure (The physiological changes that occ...

NSG 6001 MIDTERM EXAM 2 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS Question 1. Question : A 35 year old female arrives at your clinic. She has had diabetes and peripheral artery disease for the past 5 years. You decide to obtain an ETT. The insurance company argues that this is inappropriate. You justify the ETT because you are planning secondary strategies to prevent future heart disease. Where could one find the supporting data for these guidelines? Medicare guidelines xFramingham risk score (These ...

NSG 6001 FINAL EXAM 1 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS 1. More than half of all cardiac arrhymias involve the atria - True 2. What are the most common symptoms caused by tachyarryhthmias - Palpitations 3. For women with known cad and diabetes, which is the most appropriate to assess CAD risk - ETT with imaging 4. Of the following, which is the best answer when asked about the advantage of echocardiogram exercise testing over thallium stress testing - Results are available more quickly 5....

A 52-year-old man is admitted into the hospital, awaiting a cervical spinal fusion after suffering from an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident. His chief complaint is neck pain and numbness and tingling in his fingers. Concern exists that he has suffered from some injury to his spinal cord.  During the surgical procedure, the physicians order an examination to detect electrical brain activity resulting from a stimulus to detect sensory pathway integrity. This test is known as: Question 1...