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Factoids: Did you know?

Factoids: Did you know?

This topic is dedicated to interesting pharmacology, medical, and anatomy facts!

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The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of

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troubledouble   1104   18 Replies

Asfian

A continuous IV is infusing at the rate of 30 gtt/min. The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. How many ...

A continuous IV is infusing at the rate of 30 gtt/min. The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. How many ...

A continuous IV is infusing at the rate of 30 gtt/min. The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. How many milliliters will infuse in 1 1/2 hours?
1. 7.5 mL
2. 45 mL
3. 450 mL
4. 270 mL

Toddstar   126   3 Replies

firemaan

An IV is infusing at 47 mcgtt/min. What would this rate of flow equal in mL/h?1. 47 mL/h2. 4.7 ...

An IV is infusing at 47 mcgtt/min. What would this rate of flow equal in mL/h?1. 47 mL/h2. 4.7 ...

An IV is infusing at 47 mcgtt/min. What would this rate of flow equal in mL/h?
1. 47 mL/h
2. 4.7 mL/h
3. 470 mL/h
4. 12 mL/h

redsmile   528   7 Replies

firemaan

Which aspect of specialty pharmacy services can be more complicated than in other pharmacy settings? ...

Which aspect of specialty pharmacy services can be more complicated than in other pharmacy settings? ...

Which aspect of specialty pharmacy services can be more complicated than in other pharmacy settings?
 A) Ordering inventory
  B) Billing
  C) Dispensing
  D) Patient enrollment

luciaf99   177   2 Replies

Anonymous

Order: Zofran (ondansetron HCl) 4 mg IVPB, add to 50 mL D1/2 NS and infuse in 20 min. via pump.The ...

Order: Zofran (ondansetron HCl) 4 mg IVPB, add to 50 mL D1/2 NS and infuse in 20 min. via pump.The ...

Order: Zofran (ondansetron HCl) 4 mg IVPB, add to 50 mL D1/2 NS and infuse in 20 min. via pump.

The label on the vial reads 2 mg/mL. At how many milliliters per hour will you set the infusion pump (mL/h)?
1. 156 mL/h
2. 50 mL/h

Toddstar   239   3 Replies

deniaa

Order: D5W 1000 mL IV at 50 mL/h for 20 hours.The initial flow rate was correctly set at 50 ...

Order: D5W 1000 mL IV at 50 mL/h for 20 hours.The initial flow rate was correctly set at 50 ...

Order: D5W 1000 mL IV at 50 mL/h for 20 hours.

The initial flow rate was correctly set at 50 mcgtt/min. After five hours, 600 mL remain to be infused. The infusion is ahead of schedule. Compute the new flow rate in mcgtt/min so that the in

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Toddstar   1625   24 Replies

Anonymous

Round down 4.2894 to the hundredths place.1. 4.32. 4.293. 4.284. 4.2

Round down 4.2894 to the hundredths place.1. 4.32. 4.293. 4.284. 4.2

Round down 4.2894 to the hundredths place.
1. 4.3
2. 4.29
3. 4.28
4. 4.2

redsmile   497   5 Replies

firemaan

Using a formula, estimate the body surface area of a person whose height is 165 centimeters and who ...

Using a formula, estimate the body surface area of a person whose height is 165 centimeters and who ...

Using a formula, estimate the body surface area of a person whose height is 165 centimeters and who weighs 57 kilograms.
1. 0.47 m2
2. 1.55 m2
3. 1.62 m2
4. 0.45 m2

Toddstar   290   4 Replies

Nicklethepickle

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics

Problem  (Questions A-F).

The pharmacokinetics of amrinone after a single IV bolus injection (75 mg) in 14 healthy adult male volunteers followed a two-compartment open model and fit the following equation:

CP = Ae-αt + Be-

Emill   95   N/A

Emill

A custom prepared drug for a specific use in a specific animal is called:

A custom prepared drug for a specific use in a specific animal is called:

A custom prepared drug for a specific use in a specific animal is called
 A) human-labeled drug
  B) veterinary-labeled drug
  C) extra-labeled drug
  D) compounded drug

Raider49   452   3 Replies

meek2199

How many 100-gram tablets are needed to make 1 liter of a 25% solution?1. 2.5 tablets2. 40 tablets3. ...

How many 100-gram tablets are needed to make 1 liter of a 25% solution?1. 2.5 tablets2. 40 tablets3. ...

How many 100-gram tablets are needed to make 1 liter of a 25% solution?
1. 2.5 tablets
2. 40 tablets
3. 4 tablets
4. 25 tablets

redsmile   915   10 Replies

deniaa

Mortars and pestles are usually made of all the following, EXCEPT _____. Question 3 options: glass

Mortars and pestles are usually made of all the following, EXCEPT _____. Question 3 options: glass

Mortars and pestles are usually made of all the following, EXCEPT _____.

Question 3 options:

glass


wedgewood


ceramic


porcelain

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Tanya Johnson   106   1 Reply

bio_man

Convert 0.25 feet/second inches/foot to an equivalent rate in feet per minute.1. 240 feet per ...

