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    nsPharmacology Multiple Choice Question Bank Primary Exam for FANZCA - July 2001 Update [1] Queensland Anaesthesia Website: • • [ MCQPharmJul2001v3.doc] (v3.02) http://www.qldanaesthesia.com All these questions are also available on the website and may be printed from the separate web pages (File->Print on your browser) or downloaded as a complete file (THIS document). Please re-format the file as required before you print. The MCQs are in 10 point size for easier reading. Change this to

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    that had him admitted to the intensive care unit. The patient’s pathology results and drug treatment to correct his electrolyte imbalances will be discussed briefly. The assignment will discuss the effects of age related physiological effects on respiratory‚ cardiovascular and renal system and lastly the pathophysiology and treatment on opioid toxicity‚ acute renal failure and acute pulmonary oedema. Mr Brown is a 76 year old male‚ presented

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    Buffers and Respiration Darlene E. McDonald WCCC Fall 2012 Ap Lab 071-07 Dr. Roxanne Levandosky August 31‚ 2012 I. INTRODUCTION: A.PURPOSE: a. To define and understand the key terms. ~acid ~buffer system ~base ~acidosis ~pH ~alkalosis ~pH scale ~hypoventilation ~pH indicators ~hyperventilation b. To determine the acidic or base nature and actual pH of various substances. c. To discuss the formation of the carbonic acid/bicarbonate ion buffer system in maintaining

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    Reagent/Product Structure Hazards First Aid acetone Causes skin and eye irritations‚ hazardous when ingested or inhaled. The substance is toxic to central nervous system (CNS). The substance may be toxic to kidneys‚ the reproductive system‚ liver‚ skin. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. . aniline Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant‚ permeator)‚ of eye contact (irritant)‚ of ingestion‚ of inhalation. Severe overexposure can result

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    feel” continuously to detect any changes. This is to provide immediate respiratory care if the patient’s airway is compromised (Higginson‚ Jones & Davies‚ 2011). This is a low priority. B. BREATHING – Respiration is altered due to left ventricular failure. The patient is tachypnoeic due to an increased pressure in the pulmonary veins that will lead to pulmonary congestion that lessens pulmonary compliance‚ which raises the respiratory rate. Also‚ increased blood flow

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    low pH and bicarbonate levels. What type of disturbance is Gossip suffering from and what might cause this? If his PCO2 were elevated‚ would your answer change? Explain. 2. Diabetes mellitus produces many homeostatic imbalances‚ including acidosis. The pH imbalance is due to ketoacidosis‚ which results from excessive accumulation of byproducts of fat metabolism‚ as the body cannot meet energy needs from carbohydrate metabolism. Sally is a teenaged diabetic who sometimes rebels by not taking

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    __________________________________________________ 1.1 Case Study Overview Jim‚ a 57 year old male‚ currently on the post surgery ward 8 days following a total right hip replacement began to deteriorate displaying signs of respiratory distress. Upon a review by the medical team Jim was diagnosed as having exacerbated COPD and prescribed prednisolone [refer to appendix A for details of Jim’s situation and presentation]. 1.2 Prednisolone Overview

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    The oceans are one of the most sacred places on this earth‚ the last mysterious frontier left. They hold millions of different marine animals‚ and many more that are waiting to be discovered. However‚ the wide blue waters are beginning to fade fast. Recently‚ a new pollutant has been exposed‚ carbon dioxide‚ is causing this acidification. Ocean acidification is when the saltwater absorbs enough carbon dioxide from the atmosphere that it changes the pH of the water. This is what is happening

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    NS 3205 Study Guide for Final Exam Chapter 42 Care of Patients with Hematologic Problems 1. Identify the etiologies and clinical manifestations common to all types of anemia. (See Table 42-1 p 870 and Chart 42-1 p 871) Common Cause Sickle cell disease: autosomal recessive inheritance of two defective gene alleles for hemoglobin synthesis Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency anemia: X-linked recessive deficiency of enzyme G6PD Autoimmune hemolytic anemia: abnormal

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    Fluid and Electrolytes Homeostasis t State of equilibrium in internal environment of body‚ naturally maintained by adaptive responses that promote healthy survival t Body fluids and electrolytes play an important role Water Content of the Body t Accounts for 60% of body weight in adult t 70-80% of body weight in infant t Varies with gender‚ body mass‚ and age Compartments t Intracellular fluid (ICF) t Extracellular fluid (ECF) l Intravascular (plasma) l Interstitial t Transcellular

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