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when a pharmacoeconomic analysis looks at two or more treatment alternatives that are considered equal in efficacy and compares the costs of each it is referred to as cost-minimization analysis

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NSG 6005 FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2024 Chemical dependency assessment is integral to the initial assessment of chronic pain. Which of the following raises a "red flag" about potential chemical dependency? A. Use of more than one drug to treat the pain B. Multiple times when prescriptions are lost with requests to refill C. Preferences for treatments that include alternative medicines D. Presence of a family member who has abused drugs B. Multiple times when prescriptions are lost with request...

NSG 6005 Week 1 Pharmacology Quiz NP prescriptive authority is regulated by: a. The national Council of State boards of Nursing b. The DEA c. The state board of nursing for each state d. The state board of pharmacy c. The state board of nursing for each state The FDA regulates: a. Prescribing of drugs by doctors of medicine (MD) and NPs b. The official labeling for all prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs c. Off label recommendations for prescribing d. Pharmaceutical edu...

NSG 6005 Questions with Complete Solutions

Disease states in addition to hypertension in which beta blockade is a compelling indication for the use of beta blockers include: A. Heart failure B. Angina C. MI D. Dyslipidemia CORRECT ANSWER C. MI When a patient is on selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors: A. The complete blood count must be monitored every three to four months B. Therapeutic blood levels must be monitored every six months after a steady state is achieved. C. Blood glucose must be monitored every three to fou...

Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: 1. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 3. The State Board of Nursing for each state 4. The State Board of Pharmacy CORRECT ANSWER 3. The State Board of Nursing for each state The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include: 1. Nurses know more about Pharmacology than other prescribers because they take it both i...

Assessments needed before prescribing HTN meds CORRECT ANSWER BP (at least 3), head-toe, Labs (renal fxn & K+) Why are ACE Inhibitors good for diabetics? CORRECT ANSWER improves insulin sensitivity and protects the kidneys What creatinine level would cause a change in dosage of ACE Inhibitors? CORRECT ANSWER >2.5 What pathological change in heart failure is not addressed by ACE inhibitor? CORRECT ANSWER Activation of sympathetic NS - that increases heart rate Drug of choice for ol...

Bronchodilators CORRECT ANSWER oral or inhaled, for acute relief and prevention/control. β2-adrenergic agonists Inhaled, short-acting: Albuterol : RESCUE MEDICATION Inhaled, long-acting: Salmeterol: CONTROLLER MED Anti-cholinergics Inhaled, Ipratropium, inhaled (Atrovent): CONTROLLER MED or Adjuvant Rescue Methylxanthines Oral, long-acting: Theophylline: CONTROLLER MED Albuterol (Ventolin) class CORRECT ANSWER Short acting Beta 2- Adrenergic Agonists (SABA) Albuterol (Ventolin) MO...

Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by CORRECT ANSWER the state board of nursing for each state The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include CORRECT ANSWER nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the patient in decision making regarding their care Clinical Judgement in prescribing includes CORRECT ANSWER factoring in the cost to the patient of the medication Criteria for choosing an effe...