NURS 251 (NURS251)

NURS 251 Module 1 Pharmacology Questions and Answers- Portage Learning (2024)

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NURS 251 Pharmacology Final Exam-Portage Learning

Module 3 3.1: Introduction to Cardiology Taking a Blood Pressure Blood pressure is the pressure exerted against the walls of blood vessels as blood circulates through the body. Blood pressure is measured using an instrument called a sphygmomanometer, perhaps more commonly known as the blood pressure cuff. The pressures associated are measured in units of millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg). The health care provider inflates a blood pressure cuff in order to cut off the blood flow from the brach...

NURS 251 Pharmacology Module 7 Exam All Answers Correct - Portage Learning. Module 7 7.1: Introduction to Gastroenterology The organs of the upper gastrointestinal tract (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum) work in conjunction to first digest food and then absorb the nutrients obtained from the digested food. Both the stomach and the upper part of the small intestines (duodenum) release hormones and enzymes that help in this process. When food enters the body, the stomach is ...

NURS 251 Pharmacology Module 8 Exam Questions and Answers- Portage Learning. Module 8 8.1: Pain Pain is a basic protective mechanism of the body. The sensation of pain may serve as a warning of imminent danger (fire) or that there is something wrong in the body (cancer). Alternatively, pain can accompany the normal healing process (inflammation). When the intensity and duration of a person’s pain begin to affect their ability to function, analgesics can become very helpful. Analgesics ar...

NURS 251 Pharmacology Module 9 Exam Correct Questions and Answers- Portage Learning. Module 9 9.1: Introduction to Specialty Medications In general, specialty medications are high cost medications used for treating complex disease states. They can be challenging to both manufacture and administer, and they often require significant patient education and close monitoring to ensure their safe and appropriate use. Although specialty medications were once a very small piece of the pharmaceutic...

NURS 251 Pharmacology Module 9 Exam Correct Questions and Answers- Portage Learning. Module 9 9.1: Introduction to Specialty Medications In general, specialty medications are high cost medications used for treating complex disease states. They can be challenging to both manufacture and administer, and they often require significant patient education and close monitoring to ensure their safe and appropriate use. Although specialty medications were once a very small piece of the pharmaceutic...

NURS 251 Pharmacology Module 8 Exam Questions and Answers- Portage Learning. Module 8 8.1: Pain Pain is a basic protective mechanism of the body. The sensation of pain may serve as a warning of imminent danger (fire) or that there is something wrong in the body (cancer). Alternatively, pain can accompany the normal healing process (inflammation). When the intensity and duration of a person’s pain begin to affect their ability to function, analgesics can become very helpful. Analgesics ar...