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Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice 4th Edition Adams Test Bank-The nurse is teaching a pharmacology class to a group of student nurses. Which key events does the nurse include in the history of pharmacology? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Early researchers used themselves and animals as test subjects. 2. Pharmacologists began to synthesize drugs in the laboratory in the ...

Epinephrine is used for ___ ___ and ___ ___ - ANSWER cardiac arrest, allergic reaction Adrenergic Stimulating drugs - ANSWER epinephrine What system is epinephrine stimulating? - ANSWER SNS What are the adverse effects of epinephrine? - ANSWER tremors, agitation, tachycardia, urinary retention, hypertension, decreased renal perfusion When determining the difference between urinary retention and decreased urinary perfusion, what should you do? - ANSWER palpate the bladder Before administer...

when should we complete blood testing with use of lithium? (Ans- early in therapy- every 2-3 days, until a therapeutic dose has been established, then long term-every 3 to 6 months therapeutic level of lithium (Ans- 0.8-1.4 mEq/L toxic level of lithium (Ans- greater than 1.5 mEq/L when can we start to see side effects of lithium? (Ans- when the drug is at a therapeutic level. they are expected. what are the side effects of lithium (therapeutic level)? (Ans- GI effects, trem...

Exam 1: BIOS 256 / BIOS256 (2024/ 2025 Update) Anatomy and Physiology IV Complete Guide | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Chamberlain Mucous cells Answer: secrete mucus • Predominate in cardiac and pyloric glands • In gastric glands, called mucous neck cells since they are concentrated at the neck of the gland QUESTION Regenerative (stem) cells Answer: found in base of pit and in neck of gland • Divide rapidly and produce continual suppl...

1) A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to: A. decrease the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 producedby the thyroid. D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used to control hyperthyroidism by in...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Exams A and B 2023 A+ l Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet. 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? A. First-degree B. Second-degree type I C. Second-degree type II D. Third-degree 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? A. Monitor the patient’s PETCO2 B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG C. Chec...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

Elective dental care should be deferred for patients with severe, uncontrolled hypertension, meaning that the blood pressure is greater than or equal to mm Hg. a. 200/140 b. 180/140 c. 180/110 d. 160/110 ANS: C Elective dental care should be deferred for patients with severe, uncontrolled hypertension, which is blood pressure greater than or equal to 180/110 mm Hg, until the condition can be brought under control. 2. The American Heart Association currently recommends antibiotic prophylax...

When the hemodialysis machine detects a blood leak, there will be an audio and visual alarm and the A. blood pump will stop. B. air detector will alarm C. machine will go into bipass D. conductivity alarm will occur - Answer- A Management of pericarditis might include all of the following EXPECT? A. Controlled heparinization during dialysis. B. Agressive blood pressure control. C. Increased frequency of dialysis. D. Use of anti-inflammatory drugs. - Answer- B A patient tele...

Pediatric Oral Glucose Indication - correct answer Glucose <60mg/dL Newborn Oral Glucose Indication - correct answer Glucose <40mg/dL Pediatric pulse rate for cardiac arrest - correct answer <60bpm Pediatric Narcan Dose and Route - correct answer 2-4mg intranasal What age is considered pediatric for sexual assault victims? - correct answer <18 years old During an internal disaster by a hospital - correct answer that hospital should be bypassed unless the pa...