NR 508 Advanced pharmacology Quiz questions and answersQuiz 11.Azithromycin, erythromycin, and clarithromycin belong to which class of drug-Macrolides2.The primary mechanism of antibacterial action of the penicillin’s involves inhibition of -Peptidoglycan cross linking3.A 75 y/o pt who has cardiovascular dz reports insomnia and vomiting for several weeks. The primary care NP orders thyroid function tests. The tests show TSH is decreased and T4 is increased. The NP should consult with an endocrinologist and order: -methimazole. 4.In every state, Prescriptive authority for NPs include the ability to write prescriptions:-for specified classifications of meds5.Which is the drug clinically useful in the tx of systemic infections caused by Aspegillus, Blastomyces, Candida Albicans, Histoplasma, & Cyptoccus?-Amphotericin B (Fungizone)Quiz 21.Which of the following drugs does not match with one of its potential side effects? Adverse effects)-Triamterence-causes hypokalemia2.Lupus like syndrome can be an adverse effect of which of the following anti-arrhythmic agents:-Procainamide3.Which of the following diuretics is useful in the management of recurrent calcium stones? (Therapeutic use)-Hydrochlorothiazide4.Which of the following agents is the most appropriate choice as a diuretic in patients with hypertension, heart failure and renal failure? (Therapeutic use)-Furosemide
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He returns a month later complaining of increased fatigue, visual disturbances, weakness, and nausea; however, his ECG is normal.Based on this information, what is occurring in this patient? Include precise mechanism(s) of how it is occurring? Additionally, please include any drug interactions associated with any new medications initiated keeping in mind the current regimen.Based on the current medication regimen that Elliot is on and his current complaints, I would suspect either digoxin toxicity or hypokalemia. I would check for the serum level of digoxin immediately as well as order electrolyte serum level on this patient. Although the serum level of digoxin alone is not diagnostic of toxicity, a digoxin level of greater than 2.0 ng/ml indicates an increased probability of encountering toxicity. Symptoms of digoxin toxicity include fatigue, visual disturbances, weakness and nausea, all of which the patient is experiencing. Other symptoms are diarrhea, anorexia, delirium and arrhythmias. In Elliot’s case, he is not showing
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Week 1: Alternative Writing Assignment Submit AssignmentLinks to an external site.Due Sep 15 by 11:59pm Points 30 Submitting a file upload Purpose The Alternative Writing Assignment mirrors the discussion content of Debriefing and will allow the student to expand their knowledge of physical health assessment principles specific to the advanced practice role. Activity Learning Outcomes Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Identify and articulate advanced assessment health history and physical examination techniques which are relevant to a focused body system (CO 1) Differentiate normal and abnormal findings with regard to a disease or condition that impacts the body system (CO 2)Adapt advanced assessment skills if necessary to suit the needs of specific patient populations (CO 4) Due Date: The alternative writing assignment is due no later than the Sunday 11:59 PM MT of the week in which the student did not attend the weekly debriefing session. For example, if you did not attend a debriefing session for Week 3, the written assignment is due the Sunday at the end of Week 4. Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described
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Maria is a 46-year-old woman who presents for her yearly physical examination. Her medical history is notable for mild depression and moderate obesity. Six months ago her fasting lipid profile was normal. Maria report that her mother and brother have diabetes and hypertension. She reports that she knows she should be on a low calorie, low fat diet and exercising but with her full-time job and four children, she finds it difficult to exercise, and she eats out most of the time. She is 67″ tall and weighs 225lbs today, no current medication. She does report taking a multivitamin daily but still feels tired, biotin Vit-C when she remembers. She is a nonsmoker, only drinks sweet tea with each meal, 3-4 cups of coffee per day.Today: BP 120/70 mm Hg, pulse 76, temperature 98.7, respirations 18, weight 225 pounds. Urinedip + glucose, fasting plasma glucose 179 mg/dl, HgbA1C is 7.4%, TSH 5.6. The physical exam is notable for acanthosis nigricans at the neck but otherwise is normal.