If Dr. Ryder had 10 Caucasian patients in the next month, how many would you predict to have each of the TPMT enzyme activity levels, based on the graph above? Low: Medium: High:how many would you predict to have each of the TPMT enzyme activity levels, based on the graph above? Place Your Order Here!
Suggest a reason why the drug might affect the two girls differently. 1b. What tests might Dr. Ryder order to determine why the two girls are reacting as they are to the drug? Provide two or three appropriate examples of tests. “Pharmacogenetics” by Jeanne Ting Chowning Page 3 Part II – Enzyme Activity Dr. Ryder
Pharmacogenetics: Using Genetics to Treat Disease* “Pharmacogenetics” by Jeanne Ting Chowning Page 2 many drugs given as chemotherapy, it is important to give a high enough dosage to prevent cancer cells from replicating, while avoiding damage to the normal tissues. Too high a drug dose can be very toxic. Dr. Ryder knows that drugs are
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1. A patient diagnosed with PTSD is prescribed propranolol (Inderal) and the PMHNP understands that he was prescribed this medication for what purpose: A. He has uncontrolled high blood pressure and this must be treated before focusing on his PTSD. B. Beta blockers are linked to reconsolidation. C. This medication will allow the patient to
1. The PMHNP evaluates the patient for “fear conditioning” when he asks: A. Have you ever experienced any type of trauma? B. What do you do when you feel fear? C. Does your mother or father have a history of fear and/or worrying? D. What makes your fear better? Place Your Order Here!
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1. A patient is prescribed escitalopram (Lexapro) for his anxiety. When he asks why he was given an antidepressant the PMHNP’s best response is: A. “SSRIs are used to treat anxiety because serotonin has been proven to help with feelings of fear and worry.” B. “Even though you were diagnosed with anxiety there is a
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1. After ordering flumazenil (Rumazicon) the PMHNP cautions the staff to monitor for which possible effect? a. Respiratory depression b. Sedation and restlessness c. Sweating and nausea (This question was marked wrong but I think the answers are different too) d. Bradycardia and tachypnea Place Your Order Here!
1. The PMHNP understands that the potential of alcohol abuse in the anxious patient is higher for the following reason: A. Alcohol is legal and is a common way that most people deal with their problems. B. Alcohol works similar to benzodiazepines C. Up to 30% of people with anxiety use alcohol to self-medicate D.
1. During assessment a patient states “Why are you asking me about my heart, I am here for my head”, the PMHNP’s best response is: A. “Some medications can cause heart issues so it is necessary to rule those out before you begin medication.” B. “This is a part of our routine admission and it
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1. A patient was diagnosed with GAD 4 weeks ago and was placed on Clonazepam (klonopin) twice a day and citalopram (citalopram (celexa)) once daily. When he asks the PMHNP why it is necessary to wean him off of the Clonazepam (klonopin) the best response is: A. Clonazepam (klonopin) may interfere with citalopram (celexa)s targeted