Aspirin, indomethacin and ibuprofen belong to which drug category?
a. Narcotics.
b. NSAIDs.
c. Anaesthetics.
d. Anti-emetics.
b
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are
co-analgesic medications which act to augment pain relief,
either alone or in combination with analgesics. They act to
decrease inflammation and oedema.
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a. authorities. b. borrowing from other disciplines. c. personal experience. d. research.
The nurse manager is reviewing the QSEN quality and safety competencies for nurses. Which of the following are included in this initiative? Select all that apply
A) Patient-centered care B) Teamwork and collaboration C) Establishment of clinical career ladders D) Development of multidisciplinary committees to review patient satisfaction E) Quality improvement (QI)
Why is the use of Levodopa delayed in the treatment of the early stages of Parkinson's disease?
A. To avoid drug-food interactions that may occur B. To avoid having to use multiple medications C. To delay the onset of movement disorders that occur with levadopa over time D. To avoid the development of drug tolerance to levodopa over time
Which gastric hormone inhibits acid and pepsinogen secretion, as well as decrease the release of gastrin?
a. Bombesin b. Histamine c. Somatostatin d. Acetylcholine