PHARMACOLO NURS 251 (nurs251)

The endocrine system, also referred to as the hormone system, is a series of glands located throughout the body that functions to maintain homeostasis. By modulating the release of chemical messengers (hormones), the endocrine system is able to send signals to regulate organ functions. The endocrine system is unique in that it works through hormones that generally have a longer and slower onset and duration of action. There are actually eight endocrine glands throughout the body including: the p...

Pharmacology NURS 251 Final Exam Portage learning Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (100% Verified Answers by Expert)

A patient recently started taking a new medication; he mentions to his doctor at his next appointment that he has noticed his mouth is extremely dry since starting the medication to the point where he is not able to eat. He has tried managing it with lozenges and increased liquids and nothing seems to work. What drug effect best describes the dry mouth this patient is experiencing? Side Effect Adverse Effect Toxic Effect Therapeutic Effect Discontinuing drug therapy is always the best co...

A patient recently started taking a new medication; he mentions to his doctor at his next appointment that he has noticed his mouth is extremely dry since starting the medication to the point where he is not able to eat. He has tried managing it with lozenges and increased liquids and nothing seems to work. What drug effect best describes the dry mouth this patient is experiencing? Side Effect Adverse Effect Toxic Effect Therapeutic Effect Discontinuing drug therapy is always the best co...

Pharmacology NURS 251 Final Exam Portage learning Questions and Answer - Professor Stepp - 2 versions exam *****This material is for reference/old exam questions, the questions are not exactly what you see in your exam****

Module 8 8.1: Pain Pain is a basic protective mechanism of the body. The sensation of pain may serve as a warning of imminent danger (fire) or that there is something wrong in the body (cancer). Alternatively, pain can accompany the normal healing process (inflammation). When the intensity and duration of a person’s pain begin to affect their ability to function, analgesics can become very helpful. Analgesics are defined as medications that relieve pain without causing a loss of conscious...

Introduction to Cardiology Taking a Blood Pressure Blood pressure is the pressure exerted against the walls of blood vessels as blood circulates through the body. Blood pressure is measured using an instrument called a sphygmomanometer, perhaps more commonly known as the blood pressure cuff. The pressures associated are measured in units of millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg). The health care provider inflates a blood pressure cuff in order to cut off the blood flow from the brachial artery. As ...

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