Does nitroglycerin have a high or low first pass effect? Please discuss why this is important to know and how it relates to bioavailability. What route has 100% bioavailability? SCENARIO 4 Does nitroglycerin have a high or low first pass effect? Please discuss why this is important to know and how it relates to bioavailability. […]
NURS 6521 Week 2 assignment drug treatment plans
NURS 6521 Week 2 assignment drug treatment plans Week 2 In Week 2, we will continue our pharmacology journey and apply the concepts to the cardiovascular system. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics are the two branches of pharmacology. Remember, pharmacokinetics describes what the body does to the drug through absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME), whereas pharmacodynamics […]
JG is a 37-year-old male presenting with wheezing and shortness of breath. During his visit today, he reports having to use his albuterol 3 days per week over the past month.
JG is a 37-year-old male presenting with wheezing and shortness of breath. During his visit today, he reports having to use his albuterol 3 days per week over the past month. SCENARIO 1 JG is a 37-year-old male presenting with wheezing and shortness of breath. During his visit today, he reports having to use his […]
KH is a 48-year-old male diagnosed with type II diabetes 1 year ago. He has controlled his blood glucose through dietary changes.
KH is a 48-year-old male diagnosed with type II diabetes 1 year ago. He has controlled his blood glucose through dietary changes. SCENARIO 2 KH is a 48-year-old male diagnosed with type II diabetes 1 year ago. He has controlled his blood glucose through dietary changes. He has hypertension and is currently on lisinopril 10 […]
HM is a 42 year-year-old female seeking evaluation for feelings of fullness, bloating and acid reflux with symptoms worse at night
HM is a 42-year-old female seeking evaluation for feelings of fullness, bloating and acid reflux with symptoms worse at night SCENARIO 4 HM is a 42 year-year-old female seeking evaluation for feelings of fullness, bloating and acid reflux with symptoms worse at night. HM eats fast food once a day and consumes 2 cups of […]
NURS 6521 Week 4 Assignment pharmacology concepts to the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems
NURS 6521 Week 4 Assignment pharmacology concepts to the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems SCENARIO 3 AT is a 63-year-old female that presents to the clinic today with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. What would you prescribe? Consider her labs and provide an updated drug therapy plan. Include complete medication orders. How would you monitor drug therapy? Labs: […]
Patient TL is experiencing symptoms of daily leg muscle weakness and feet cramping at night. He is currently on metformin 1000 mg po BID, Invokamet 50/500 mg BID with meals, atorvastatin 40 mg po daily and atomoxetine 40 mg po daily.
Patient TL is experiencing symptoms of daily leg muscle weakness and feet cramping at night. He is currently on metformin 1000 mg po BID, Invokamet 50/500 mg BID with meals, atorvastatin 40 mg po daily and atomoxetine 40 mg po daily. SCENARIO 3 Patient TL is experiencing symptoms of daily leg muscle weakness and feet […]
Buspirone has a half-life of approximately 2 hours. If a patient takes 15 mg at 8 am, what will the blood level be at 2 pm? Can buspirone be given as an adjunct to antidepressant therapy?
Buspirone has a half-life of approximately 2 hours. If a patient takes 15 mg at 8 am, what will the blood level be at 2 pm? Can buspirone be given as an adjunct to antidepressant therapy? SCENARIO 1 Buspirone has a half-life of approximately 2 hours. If a patient takes 15 mg at 8 am, […]
When a person uses nicotine, it causes temporary feelings of relaxation and well-being. Nicotine binds to nicotinic receptors in the brain, augmenting the release of numerous neurotransmitters.
When a person uses nicotine, it causes temporary feelings of relaxation and well-being. Nicotine binds to nicotinic receptors in the brain, augmenting the release of numerous neurotransmitters.’ SCENARIO 4 When a person uses nicotine, it causes temporary feelings of relaxation and well-being. Nicotine binds to nicotinic receptors in the brain, augmenting the release of numerous […]
NURS 6521 Week7 assignment pharmacology concepts to musculoskeletal system disorders
NURS 6521 Week7 assignment pharmacology concepts to musculoskeletal system disorders SCENARIO 2 What are the errors (6 total) in the following prescriptions? Rewrite each prescription correctly. methylphenidate (Concerta) 5 mg BID before breakfast and lunch #60 1 refill pegloticase (Krystexxa) 8 mg IV infusion once per month #1 0 refill Ubrelvy 200 mg po prn […]