38 Best Pharmacology Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

How long would you expect the glucagon to take for 75% of the initial injection to be absorbed?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

24 minutes

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Which invention should the nurse include when she is ordered a CT scan of the head with contrast dye?

J. Shatner, Content writer
Answered: Oct 24, 2018

There are some people who are not too comfortable with the use of the IV. They believe that they do not need it. In fact, there are some people who remove it even when they are not allowed to do...Read More

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What drug to prevent/control vomiting, motion sickness with chemotherapy?

John Adney
Answered: Oct 02, 2017

Ondansetron (Zofran) is a drug that is high efficacy in chemotherapy patients

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What are cardiac glycosides?

Malcolm Carneal, Digital Nomad
Answered: Aug 23, 2018

Cardiac glycosides are special glycosides that have a special effect on the heart. They often increase the contractile force of the heart but decrease the rate of contractions. Hence, the heart...Read More

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How would you explain the mechanism of tolerance in a 63-year-old patient?

R. Barnes, Analyst
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

When a patient becomes tolerant to a certain dose of morphine, this means that they will have a decreased morphine receptor density. The most common mechanism of pharmacodynamic tolerance is a...Read More

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What are organophosphates?

C.Dorothy
Answered: Feb 28, 2018

An organophosphate is compound whose molecule contains either one or multiple phosphate ester groups. This especially, but not exclusively, refers to organic fertilizers of this...Read More

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What does pKa mean?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Jun 28, 2018

PKa shows how strong the acid in a certain compound is. You will be able to tell if the acid is strong based on how high or how low the pKa is. More acidic compounds usually have a low pKa. Some...Read More

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What is the main difference between cholesterol and fat?

Steinn , Corporate employee
Answered: Dec 30, 2020

Fats are triesters of glycerol and fatty acids. The primary sources of fats include milk, butter, meat, oils, coconut, fish oil, cakes, pastries, snacks, and fried foods. There are four kinds of...Read More

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What is the meaning of synthetic erythropoietin?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Synthetic erythropoietin-the kidney secretes erythropoietinthis hormone causes an increase in rbc productionsynthetic erythropoietinepoetin alfa (procrit, epogen) darbepoetin alfa (aranesp)these...Read More

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Which substances are filtered by the kidneys?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Phosphate, Pottassium, Hydrogen. The ions and large molecules pass from the blood to the filtrate by the process of secretion. Potassium, phosphate, hydrogen, and ammonium ions and many org...Read More

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What is the meaning of the Nocebo effect (in variables influencing drug action)?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Not believing it will work – major role in psychogenic illness, esp stress related problems – by worry-attitudes and expectations compliance nursing action explain the importance of taking...Read More

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Is being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) still deadly?

N. Kingsley, Writer
Answered: Aug 23, 2018

Unfortunately, there is no available cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. This is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that progresses through many stages. It affects the voluntary group of...Read More

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Is it true or false that "Digoxin is not used to treat diastolic heart failure"?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

True-this has been around since 1785. increase the force of myocardial contraction (positive inotropic effect)- increases cardiac outputalso slows electrical activity in the heart which decreases hr...Read More

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What Contraindications led to initiation of combined contraception with 35 mcg EE or less?

Mcin
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Age>40 year, Smoker30 due to the increased VTE risk, Hx HTN during pregnancy, BP now normal, known hyperlipidemia, First-degree relative with DVT/PE, Major surgery without prolonged immobilization,...Read More

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Are topical creams only effective on infants?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

True-topical pediatrics infants outer layer of skin is not fully developed, skin more fully hydrated (water soluble drugs), plastic diapers increase hydration, inflammation diaper rash ...Read More

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