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Asthma Disease of inflammation - Primary process - Hyperresponsiveness - Airway bronchoconstriction - Excessive mucous production Consequences of Inflammation - Asthma In response to stimulus (antigen, virus, pollutant, occupational agent) Acute Inflammation: 1. Altered airway physiology (increased airway obstruction) - Wall inflamed/thickened (bronchial smooth muscles) - Tightened smooth muscles - Air trapped in alveoli 2. Resolution OR Chronic Inflammation 1. Increased airway dy...

Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: The State Board of Nursing for each state The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include: Nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the patient in decision making regarding their care. Clinical judgment in prescribing includes: Factoring in the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed Criteria for choosing an effective drug for a disorder inclu...

How does hypoalbuminemia affect the process of prescribing? - Low albumin = more free drug (bc the drug can't bind to albumin aka protein) = increased adverse effects What is a Black Box Warning: - is considered a contraindication to administer that drug. What is the drugs half-life? - Half-life specifically means the amount of time it takes for an administered drug to be halfway cleared from the system. Peak of action: - the time between drug administration and maximum concentration of...

NURS 615 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Chapter 25. Drugs Used in Treating Inflammatory Processes 1. Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? 1. High-dose colchicine 2. Low-dose colchicine 3. High-dose aspirin 4. Acetaminophen with codeine 2. Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes: 1. Colchicine may be constipating. 2. Colchicine always causes so...

Define and identify symptoms of dystonia - Involuntary muscle contractions that cause repetitive twisting movements. The condition can affect one part of the body- focal dystonia; two or more adjacent parts- segmental; or all parts- general dystonia. Cervical dystonia- cause head to twist and turn to one side. Eyelids- rapid blinking or involuntary spasms Jaw/tongue- slurred speech, drooling, difficulty chewing hand/forearm- repetitive activity (writers or musicians dystonia) Define and...

Maryville NURS 615 Exam 2 Questions And Answers 2024 A+ (2025/2026 Updated) What blood values should be monitored with carbamazepine (Tegretol)? - Correct Answer-CBC test every 3-4 months to monitor for decrease in WBCs, platelets, and trouble with RBC production. What are the pharmacodynamics of carbamazepine (Tegretol)? - Correct Answer-- Auto-metabolizes leading to lower serum levels despite compliance. - Half-life 30 hours as single dose, 15 hours when given repeatedly. What are the ...

Maryville NURS 623 Exam 4 What is important to note when a patient has traumatic injury If taking Blood Thinners Define delirium Underlying acute cause, abrupt onset, hours to days, reversible, hallucinations, incoherent speech, confusion Define Dementia Various causes, gradual change with mental status, months to years, progressive to irreversible (speech, memory, mood, judgment) An older adult with delirium would present with what type of behaviors? Agitation and restlessness At t...

Maryville NURS 623 Exam 4 What is important to note when a patient has traumatic injury If taking Blood Thinners Define delirium Underlying acute cause, abrupt onset, hours to days, reversible, hallucinations, incoherent speech, confusion Define Dementia Various causes, gradual change with mental status, months to years, progressive to irreversible (speech, memory, mood, judgment) An older adult with delirium would present with what type of behaviors? Agitation and restlessness At the o...

Maryville NURS 623 Exam 4 What is important to note when a patient has traumatic injury If taking Blood Thinners Define delirium Underlying acute cause, abrupt onset, hours to days, reversible, hallucinations, incoherent speech, confusion Define Dementia Various causes, gradual change with mental status, months to years, progressive to irreversible (speech, memory, mood, judgment) An older adult with delirium would present with what type of behaviors? Agitation and restlessness At the o...

MARYVILLE NURS660 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 2024 Neurotransmitters Involved in Wakefulness - correct answer Histamine, dopamine, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, and serotonin Neurotransmitters Involved in Sleep/Wake Switch - correct answer Histamine from the TMN GABA from the VLPO A-beta fibers - correct answer Detect small movements, light touch, hair movement, and vibrations (Non-noxious) C fibers - correct answer Bare nerve endings only stimulated by noxious mechanical, thermal...