Pharmacology Basics (2Nd Quarter)

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For a pediatric patient the drop factor should be...

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60 gtt/min

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long term access inserted peripherally ending in the superior vena cava is the...

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PICC line

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short term central line, inserted into the vena cava by a PHYSICIAN...

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Triple Lumen Catheter

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Most accurate syringe for small volumes is the...

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TB Syringe

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on an insulin syringe 1ml =?

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100 units

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Whats the max volume for an Intradermal site?

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0.01-0.1ml

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Divided doses are generally recommended for total volumes in an IM greater than?

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3ml

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Why is a filter needle used with withdrawing from an ampule?

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to filter out glass

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when withdrawing from an ampule to you inject air?

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NO

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absorption rate from fastest to slowest

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IV, IM, subcu, ID

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commonly used subcu gauges

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25-29

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max amt injected into the deltoid

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1ml

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preferred site for IM injection for infants.

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vastus lateralis

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what is inflammation of a vein without a thrombus?

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phlebitis

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systemic infection is also known as

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septicemia

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what is leakage of irritant chemical/solution into tissue surrounding the vein?

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extravastion

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which parenteral routes require the largest gauge needle?

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IM

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Typical time it takes for new cells to be formed and reach the epidermis

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3 weeks

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skin condition characterized by rapid skin turnover rate allowing the cells to reach the epidermis 6-7xfaster?

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psoriasis

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most effective treatment for sunburn?

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anesthetics for pain reduction

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when applying topical ointments/creams the nurse should avoid

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rubbing the skin

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drug therapy for acne focuses on primarily...

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slowing the turnover rate of skin cells

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______ is a drug class not prescribed for acne

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emmolients

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retinoids have a ________effect on a fetus

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teratogenic

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________are not used for treating psoriasis

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topical enzymes

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skin tissue damage almost always results in

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inflammation

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examples:jewelry turns skin green. Delayed allergic reaction. Symptoms include inflammation, cracking bleeding, blisters.Contact with specific allergens

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Contact Dermatitis

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Seen in older women, redness on calves and scaly. venous circulation is impaired where deep blood clots have formed.

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Stasis Dermatitis

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also known as Atopic dermatitis. Resembles an allergic reaction symptoms include:itching rash, LONG TERM ITCHING -skin appears thick and leathery

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Eczema

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Caused by overactive oil glands, seen in newbornes and teens

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

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affects most of the epidermis and part of dermis(inflammation and blisters)

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2nd degree burn

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affects all layers of the skin. skin cannot regenerate and requires skin grafting

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3rd degree bun

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developmnt of nephrotoxicity can be detected by observing for...?

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serum BUN & Cretinine increase

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3 Classes of antimicrobial agents that can cause photosensitivity

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quinolones, tetracyclines, sulfonamides

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bacterial mutations occur causing them to be resistant to antibiotic therapy. The main cause of mutations is

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they occur randomly

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a patient is on antimicrobial thereapy c/o abnormal vaginal discharge and a white coating of the mouth and the tongue, you would tell the dr. that you suspect the pt has a ?

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secondary infection

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inhibits cell wall synthesis

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cephalosporin

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max volume for sub cu

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2.0ml

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pt admitted with a blood sugar of 678. which type of insulin would u expect to give?

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Humulin R

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Chemical sunscreen

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absorbs UV light

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prevents skin penetration

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physical sunscreen

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hypertonic and draws h20 into the intestines

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saline laxative

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causes h20 to be retained in stool, stimlates peristalysis

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bulk forming laxative

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helps avoid straining during defacation

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stool softener

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locally anti diarrheal agent causes?

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altered consistency of stool and absorption of irritants and bacteria

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sucralfate (coating agent) ordered QID what is the best time to give ?

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1hour AC and HS

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What is artificially aquired immunity?

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produced by a vaccine

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Passive Immunity?

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recieving anti- venom