556 Answered Questions for the topic nursing

Heart Rate response to beta-blockers in elderly vs adults?

Beta-blockers act by decreasing the heart rate of the patient. Why is this response decreased in the elderly?
Nursing Healthcare

07/16/19

Do respiratory therapist intubate?

07/16/19

Epidural and Cholinesterase Deficiency?

I have pseudocholinesterase deficiency (BCHE gene), but my wife does not. My wife may need/strongly desire an epidural for our next child. Is this safe for a fetus which may possibly have the same... more

Does long-term SSRI use cause any permanent changes in personality? Are there any quantitative/qualitative studies looking at this?

Curious about counseling patient's on the long-term risk/benefit analysis of SSRI use? Is there any EBM on what personality changes one should expect after X period of SSRI use? Does this change... more
Nursing Medications

07/16/19

How can someone not working in the pharmacologic industry help find a solution for a medical problem without donating money and without waiting?

The question is about the minimum knowledge and equipment required to create 1. drugs for treating infectious diseases or 1. drugs for pain reduction or 1. drugs for cancer treatment and where... more
Nursing Pediatrics

07/16/19

How acurate is an ultrasound?

07/13/19

Does running help to get rid of a product put in the body by intramuscular injection?

I receive an intramuscular injection of Haldol (Haloperidol) every week. Does doing exercise (such as running) helps in getting rid of the injected Haldol?

Eye drops came to mouth through eyes?

I was using eye drops for allergy, after some time felt bitter taste in my mouth. I unknowingly consumed a little of it. So generally is it OK to consume nasal, eye, ear drops that come in mouth... more

07/11/19

How do drug companies know how to produce a generic drug?

Do the original companies have to reveal their manufacturing process to the public before they sell the drugs and the other companies can copy from them after their patent is expired?

07/11/19

Does taking medication lose hyperfocus on ADHD?

I wonder if taking medication to deal with unconcentration on ADHD would lose hyperfocus, which is considered one of the advantage of ADHD. I understand taking medication on ADHD have a side... more
Nursing Pediatrics

07/11/19

Do kids need vitamins?

Nursing Pediatrics

07/11/19

How are pediatricians trained?

07/11/19

Does use of NSAIDs prolong recovery time from febrile illness?

My understanding's that fever's an immune system response to pathogens. Would suppression of this response delay time to recovery?

07/11/19

Effects of taking 1800mg of ibuprofen at once?

I took one and I waited about 15 to 30 min and then I took two more. Each pill is 600mg. Altogether it is 1800mg in 30 minutes time. Could something happen? If not, could something happen if I... more

07/11/19

How do CNA and LPN differ?

07/11/19

Effects of Modafinil?

As someone who suffers from chronic insomnia and often has to get things done during the day without much or any sleep at all, I would like to know from those experienced what the effects are of... more

07/09/19

Counterargumment

What do you think is the future of hospitals?Counterargument: Topic sentence, tone of opposition, develop 2-3 counterarguments, concluding statement
Nursing Nclex

06/25/19

Q: I have to repeat a course in nursing school. I want to know what I should do to pass?

Need help passing a nursing school.
Nursing

06/13/19

Which of the following is an example of a deontological argument in support of the following statement:

Multiple Choice Question 2:Which of the following is an example of a deontological argument in support of the following statement: "Medical aid in dying is something terminally ill patients who are... more
Nursing

06/13/19

Which of the following is an example of a deontological argument in opposition to the following statement:

Multiple Choice Question 1:Which of the following is an example of a deontological argument in opposition to the following statement: "Medical aid in dying is something terminally ill patients who... more
Nursing

06/12/19

Unable to start class

Hi my computer is not allowing me to start my online tutoring. It was working fine the last 2 days ago

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Can an antipyretic (I.e. Aspirin) lower normal body temperature?

Is it possible for an antipyretic medication taken when not experiencing fever to cause a person's body temperature to drop below normal? I found [one... more

Can early exposure to stimulates, like ritalin, result in higher tolerance to them?

As a child I was diagnosed with ADD and put on Ritalin from a young age. As a child I use to have significant insomnia, but did not realize it was due to Ritalin until I finally stopped taking it... more

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