Nsc 3260 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Apatientwithahistoryofcardiovasculardiseasehasbeenprescribedaspirindaily.Whatspecificrisk shouldthispatientbeinformedofbecauseoftakingaspirin? a. Riskofinfection b. Riskofbleeding c. Riskofliverimpairment d. Riskofcognitiveimpairment ANS: B Patientswhotakeaspirinmustbemonitoredforbleedingduetoirreversibleplateletinhibitionforthe lifespanoftheplateletsoaslongas7to8days. DIF: CognitiveLevel:Applying REF: p.228 3. Amalepatienttakingdailyaspirinforthepreventionofcardiovascularcomplication...

1. What is the main role of insulin in the body? a. Conversion of complex carbohydrates into glucose b. Movement of glucose from blood into the cells c. Prevention of kidney excretion of glucose d. Prevention of the formation off at cells ANS: B Many body cells have membranes that do not allow glucose to move into the cells to participate in metabolism. When insulin binds to membrane insulin receptors, the membranes become more open to glucose, allowing it to enter. DIF: Cognitive Level...

Chapter 05: Anti-infective Drugs: Antibacterial, Antitubercular, and Antifungal Agents Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition

1. Whichdrugcategoryisusefulinpromotingsleepamongpatientswithinsomnia? a. Sedatives b. ACEinhibitors c. Atypicalantipsychotics d. Selectiveserotoninreuptakeinhibitors ANS: A Sedativesaredrugsthathavethemainpurposeofpromotingsleepbychangingsignalsinthecentraln ervoussystemandreducingresponsestostimulation. DIF: CognitiveLevel:Knowing REF: p.184 2. YouarepreparingtogivethebenzodiazepineValiumtoapatientasapremedicationbeforesurgery.T hepatientasksyouhowthisdrugworks.Whatisyourbestrespons...

1. Whichdrugcategoryisusefulinpromotingsleepamongpatientswithinsomnia? a. Sedatives b. ACEinhibitors c. Atypicalantipsychotics d. Selectiveserotoninreuptakeinhibitors ANS: A Sedativesaredrugsthathavethemainpurposeofpromotingsleepbychangingsignalsinthecentraln ervoussystemandreducingresponsestostimulation. DIF: CognitiveLevel:Knowing REF: p.184 2. YouarepreparingtogivethebenzodiazepineValiumtoapatientasapremedicationbeforesurgery.T hepatientasksyouhowthisdrugworks.Whatisyourbestrespons...

1. Whichneurotransmitterhasaninhibitoryactionwithinthecentralnervoussystem? a. Epinephrine b. Acetylcholine c. Norepinephrine d. Gamma-aminobutyricacid ANS: D Neurotransmitterscanbeexcitatoryorinhibitory.Excitatoryneurotransmittersincludeacetylcholi ne(Ach),epinephrine,andnorepinephrine.Inhibitoryneurotransmittersincludedopamine,somet ypesofserotonin,andGABA(gamma-aminobutyricacid). DIF: CognitiveLevel:Knowing REF: p.159 2. HowdoesthedrugtolcaponerelievethesymptomsofParkinsondisease? ...

1. Whattypesofdrugshavethemainpurposeofrelievingpain? a. Anticholinergics b. Antagonists c. Analgesics d. Agonists ANS: C Analgesicshavethespecificpurposeofrelievingpaineitherbychangingthepatient’sperceptionofp ainorbyreducingpainfulstimulationatitssource.Althoughsomeanalgesicsareopioidagonists,the termagonistisnotspecificforapain-relievingdrug. DIF: CognitiveLevel:Knowing REF: p.213 2. Thehealthcareproviderasksyoutorateapatient’spostoperativepain.Whatisyourbestresponse? a. “Hei...