Tag: pharmacology
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Multiple sclerosis
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Explore today’s USMLE® Step 1 question focusing on muscle spasticity in multiple sclerosis and discover the mechanism of action for baclofen as a treatment option.
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Dosage Calculation: Alirocumab
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Discover the importance of medication reconciliation in patient care as a home health nurse. This guide focuses on the administration of alirocumab for managing elevated LDL levels, detailing how to accurately calculate dosages and ensure safe handling of medications for optimal patient outcomes.
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PANCE® Question of the Day: SLE management
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Prepare for the PANCE with this challenging clinical scenario that tests your ability to diagnose and manage a common yet serious condition. Devise a stepwise, evidence-based approach to treating an adult with systemic lupus erythematosus, including hydroxychloroquine, NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, and other immunomodulating agents, as well as ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor…
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Dosage calculation: Minocycline
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The nurse in the dermatology clinic evaluates a 14-year-old patient diagnosed with acne vulgaris and notes the following data in the patient’s medical record: Height: 64 inches Weight: 110 lbs New medication: Minocycline extended-release capsules, 1 mg/kg once per day for 12 weeks. The healthcare provider asks the nurse to…
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Dosage Calculation: Bromocriptine
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Dosage calculation for bromocriptine is essential for managing a patient diagnosed with acromegaly. Find out how to determine the appropriate number of tablets to administer per dose based on the prescribed dosage and available tablet formulation for the initial treatment period.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Epinephrine response
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Examine a clinical case of a 73-year-old man with hypotension during surgery and learn about the pharmacological mechanisms, including desensitization, affecting his response to epinephrine. Enhance your understanding of managing intraoperative hypotension effectively.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Enoxaparin
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Explore today’s NCLEX-RN® question to learn how enoxaparin functions as an anticoagulant that prevents clot formation without dissolving existing clots.