Pharmacology, the Integumentary System, and the Musculoskele

1. A young woman’s arms are covered with urticarious wheals. These are most likely

A. birthmarks.

B. cysts.

C. eczema.

D. hives.

2. The term meaning “movement toward the midline” is

A. adduction.

B. abduction.

C. eversion.

D. circumduction.

3. A skin graft from one person to another is called a/an

A. allograft.

B. dermograft.

C. autograft.

D. heterograft.

4. The term that means the same as generic name is

A. nonproprietary name.

B. trade name.

C. brand name.

D. chemical name.

5. Prescribing a drug to prevent a disease or condition from occurring is called

A. prophylaxis.

B. placebo.

C. unit dose.

D. chemotherapy.

6. What does pruritus indicate?

A. Bruising

B. Inflammation

C. Itchiness

D. Pain

7. Walter says, “I can’t take Tylenol because it makes my thumbs tingle.” This is a/an _______ because it

is an unusual reaction.

A. side effect

B. placebo

C. idiosyncracy

D. lie

8. The patient has poor _______ of the phalanges due to arthritis. Put simply, he cannot bend his fingers

very well.

A. supination

B. inversion

C. rotation

D. flexion

9. Which statement is true about generic drugs?

A. Generics do not need to be prescribed by a physician.

B. A generic drug may not be approved by the FDA, but the brand name is.

C. Pharmacists can dispense a generic version at their discretion.

D. The generic may be less expensive than the brand name version.

10. A 30-year old patient complains of pain in the fingers and wrists, and states that his job requires him to

perform the same action repeatedly for hours. These symptoms describe what condition?

A. Carpal tunnel syndrome

B. Muscular dystrophy

C. Phalangeal adhesion

D. Fibromyalgia

11. The abbreviation Sig means

A. label as follows.

B. prescription.

C. signature.

D. immediately.

12. A patient has dermatitis. What does the suffix in this term represent?

A. Discoloration

B. Inflammation

C. Hernia

D. Pain

13. Which of the following terms means “giving a second drug to boost the effect of another drug”?

A. Habituation

B. Interaction

C. Toxicity

D. Potentiation

14. Regarding the names of drugs, which of these is likely to be the longest and most difficult to

pronounce?

A. Generic

B. Proprietary name

C. Trademark

D. Chemical name

15. Which term means softening of the nails?

A. Onychomalacia

B. Onychomycosis

C. Onychophagy

D. Onychoclasis

16. You see the following written in the notes for a medication: top 4x or prn. How and when does the

patient take this medicine?

A. The medication is taken by mouth 4 times per day prior to an operation.

B. The medication is applied topically 4 times per day or as needed.

C. The medication is applied topically to all 4 limbs as needed.

D. The medication is applied topically to the 4 affected areas once a day.

17. Why are drugs given a chemical and a generic name?

A. The generic name can be used for only 17 years.

B. The generic name belongs only to the company who discovered the drug.

C. The chemical name changes over time, as the drug is improved.

D. The chemical name is often very long and hard to pronounce.

18. The sweat glands in the underarms and pubic area are called __________ glands.

A. sebaceous

B. apocrine

C. perspiration

D. sudoriferous

19. A burn causing redness and blisters is a __________-degree burn.

A. third

B. fourth

C. second

D. first

20. The condition that involves an abnormal lateral curve of the spine is

A. kyphosis.

B. scoliosis.

C. ankylosis.

D. lordosis

-REPONSE TO A PEER DISCUSSION BOARD! 150 words 1 reference within 5 yrs. APA format must have in text citations to match references. NO cover page needed.

Chronic disease such as diabetes mellitus is one of the health condition that need to be manage correctly and control in order to achieve maximum health. Patients with type two diabetes must be diligent concerning their diet and sugar intake because diet is a very important part of successfully managing this disease. Most medical providers and practice nurses often provides dietary advice and believe that it is just part of their job. A New Zealand study found that practice nurses were the most common health professional to deliver dietary education to people with type two diabetes compared to general practitioners and dietitians. Little evidence found that dietary advice given by the dietician gave better result than nurses (Parry, et al, 2014). Many health organization employs diabetes nurse educator specifically to help patients deal and manage their chronic condition. A team of nurses provide education regarding diet, oral medication, and insulin administration. An advance nurse practitioner can lead the team.

The management of diet in diabetes relies heavily on the compliance of the patients, thus, self-care is important. Uncontrolled blood glucose level usually is the reason why these patients ended up in a crisis and into the emergency department. According to Orem’s self-care deficit nursing theory, the clinical guidance of American Diabetes Association suggests attending to health deviation self-care requisites. Patients with diabetes must learn how to evaluate themselves, decide what actions need to be taken to attend to their needs, and perform those actions; and these actions will become possible with education about diabetes (Surucu, & Kizilci, 2012).

The team of diabetes nurse educator can implement steps to improve better health outcomes for these population. According to Orem, this process is implementation of the actions organized and planned by nurses in the nursing planning process to develop the self-care agency or dependent-care agency with the aim of meeting the therapeutic self-care demands of individuals (Surucu, & Kizilci, 2012). Barrier that may surface would be resistance from the patients who might not understand the role of diabetes nurse educator. One way to overcome this barrier is to inform the patients on where diabetes nurse educators received their education regarding this particular condition and the management of it, that way it will provide some piece of mind for these patients.

This written assignment will allow you to reflect on your beliefs about nursing. Writing your philosophy of nursing will reveal your professional and personal growth over time as you compare previous versions of your philosophy.

Think about the following before you start writing your paper.

You have learned about various theoretical works in nursing including Nightingale’s Environmental Theory, and Jean Watson Philosophy and Science of Caring, Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing among others. Which nursing theory most closely matches your beliefs? Why are philosophies of nursing, conceptual models, grand theories, and middle-range theories important to nursing? Why did you choose nursing as your profession? What do you believe is the core of nursing? What is the focus of nursing? To live out your philosophy, what should you keep in mind about your patients, families, environment?

Instructions:

This paper reflects your own values and world view, therefore there are no right or wrong answers.

Paper must be written in APA style.

Paper should be between 5-7 pages excluding cover page and references.

Address the following topics in your paper

• Your educational and professional background, reasons for returning to school, current practice specialty, and professional goals.
• Individuals who have influenced your views about nursing
• Your philosophy of nursing
• Nursing metaparadigm: your definition of nursing, human beings, the environment, and health
• Your beliefs: Is healthcare a right or privilege? What are the roles of the nurse? What are your thoughts about nursing education?
• Trends and current issues affecting nursing
• Where is nursing going? What can you do to advance nursing?

From the Responsibilities and Competencies for a Health Education Specialist, Responsibility VII states: Communicate, Promote, and Advocate for Health, Health Education/Promotion, and the Profession.

Competency 7.2 states: Engage in advocacy for health and health education/promotion.
Sub-Competency 7.2.1- Identify current and emerging issues requiring advocacy (NCHEC, 2017).

Discuss why Sub-Competency 7.2.1 is important in communicating and advocating for health and health education. If needed provide examples to clarify your viewpoints.

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