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What is the main cause of hyperglycemia in NIDDM (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus)?
What is the main cause of hyperglycemia in NIDDM (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus)?
- Insufficient insulin production from pancreatic cells
- Loss of normal tissue sensitivity to insulin (correct)
- Excessive glucagon secretion from the pancreas
- Autoimmunity against pancreatic cells
Which type of diabetes is typically managed with oral hypoglycemic drugs?
Which type of diabetes is typically managed with oral hypoglycemic drugs?
- Neither IDDM nor NIDDM
- Both IDDM and NIDDM
- NIDDM (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) (correct)
- IDDM (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus)
What is the primary function of diuretics in the management of heart disease?
What is the primary function of diuretics in the management of heart disease?
- Assist the body to remove salt and water, reducing swelling (correct)
- Reduce blood pressure by blocking the renin-angiotensin system
- Inhibit calcium entry into heart muscle cells to prevent arrhythmias
- Dilate blood vessels to improve blood flow
Which antibiotic class is typically more effective against gram-positive bacteria?
Which antibiotic class is typically more effective against gram-positive bacteria?
What is the primary mechanism of action of aminoglycoside antibiotics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of aminoglycoside antibiotics?
Which of the following is a key difference between IDDM and NIDDM?
Which of the following is a key difference between IDDM and NIDDM?
What is the primary purpose of nitrates in the management of cardiovascular disease?
What is the primary purpose of nitrates in the management of cardiovascular disease?
What is the main function of sedatives in the hospital setting?
What is the main function of sedatives in the hospital setting?
Which type of anesthetic is most suitable for major abdominal and thoracic surgery?
Which type of anesthetic is most suitable for major abdominal and thoracic surgery?
What is a common risk factor for patients being prescribed anticoagulants?
What is a common risk factor for patients being prescribed anticoagulants?
What is the purpose of analgesics?
What is the purpose of analgesics?
Which group of drugs includes Pethidine and Morphine?
Which group of drugs includes Pethidine and Morphine?
What do local analgesics do?
What do local analgesics do?
Which drug does not require a prescription according to the text?
Which drug does not require a prescription according to the text?
What specific challenge can narcotics cause for clients who use them in hospital for long periods?
What specific challenge can narcotics cause for clients who use them in hospital for long periods?
Which group of drugs is designed to reduce inflammation?
Which group of drugs is designed to reduce inflammation?
What is the purpose of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDs)?
What is the purpose of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDs)?
Which group of medications are known for reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach lining cells?
Which group of medications are known for reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach lining cells?
What do H2 Receptor Antagonists primarily treat?
What do H2 Receptor Antagonists primarily treat?
Which category of medications is commonly used to encourage bronchodilation in asthma attacks?
Which category of medications is commonly used to encourage bronchodilation in asthma attacks?
How do Inhaled Corticosteroids primarily function?
How do Inhaled Corticosteroids primarily function?
Which group of medications is known for preventing nausea and/or vomiting?
Which group of medications is known for preventing nausea and/or vomiting?
What is the primary purpose of Steroidal Anti-inflammatories (SAIDS)?
What is the primary purpose of Steroidal Anti-inflammatories (SAIDS)?
What is the main function of Mucolytics?
What is the main function of Mucolytics?
What condition are Proton Pump Inhibitors primarily prescribed for?
What condition are Proton Pump Inhibitors primarily prescribed for?
What is the role of β2 Agonists in asthma management?
What is the role of β2 Agonists in asthma management?
What is the primary role of a physiotherapist regarding a client's medication?
What is the primary role of a physiotherapist regarding a client's medication?
Why is it important for a physiotherapist working in an outpatient respiratory clinic to understand the side effects of common respiratory medications?
Why is it important for a physiotherapist working in an outpatient respiratory clinic to understand the side effects of common respiratory medications?
If a client tells a physiotherapist that their regular medication has changed and they feel it is affecting their sleep, appetite, and balance, what is the appropriate action for the physiotherapist to take?
If a client tells a physiotherapist that their regular medication has changed and they feel it is affecting their sleep, appetite, and balance, what is the appropriate action for the physiotherapist to take?
If a client's oxygen saturation drops during physiotherapy treatment and does not respond to physiotherapy interventions, what should the physiotherapist do?
If a client's oxygen saturation drops during physiotherapy treatment and does not respond to physiotherapy interventions, what should the physiotherapist do?
What is the main reason why a physiotherapist working on an oncology ward should understand the pattern of chemotherapy in terms of when clients begin to feel unwell and when they start to recover?
What is the main reason why a physiotherapist working on an oncology ward should understand the pattern of chemotherapy in terms of when clients begin to feel unwell and when they start to recover?
If a client is experiencing nausea after a surgery, what is the appropriate action for the physiotherapist to take?
If a client is experiencing nausea after a surgery, what is the appropriate action for the physiotherapist to take?
What is the advantage of providing post-operative analgesia via IV infusion compared to IM administration?
What is the advantage of providing post-operative analgesia via IV infusion compared to IM administration?
Which route of drug administration is characterized by self-administration of small doses by clients through a microprocessor-controlled pump?
Which route of drug administration is characterized by self-administration of small doses by clients through a microprocessor-controlled pump?
What is a common side effect associated with epidural analgesia?
What is a common side effect associated with epidural analgesia?
Which drug administration route requires a working gut for absorption, which might not be present immediately after major surgery?
Which drug administration route requires a working gut for absorption, which might not be present immediately after major surgery?
What is the primary advantage of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in post-operative care?
What is the primary advantage of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in post-operative care?
Which drug administration route is known for providing a more continuous blood concentration of opioids compared to others?
