1. A drug‚ given as a 100-mg single dose‚ results in a peak plasma concentration of 20 μg/mL. The apparent volume of distribution is (assume a rapid distribution and negligible elimination prior to measuring the peak plasma level): A. 0.5 L. B. 1 L. C. 2 L. D. 5 L. E. 10 L. Answer: D 2. A drug with a half-life of 12 hours is administered by continuous intravenous infusion. How long will it take for the drug to reach 90 percent of its final steady state level? A. 18 hours. B. 24 hours.
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Questions for Unit 4222-616 Include examples from your work role if appropriate in your answers. 1. Identify the legislation that governs the use of medication in your work place‚ briefly state how and what they cover also how they influence policies‚ procedures and agreed ways of working. (616 LO 1.1) There are several legislations which are used in my workplace such as a The National Minimum Standards (NMS) registered under the Care Standards Act 2000. This NMS legislation covers
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Reflection plays an important role in the Nursing profession for achieving continuous lifelong learning. I will be using Rolfe et al.’s (2001) model of reflection to reflect on my perception on quality nursing care (QNC). (Schon‚ 1983) “Professionals can surface‚ criticize‚ restructure‚ and embody the understanding in further action through reflection on action” Reflection during practice will increase my development in this profession and help gain confidence in my knowledge. By reflecting on experiences
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care to four patients. Additionally‚ the purpose of this paper is to explain and provide examples of how our patient care included the concepts of Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) competencies‚ delegation‚ hand off reporting‚ and a reflection of our clinical experience. Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) Competencies To provide patient centered care‚ I had to educate the patient when administering medications about why the patient was taking the medication and side effects
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Goals At the beginning of the term I reflected on my successes and downfalls from the previous term and developed goals. My first goal was to complete the assessment portion of patient care in one appointment by the end of the term. I was able to accomplish this goal right away‚ and with almost every patient I saw‚ which I am proud of. My second goal was to accurately chart restorations‚ using detailed surfaces‚ and other dental appliances. Again‚ I was able to achieve this goal and as a result
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therapists and social workers‚ but other therapists such as family therapists‚ psychotherapists and counsellors might also become involved in the care of the patient (Perkins & Repper 1998). Multidiscipline involvement is important within mental health nursing as people with mental health problems have multiple needs‚ so a variety of expertise is required to meet the needs of these people (Darby et al 1999). Multidisciplinary mental health teams can been defined as: "A group of practitioners with different
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Pharm Final Ch 50- Acid Controlling Drugs * Pathophysiology * Stomach glands * Cardiac * Cardiac sphincter (gastroesophageal) * Cardiac glands * Fundic * Gastric glands- most numerous * Highly specialized secretory glands composed of: * Parietal cells * Produce and secrete HCl * What stimulates? food‚ chocolate‚ alcohol‚ large fatty meals‚ stress
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Nurse Educator The AACN Preferred Vision of the Professoriate in Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs (2008) states that “courses in the nursing program will be taught by faculty with graduate-level academic preparation and advanced expertise in the areas of content they teach.” There is national recognition‚ however‚ of the growing shortage of nursing educators to fill faculty and other educator roles within the healthcare delivery system. Master’s programs that prepare graduates for nurse
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Fulcher: Pharmacology‚ 3rd Edition Chapter 01: Introduction to Pharmacology and Its Legal and Ethical Aspects Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The definition of drug dosage is |a. |to give a medication | |b. |the amount of medication in a single dose | |c. |chemicals that affect living processes
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HS140 Unit 4 Assignment Name: Terri Smith GRADE: 62/65 Good It is important for Medical Assistants to be able to read a drug reference source and determine relevant information. Please complete this Assignment and submit it to the Dropbox using a drug reference textbook or a reputable online reference site. Part 1 Please answer the following questions about some of the Top 50 Brand Drugs based on total number of prescriptions in 2007 as noted in http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp
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