Email Etiquette and Online Communication Quiz

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What is Netiquette?

The ability to communicate effectively with different cultures

A platform for personal and professional communication

A set of guidelines to help people use email securely (correct)

A way for people to talk with others in their community

In what context do people use Blogs?

Promoting personal respect

Personal security guidelines

Effective communication with different cultures

Professional community communication (correct)

What does Cultural competence refer to?

Effective communication across different cultures (correct)

References to cultural differences

Cultural guidelines for behavior

Distinguishing cultural subgroups

When does effective communication occur?

When the delivery matches the situation Signup and view all the answers

Why is Netiquette important?

To ensure clarity and respect online Signup and view all the answers

Which platform is specifically mentioned for personal and professional community interactions?

Blogs Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for effective communication with diverse cultures?

Demonstrating cultural competence Signup and view all the answers

'Effective communication results when the delivery is appropriate to the _____________.' Fill in the blank.

Situation Signup and view all the answers

'Cultural competence' refers to:

Adapting to cultural differences Signup and view all the answers

What does the public seek from health professionals, according to the text?

Reassurance Signup and view all the answers

What should a respectful person not do?

Disparage another person Signup and view all the answers

In healthcare, how can the way a professional appears to a family impact trust?

Ability Signup and view all the answers

Despite changing social norms, what problem persists in the operating room according to the text?

Verbal abuse Signup and view all the answers

What can stressors in the operating room environment hinder, as mentioned in the text?

Good communication and teamwork Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is cited in the text as an interpersonal conflict leading to team conflicts?

Personality clash Signup and view all the answers

What behavior does a respectful person avoid as per the text's discussion on respect?

'Disparage' others Signup and view all the answers

'Good communication and teamwork' can be obstructed by what in the operating room environment?

'Stressors' Signup and view all the answers

'Active listening' is a trait that a respectful person should practice, according to the text. Which behavior should they avoid?

'Dismissing others' Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Pharmacotherapeutics?

Clinical use of drugs to prevent and treat diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Pharmaceutics in pharmacology?

Studying drug dosage forms' influence on drug effects Signup and view all the answers

Which dosage form is an example of a parenteral drug administration route?

Solutions Signup and view all the answers

In pharmacokinetics, what does 'distribution' refer to?

Movement of drug from site of administration to bloodstream Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of extended-release dosage forms?

Prolonged release of drug molecules in the GI tract Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of FDA in drug regulation?

Approval and clinical oversight of drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the study of pharmacology?

The effects of drugs on living organisms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic areas of pharmacology mentioned in the text?

Pharmacognosy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a drug's trade name or proprietary name?

To provide a short, marketable name for the drug Signup and view all the answers

How are some drugs classified, according to the text?

Both (a) and (b) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a drug's generic name or nonproprietary name?

To list the drug in official drug compendiums Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a subspecialty area of pharmacology in the text?

Pharmacoepidemiology Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of anticholinergic drugs?

Block parasympathetic nervous impulses Signup and view all the answers

Which healthcare professional conducts preoperative assessments for surgical patients?

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of preoperative assessment for surgical patients?

Avoid unnecessary procedures Signup and view all the answers

Which type of drug provides pain relief while allowing the patient to remain conscious?

Analgesic Signup and view all the answers

In pharmacology, what is the role of narcotics?

Provide relief of pain without loss of consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates anticholinergics from sedatives in terms of their physiological effects?

Sedatives block parasympathetic nervous impulses Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a preoperative anesthesia evaluation?

To determine the optimal anesthetic plan Signup and view all the answers

Why is the patient's physical status classified preoperatively?

To guide the anesthetic plan based on established criteria Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is typically administered to relieve a patient's preoperative anxiety?

Sedative Signup and view all the answers

What type of medication helps reduce pain and may decrease the amount of anesthesia required during surgery?

Analgesic Signup and view all the answers

Which medication group is used to inhibit mucous secretions in the respiratory system and digestive tract?

Anticholinergics Signup and view all the answers

What are medications administered preoperatively to reduce nausea and the risk of vomiting called?

Antiemetics Signup and view all the answers

Which group of sedatives is most commonly used before surgery?

Benzodiazepines Signup and view all the answers

Which drug does NOT belong to the benzodiazepine family?

Promethazine Signup and view all the answers

Why is gum chewing not allowed preoperatively?

It increases gastric fluid volume Signup and view all the answers

What effect does administering anticholinergics preoperatively have?

Blocking certain receptors on the vagus nerve Signup and view all the answers

Which medication category does Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) belong to?

Anticholinergic Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Meperidine (Demerol) in preoperative medication?

Reducing pain perception Signup and view all the answers

How does Ondansetron (Zofran) function preoperatively?

By reducing nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Ranitidine (Zantac) in preoperative care?

Reducing gastric fluid volume Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preoperative administration of an H2 blocker?

Inhibit the production of gastric acid Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is not a focus of a preoperative assessment?

Melanoma Signup and view all the answers

What trade name is famotidine marketed under?

Pepcid Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of metoclopramide (Reglan)?

Increase gastrointestinal motility Signup and view all the answers

Which agent neutralizes gastric acid?

Sodium citrate Signup and view all the answers

In the context of gastroesophageal reflux, what happens when the lower esophageal sphincter and thorax muscles relax?

Relax Signup and view all the answers

'Bicitra' is a preoperative antacid used to neutralize stomach acidity. What drug class does Bicitra belong to?

Antacid Signup and view all the answers

'Ranitidine' is an example of which type of medication?

H2 blocker Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of administering a preoperative antacid?

Neutralize gastric acid Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is commonly used to minimize damage caused by aspiration of gastric contents during surgery?

Bicitra Signup and view all the answers

What is the trade name for meperidine?

Versed Signup and view all the answers

Which drug group includes both Valium and Ativan?

Tranquilizers Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name for Astramorph?

Fentanyl Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is typically used to block the vagal response to certain stimuli during surgery?

Decrease in heart rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of glycopyrrolate (Robinul) in a preoperative setting?

Anti-salivation Signup and view all the answers

How does the onset time of atropine compare to that of glycopyrrolate?

Immediate Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of action for morphine under the trade name Duramorph?

2-3 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of administering metoclopramide (Reglan) to at-risk patients?

To reduce gastric fluid volume Signup and view all the answers

In the context of anesthesia, why might an indwelling urinary catheter insertion require the administration of an analgesic preoperatively?

To relieve pain Signup and view all the answers

Which benzodiazepine is commonly administered preoperatively?