Convert 0.25 feet/second inches/foot to an equivalent rate in feet per minute.1. 240 feet per ...

Convert 0.25 feet/second inches/foot to an equivalent rate in feet per minute.
1. 240 feet per minute
2. 0.004 feet per minute
3. 0.4 feet per minute
4. 15 feet per minute

Toddstar   803   3 Replies

bio_man

The physician orders pemetrexed (Alimta) 500 mg/m2. The client’s body surface area is 2.14 m2. The ...

The physician orders pemetrexed (Alimta) 500 mg/m2. The client’s body surface area is 2.14 m2. The ...

The physician orders pemetrexed (Alimta) 500 mg/m2. The client’s body surface area is 2.14 m2. The medication is supplied 25 mg/mL. How many mL would you administer?
1. 300,000 mL
2. 42.8 mL
3. 9.3 mL
4. 5.8 mL

Toddstar   1004   4 Replies

bio_man

Benefits of Febrinil Injection.

Benefits of Febrinil Injection.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Benefits+of+Febrinil+injection&hl=en&sxsrf=APwXEdcdnQef-Yoff8z5Scc6Ji6aCPLqrw%3A1683087862304&ei=9uFRZOmVEsSPseMPma-n0Aw&oq=Benefits+of+Febrinil+injection&gs_lcp=ChNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwEA

prashantakerkar   133   2 Replies

prashantakerkar

Pharmacology math

Pharmacology math

Hey this is a new question A pt. weighs 100 lb. They are prescribed a drug that is dosed mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses. a. How many mg for one day's dose? b. How many mg for one dose?
And can you show me ratio and propotion and then explain?

Dairy   112   1 Reply

Anonymous

Adjusted creatinine clearance

Adjusted creatinine clearance

Sonata® (Zaleplon), a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic, is used for the short-term treatment of
insomnia. The normaldose of Sonata® is 10 mg/day. From literature studies, it is known that
10% of Sonata® is excreted unchanged in the urine. What w

Anonymous   110   2 Replies

Gmill

Steady state concentration for multiple oral doses

Steady state concentration for multiple oral doses

A patient (70 kg) was given 200 mg azithromycin orally (F = 0.667) twice daily for 1 week. Apparent volume of distribution was found to be 0.8 L/kg with ke of 0.0693 hr-1 and ka of 0.80 hr-1.
What will be the minimum plasma concentration of azit

Gmill   105   2 Replies

Gmill

Compartment model

Compartment model

Literature reports suggest that azatamycin follows a two compartment model in human subjects. After administering a single IV dose (10 mg/kg) in eighteen normal volunteers, the investigators demonstrated that the equation best describing azatamycin k

Gmill   101   5 Replies

Gmill

Peripheral edema is caused by a(n)

Peripheral edema is caused by a(n)

Peripheral edema is caused by a(n)_________________.
a) increase in ADH
b) decrease in childhood GH
c) decrease in insulin
d) decrease in iodine

Anonymous   113   1 Reply

Anonymous

The insurance eligibility member number of -03 would indicate the patient was

The insurance eligibility member number of -03 would indicate the patient was

The insurance eligibility member number of -03 would indicate the patient was the________________.
a) policyholder
b) policyholder's first or only child
c) spouse
d) policyholder’s domestic partner

Anonymous   113   1 Reply

Anonymous

How are results of psychiatric drugs measured?

How are results of psychiatric drugs measured?

How is it measured how effective antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and other drugs with possibly very subjective effects? Like a 1 to 10 score given by patient to various statements?

CarbonRobot   165   2 Replies

CarbonRobot

Calculation of dose

Calculation of dose

Calculation of pharmacy

tasneemaljabo@   86   1 Reply

bio_man

SSRI & Meditation

SSRI & Meditation

Do antidepressants like SSRI and others help or hinder meditation and mindfulness?

CarbonRobot   125   5 Replies

CarbonRobot

A patients lunch consisted of the following fluids: 6 ounces of soup, 8 ounces of milk, 6 ounces of

A patients lunch consisted of the following fluids: 6 ounces of soup, 8 ounces of milk, 6 ounces of

A patients lunch consisted of the following fluids: 6 ounces of soup, 8 ounces of milk, 6 ounces of gelatin, 4 ounces of pudding. Calculate the patients fluid intake in ounces. Convert to mL and to L.

Fhao Conde Saito   164   1 Reply

mcraver1

How many milliliters of a 1:8 sodium chloride solution contain 300 milligrams of sodium chloride?1. ...

How many milliliters of a 1:8 sodium chloride solution contain 300 milligrams of sodium chloride?1. ...

How many milliliters of a 1:8 sodium chloride solution contain 300 milligrams of sodium chloride?
1. 24 mL
2. 37.5 mL
3. 2.4 mL
4. 375 mL

Toddstar   588   3 Replies

bio_man

Which part of nyctanthes arbor-tristis has most anti-cancer property?

Which part of nyctanthes arbor-tristis has most anti-cancer property?

