567 Answered Questions for the topic nursing

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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03/18/19

How much T4 increase do you get per mcg of levothyroxine?
A normal starting dose of levothyroxine is 50 mcg per day. According to ATA, absorption is 60-80%. Let's assume 70% and let's assume 5 L of blood in the average human being. 50 mcg * 0.7 / 5.0 =... more
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03/18/19

How do anti-gas remedies work?
There are medicines for gas that you can give to children. How do they work? They are sold (in the US) over the counter indicating they are of low health risk, but are there any issues if to much... more
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03/18/19

How often is it safe to get general anaesthetic?
There's an eye surgeon in my running club and I told him I had general anaesthetic three times. He told me that's a lot. I've heard of people thinking general anaesthetic is bad, is there any... more
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03/18/19

What are the benefits or drawbacks of my primary care physician having hospital admitting privileges?
In the United States, what are the reasons for and against choosing a primary care physician who has hospital admitting privileges? For example, if my primary care physician does not have hospital... more
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03/15/19

How can I study embryology most effectively?
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Nursing

03/15/19

How do I succeed in nursing school
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03/15/19

How can you use radiology to diagnose disease?
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03/15/19

Dose age calculations

Your doctor has ordered 0.9 g of medication for your patience. You have 500 MG on hand what is the correct dose of medication to be administered to your patient?
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03/15/19

Does age calculations

Your physician has ordered 2000 units of a medication to be administered to your patient. You have 8000 units on hand. What is the correct dose that should be administered to your patient?
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03/14/19

What is the reason behind doctors giving some medicines after/before the meal?
How they give medicine like you have to take in early morning without taking any food?
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03/14/19

Folic acid dose before conception?
What is the normal folic acid dosage that should be taken while trying to conceive? The minimum dosage available in my region is 5 mg tablets. Is that an acceptable dose? I read somewhere that the... more
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03/14/19

Who can release my medical records if I'm temporarily disabled?
Say I have a severe allergic reaction, or cardiac event, or poisoning, or any of a billion other conditions that would require urgent medical care, but might leave me unconscious or otherwise... more
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03/14/19

What is the function of the epiglotis in the human body?
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03/14/19

A person with AB- blood should not receive blood from which other blood type?
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Nursing Medications

03/14/19

Does keeping different types of medications in one pill bottle affect their quality?
I take a number of different medications and herbal supplements. Because keeping separate containers in my pocketbook is cumbersome, I've been combining them together in the same prescription... more
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03/14/19

What Does Low Pulse Rate Mean?
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