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Furosemide Correct Answer-- diuretic, loop diuretic 
- prototype: most commonly used loop diuretic, effective and versatile 
- action: inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle, there reabsorption of most filtered sodium occurs -- significant diuresis 
- use: given alone or in combination of antihypertensive agents to treat hypertension; management of pulmonary edema, heart failure, hepatic/renal disease 
- AE: fluid and electrolyte imbalance, ototoxi...
The physician preforms a what type of examination to confirm a patients health or diagnose a medical problem . Correct Answer-General Physical Examination 
 
The customary size for an exam room is Correct Answer-8x12 feet 
 
What act requires that businesses, serve , and public transportation provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities . Correct Answer-Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) 
 
The doorway to allow a person in a wheelchair to pass through must be at l...
A hospital client was swabbed on admission for antibiotic-resistant organisms and has just been informed that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is present in his groin. The client has a normal core temperature and white blood cell count. This client is experiencing Correct Answer-Colonization 
 
Which most accurately describes the characteristics of saprophytes? The Correct Answer-Derive energy from decaying organic matter 
 
Which of the following are accurate characteristics o...
Pathogenesis Correct Answer-how a disease develops 
 
Etiology Correct Answer-cause of disease 
 
Etiologies may be caused by Correct Answer-Physical - heat, injury etc 
Chemical - exposure to chemicals 
Biological - genetics 
Nutritional - food reactions or deficiencies etc 
 
acute disease Correct Answer-short term, can be severe 
 
chronic disease Correct Answer-an ongoing condition or illness. It is long-term and can change in severity 
 
subacute disease Correct Answer-a disease that is int...
Therapeutic Classification Correct Answer-Usually reflect the conditions for which the drugs are used (antidepressants) 
 
Prototype Correct Answer-Individual drug the represents a group of drugs; usually the first drug of a particular drug class to be developed 
 
Generic Name Correct Answer-related to the chemical or official name and is independent of the manufacturer; indicates the drug group; lowercase 
 
Brand name Correct Answer-designed and patented by the manufacturer; name is capitaliz...
What is the difference between signs and symptoms Correct Answer-signs = objective, observable, measurable 
 
symptoms = subjective, what the pt tells you 
 
What are types of cellular adaptation Correct Answer-atrophy 
hypertrophy 
hyperpasia 
metaplasia 
dysplasia 
 
what is atrophy & ex Correct Answer--cells get smaller 
-decreases the size of tissues/organs 
 
ex: immobile patients, aging, neuromuscular problems 
 
what is hypertrophy & ex Correct Answer--cells get larger 
-increase in siz...
Penicillin G *** Correct Answer-- First PCN given PO and IM 
- PO only about 1/3 of dose is absorbed 
- IM and IV are most effective (to get therapeutic serum level) (IM is painful) 
- primarily bactericidal 
 
Penicillin V *** Correct Answer-- next type produced 
- 2/3 absorbed by GI tract, less patent than PCN G 
- It is effective against mild - moderate infections, including anthrax 
 
PCNS (structure) Correct Answer-- beta-lactam antibiotics. 
- beta-lactam structure interferes with bacteri...
Unit 1 Correct Answer- 
 
What is a systemic effect? Correct Answer-any medication that is taken orally, IV or injection 
circulated through the blood stream and then eliminated from the body 
 
What is a local effect? Correct Answer-it acts at the sits of application or injury 
 
what does the FDA do? Correct Answer-it is a government agency that regulates over the counter medications. Also approves new medications via the 4 stage process 
 
What is the 4 stage process Correct Answer-1: drug g...
health Correct Answer-a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellness, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. this definition emphasizes ________ as. a positive state of well-being. people in a state of emotional, physical and social wellbeing fulfill life responsibilities, function effectively in daily life and are satisfied with their interpersonal relationships and themselves. 
 
mental health Correct Answer-is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness, evide...
clindamycin Correct Answer-Action: inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria at the level of the 50S ribosome 
 
clindamycin Correct Answer-Use: treats skin infections, respiratory tract infection, septicemia, intra-abdominal infections, gynecologic infections, osteomyelitis, endocarditis prophylaxis, severe acne, bacterial vaginosis 
 
clindamycin Correct Answer-Adverse effects: C. diff, diarrhea, Stevens Johnson syndrome 
 
clindamycin Correct Answer-Contraindication: severe liver imp...