To do an anti-cancer screening of nyctanthes arbor-tristis which part of this tree's extract will be suitable?

Knowledge_leech   179   2 Replies

Knowledge_leech

When restraints are being used ) treat patients of all ages with respect. B) untie the ...

When restraints are being used ) treat patients of all ages with respect. B) untie the ...

When restraints are being used
 
  )
 
  treat patients of all ages with respect.
  B)
 
  untie the restraints every four hours.
  C)
 
  ke

BobbySmith429   187   1 Reply

bolbol

What is one advantage of using enoxaparin versus unfractionated heparin?

What is one advantage of using enoxaparin versus unfractionated heparin?

Not sure what info i can add here

Tonia Randolph   234   1 Reply

bio_man

The nurse understands that the use of diuretics is contraindicated in clients with which of the ...

The nurse understands that the use of diuretics is contraindicated in clients with which of the ...

The nurse understands that the use of diuretics is contraindicated in clients with which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hyponatremia
  B) Hypokalemia
  C) Hypertension
  D) Anuria

HNLXRJAY   226   1 Reply

bolbol

A client is diagnosed with dermatitis and the skin appears inflamed. Which topical drug would the ...

A client is diagnosed with dermatitis and the skin appears inflamed. Which topical drug would the ...

A client is diagnosed with dermatitis and the skin appears inflamed. Which topical drug would the nurse expect to administer to reduce itching, redness, and swelling caused by dermatitis? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Erythromyci

Folliard71   212   1 Reply

bolbol

A nurse is checking the label of a drug. Which of the following would the nurse identify as an ...

A nurse is checking the label of a drug. Which of the following would the nurse identify as an ...

A nurse is checking the label of a drug. Which of the following would the nurse identify as an important item needed to administer a drug? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Monitoring parameters
  B) Side effects
 

Bivicakes   176   1 Reply

bolbol

Zofran useage. Desensitize?

Zofran useage. Desensitize?

Can zofran lose its effectiveness over regular use or even cause nausea after a while? If so, can that be reversed so it helps again?

CarbonRobot   208   4 Replies

CarbonRobot

To convert medication dosages from one quantity to another, the nurse must know how to use ratio and ...

To convert medication dosages from one quantity to another, the nurse must know how to use ratio and ...

To convert medication dosages from one quantity to another, the nurse must know how to use ratio and proportion. Which of the following is true about the ratio 2:4 :: 1:2.
 
  A) This represents two unequal ratios separated by a

Toroloco   191   1 Reply

bolbol

After administering methoxy polyethylene epoetin beta, the nurse would be alert for the development ...

After administering methoxy polyethylene epoetin beta, the nurse would be alert for the development ...

After administering methoxy polyethylene epoetin beta, the nurse would be alert for the development of which of the following as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Bone pain
  B) Fluid retention

lol1   181   1 Reply

bolbol

A client with megaloblastic anemia is prescribed leucovorin. The nurse would identify which of the ...

A client with megaloblastic anemia is prescribed leucovorin. The nurse would identify which of the ...

A client with megaloblastic anemia is prescribed leucovorin. The nurse would identify which of the following as a contraindication for this drug?
 
  A) Pernicious anemia
  B) Hemochromatosis
  C) Uncontrolled

mckenna47   186   1 Reply

bolbol

A client receives filgrastim to treat neutropenia associated with chemotherapy. The nurse monitors ...

A client receives filgrastim to treat neutropenia associated with chemotherapy. The nurse monitors ...

A client receives filgrastim to treat neutropenia associated with chemotherapy. The nurse monitors the client's absolute neutrophil count (ANC). The nurse anticipates stopping the drug when the ANC reaches which level?
 
  A) 250

kadejuah   183   1 Reply

bolbol

Based on the nurse's understanding of epoetin alfa, the nurse would expect to administer the drug ...

Based on the nurse's understanding of epoetin alfa, the nurse would expect to administer the drug ...

Based on the nurse's understanding of epoetin alfa, the nurse would expect to administer the drug cautiously to a client with a history of which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Diabetes
  B) Renal failur

studydude   187   1 Reply

bolbol

A nurse notifies the primary health care provider because assessment reveals signs of ...

A nurse notifies the primary health care provider because assessment reveals signs of ...

A nurse notifies the primary health care provider because assessment reveals signs of thrombocytopenia, including which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Bleeding gums
  B) Petechiae
  C) Tarry s

jshuo   200   1 Reply

bolbol

Order: D5 1/4 NS 240 ml IV at 10 ml/h to infuse over 24 hours.The initial flow rate was correctly ...

Order: D5 1/4 NS 240 ml IV at 10 ml/h to infuse over 24 hours.The initial flow rate was correctly ...

Order: D5 1/4 NS 240 ml IV at 10 ml/h to infuse over 24 hours.

The initial flow rate was correctly set at 10 mcgtt/min. After eight hours, 220 ml of IV fluid remains to be infused. The infusion is behind schedule. Compute the new flow rate

Toddstar   808   6 Replies

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