Pharmacology

What are targeted therapies for cancer treatment? Do they have more or less side effects than chemotherapy?How does cytotoxic chemotherapy work? Why does it not effect healthy cells as much?What are the main side effects of cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs? What can we do...

Pharmacology

The nurse is visiting a 78-year-old client in the home. The client has type 1 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and osteoarthritis in both knees. The client’s sight is moderately impaired despite the use of eyeglasses. The client’s medication regimen...

Pharmacology

Description Discussion 1: Margaret is a 40-year-old white female in for her annual examination. She states she has been under increased stress in her life for the past few months. She and her husband are currently separated and considering divorce. Her teenaged sons...

Pharmacology

Gami is a 48-year-old who you discover when completing a health history is taking cinnamon to treat Type II Diabetes. She is specifically using cassia Cinnamon. You also discover that she is taking Ginseng to assist with memory. Her prescribed medications are Aricept...

Pharmacology

1.How does one differentiate between serotonin syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome and malignant hyperthermia? 2.2. KO is a 15 yo receiving valproic acid. What are the indications for this medication and what are the monitoring parameters? KP is a 24 that is...