Drugs such as trihexyphenidyl (Artane) or benztropine (Cogentin) are often prescribed to be used with:
A) Antianxiety drugs/minor tranquilizers
B) Antipsychotic drugs/major tranquilizers
C) Tricyclic antidepressants
D) Stimulants
B
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The nurse anticipates that the patient who has had a subtotal gastrectomy will need supplemental:
a. protein due to the loss of some of the digestive processes. b. vitamin B12 due to the loss of the intrinsic factor. c. bulk to prevent constipation. d. vitamin A due to the loss of the gastric lining.
Which of the following phenomena contributes to the difficulties with absorption, distribution, and elimination of drugs that are associated with kidney disease?
A) Reductions in plasma proteins increase the amount of free drug and decrease the amount of protein-bound drug. B) Acute tubular necrosis is associated with impaired drug reabsorption through the tubular epithelium. C) Decreased retention by the kidneys often renders normal drug dosages ineffective. D) Dialysis removes active metabolites from circulation minimizing therapeutic effect.
The pouchlike structure supporting the testes is called the ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is planning the care for a patient admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse realizes that the patient's blood glucose level will be best controlled by which of the following?
1. a sliding scale coverage with regular insulin 2. BID dosing of NPH insulin and PRN coverage with regular insulin 3. a once-per-evening dose of Lantus insulin, and daytime coverage with regular insulin 4. a continuous low-dose intravenous infusion of regular insulin