Which drug administration route is known for providing a more continuous blood concentration of opioids compared to others?
What type of pain is intrapleural analgesia most effective for?
What type of pain is intrapleural analgesia most effective for?
What is a significant disadvantage of IM drug administration for post-operative analgesia?
What is a significant disadvantage of IM drug administration for post-operative analgesia?
What is the purpose of a lock-out interval in patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)?
What is the purpose of a lock-out interval in patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)?
What is a common drawback associated with epidural analgesia using a client-controlled system (PECA)?
What is a common drawback associated with epidural analgesia using a client-controlled system (PECA)?
What is the main purpose of analgesics?
What is the main purpose of analgesics?
What type of pain is intrapleural analgesia most effective for?
What type of pain is intrapleural analgesia most effective for?
What is the primary function of nitrates in the management of cardiovascular disease?
What is the primary function of nitrates in the management of cardiovascular disease?
What do local analgesics do?
What do local analgesics do?
What is the main role of a physiotherapist regarding a client's medication?
What is the main role of a physiotherapist regarding a client's medication?
What is the advantage of providing post-operative analgesia via IV infusion compared to IM administration?
What is the advantage of providing post-operative analgesia via IV infusion compared to IM administration?
What is the appropriate action for a physiotherapist if a client tells them that their regular medication has changed and is affecting their sleep, appetite, and balance?
What is the appropriate action for a physiotherapist if a client tells them that their regular medication has changed and is affecting their sleep, appetite, and balance?
If a client's oxygen saturation drops during physiotherapy treatment and does not respond to interventions, what should the physiotherapist do?
If a client's oxygen saturation drops during physiotherapy treatment and does not respond to interventions, what should the physiotherapist do?
Why is it important for a physiotherapist working in an outpatient respiratory clinic to understand the side effects of common respiratory medications?
Why is it important for a physiotherapist working in an outpatient respiratory clinic to understand the side effects of common respiratory medications?
What is the primary advantage of providing post-operative analgesia via IV infusion compared to IM administration?
What is the primary advantage of providing post-operative analgesia via IV infusion compared to IM administration?
What is the main function of sedatives in the hospital setting?
What is the main function of sedatives in the hospital setting?
What is the primary role of a physiotherapist regarding a client's medication?
What is the primary role of a physiotherapist regarding a client's medication?
What is the primary cause of hyperglycemia in NIDDM?
What is the primary cause of hyperglycemia in NIDDM?
What is the main function of diuretics in the management of heart disease?
What is the main function of diuretics in the management of heart disease?
What is the primary role of sedatives in the hospital setting?
What is the primary role of sedatives in the hospital setting?
What is the purpose of anti-coagulants in patient care?
What is the purpose of anti-coagulants in patient care?
What is the main function of antibiotics in healthcare?
What is the main function of antibiotics in healthcare?
What is the primary function of anti-fungal medications?
What is the primary function of anti-fungal medications?
What is the main purpose of general anesthetic in surgery?
What is the main purpose of general anesthetic in surgery?
What is the primary function of cardiovascular medications known as nitrates?
What is the primary function of cardiovascular medications known as nitrates?
What is the main function of sedatives like Diazepam and Midazolam?
What is the main function of sedatives like Diazepam and Midazolam?
What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillins such as Amoxycillin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillins such as Amoxycillin?
What is the primary function of H2 Receptor Antagonists?
What is the primary function of H2 Receptor Antagonists?
What is the main function of β2 Agonists in asthma management?
What is the main function of β2 Agonists in asthma management?
What do Inhaled Corticosteroids primarily do?
What do Inhaled Corticosteroids primarily do?
What condition are Proton Pump Inhibitors primarily prescribed for?
What condition are Proton Pump Inhibitors primarily prescribed for?
What is the main purpose of Mucolytics?
What is the main purpose of Mucolytics?
What is the main purpose of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDs)?
What is the main purpose of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDs)?
What type of pain is intrapleural analgesia most effective for?
What type of pain is intrapleural analgesia most effective for?
What is the primary purpose of Steroidal Anti-inflammatories (SAIDS)?
What is the primary purpose of Steroidal Anti-inflammatories (SAIDS)?
What do Anti-emetics primarily prevent?
What do Anti-emetics primarily prevent?
What is the main function of diuretics in the management of heart disease?
What is the main function of diuretics in the management of heart disease?
What is the advantage of providing post-operative analgesia via IV infusion compared to IM administration?
What is the advantage of providing post-operative analgesia via IV infusion compared to IM administration?
What is the main function of Mucolytics?
What is the main function of Mucolytics?
What is the purpose of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDs)?
What is the purpose of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDs)?
Which group of medications is known for preventing nausea and/or vomiting?
Which group of medications is known for preventing nausea and/or vomiting?
What is a common side effect associated with epidural analgesia?
What is a common side effect associated with epidural analgesia?
What do local analgesics do?
What do local analgesics do?
What is a common drawback associated with epidural analgesia using a client-controlled system (PECA)?
What is a common drawback associated with epidural analgesia using a client-controlled system (PECA)?
What type of pain is intrapleural analgesia most effective for?
What type of pain is intrapleural analgesia most effective for?
What is the main reason why a physiotherapist working on an oncology ward should understand the pattern of chemotherapy in terms of when clients begin to feel unwell and when they start to recover?
What is the main reason why a physiotherapist working on an oncology ward should understand the pattern of chemotherapy in terms of when clients begin to feel unwell and when they start to recover?
What is the primary advantage of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in post-operative care?
What is the primary advantage of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in post-operative care?
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