556 Answered Questions for the topic nursing

04/02/19

What Does A Low "Auto Lymph" Value Mean On A Lab Test?
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04/02/19

Effect of milk on effectiveness of oral tetracycline?
Tetracycline is known to be inhibited by calcium ions, and milk contains quite some calcium ions. What I want to ask is, to what extent does drinking milk affect the effectiveness of orally taken... more
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03/29/19

Are OTC pain medications safer than prescriptions?
Are pain medications that I can buy Over the Counter (OTC) any safer than prescriptions I receive from a doctor to manage pain? For example, I have migraines. There are several OTC medications... more
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Nursing Medications Diet

03/27/19

Is it mandatory to for a blood pressure patient to take medicines throughout the life span?
I have blood pressure and I want to get rid of medicines.I developed High BP about 4 years ago. Can I prefer to cure it from natural diet that includes natural diet from Spinach, Apple, Carrot and... more
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03/27/19

How does immunosuppressant affect immune system?
I'm talking Immuran (azathioprine) and I would like to know what it does to immune system exactly. I'm not a doctor but I'm asking here just to learn. Does it kill all white cells? Does it reduce... more
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03/27/19

Does Benadryl (=diphenhydramine) lead to tolerance? Can I use it to help with sleep?
I am an insomniac and all the sleep medications that I've been prescribed have eventually had no effect on me -- I built a tolerance to them. It's a dangerous thing because I don't want to take... more
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03/27/19

What can the variability of strength be between different brands of supposedly identical medications?
I remember reading that medications are within allowable specs if the contain +/- 30% of the labelled strength. I can't find the source of that information in order to check its validity. If that... more
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03/27/19

Why is medicine used to treat symptoms which are our body's way of telling us something is wrong?
If symptoms are our bodies way of saying that something is wrong and needs to be attacked/fixed, why do we take medicines to suppress our symptoms? Doesn't that negate the point of having the... more
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03/27/19

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 article that seems to say yes, but only for... more
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03/26/19

Does inhibiting prolactin levels cause any health problems?
I am using a prolactin inhibitor drug called "Dostinex". In general, it has some positive effects on me (increased libido, better mood) and I haven't realized any bad side effects. I'm wondering,... more
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03/26/19

What is the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's?
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03/26/19

What is Sepsis and why is it so hard to treat?
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Nursing Pill Medications

03/26/19

How can I learn to swallow pills without gagging?
Many people have difficulty swallowing pills or even find themselves unable to do so. While some medications are available in other forms, many are not. Is it possible to learn how to swallow... more
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Nursing Psychology Health

03/20/19

is a person's overall health affected by their emotional and mental condition?
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Nursing Medical

03/20/19

How do you know when to intubate vs when to do CPR?
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Nursing

03/19/19

Where can I find the original brand names of every psychotropic medication?
I'm looking for a place to find the original (initial) brand name of every psychotropic medication when it was first introduced (internationally, not necessarily in the US). I'm not interested in... more
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03/19/19

Relationship between biological half-life and duration of action of a drug?
Half-life describes the time it takes for the blood plasma concentration of a substance to halve its steady-state. First, does this imply that the blood plasma concentration of a drug decrease... more
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03/19/19

How do extended release tablets work?
I know these tablets are especially formulated and coated to dissolve over a certain period of time. I also notice that all I've seen, quite a lot, are too large to pass through the Pylorus. Do... more
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Nursing Nclex Teas

03/19/19

How many questions can you miss on the TEAS test?
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03/19/19

Are steroids effective for treatment of ACEI-induced angioedema?
A class of blood pressure medications called [angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors][ace] (ACEI, e.g. lisinopril, benazepril, etc) sometimes have a side effect of [angioedema], usually... more
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Nursing Medications Cough

03/19/19

Does Dextromethorphan actually suppress coughing?
I had a pretty annoying dry cough a while ago following a cold. In the list of incredients for a cough syrup that I used, it said: > Each 5 mL or 1 teaspoonful (tsp.) contains: > - DM |... more
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03/19/19

Is there a technical term for the phenomenon known as "brain zaps"?
Many people (especially those who take antidepressants), including myself, are familiar with the experience of what has been called "brain zaps". I was not aware that the sensation had a name or... more
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Nursing Eye Cure Medications

03/18/19

Is Myopia Reversible/Curable?
Myopia, meaning short sightedness is said to develop when eyes are exposed to excessive strain. But what I've failed to understand properly is whether myopia can be reversed or cured in any manner?... more
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03/18/19

When is a stomach "empty" for the purpose of taking medication?
Some medication (certain antibiotics, thyroxine, PPIs) need to be taken on an "empty stomach". For most patients, that just means they take them after sleeping. However, certain circumstances can... more
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03/18/19

How much food is necessary to buffer the stomach when taking medicine?
Very often, doctors or pharmacists will advise patients to take certain pills with food to "act as a buffer" so the patient is less likely to get a stomach ache from taking the pill. How much food... more
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