Pharmkat

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1. Can someone explain the difference between uptake & reuptake?

   Pharmkat replied to bassadict69's topic in Student Assist

   Depression caused by chemical imbalances can be treated by reducing the amount of (serotonin for example) reuptook by the synaptic bulb it was released from. This creates more availability (of serotonin) in the synaptic cleft to be used. This is one...

2. Purpose of Proton Pump Inhibitor in Colon CA

   Pharmkat replied to ACCNurse2B's topic in Student Assist

   One more assumption... PPI's and H2 blockers always confuse me. But in response to your question, I know that the stomach has a pretty narrow ph range at which it can absorb nutrients effectivey. Ulcers are a big concern, as well, like you said. :)

3. Help!!! with studying for exam...

   Pharmkat replied to mjjgirl7's topic in Student Assist

   I am in the same boat! I feel like when I go into an exam that I know what I am talking about... and then I get to the questions, and my approach or strategy is all wrong. It seems to me like the tests are written differently. For example: during the...

4. Can Addiction be "Cured"

   Pharmkat replied to longhornfan1's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there! In my experience with this topic, I feel that addiction is much related to wanting to control the feelings we have, to change them according to the way we want to feel. It seems like you asked yourself "Why am I doing this" (like when...

5. skills check-offs are killing me!

   Pharmkat replied to BlackSweater's topic in Student Assist

   I HATED skills class. Sounds alot like mine from a year ago. I finally ended up following around kids in my class and asking them if they wanted to practice sometime... this was actually the hardest part! I made friends, and even though I started off...

6. Ineffective Airway Clearance

   Pharmkat replied to arenars's topic in Student Assist

   Impaired Spontaneous Ventilation????????

7. NEED HELP ASAP!! DKA

   Pharmkat replied to 2bNurse_YM's topic in Student Assist

   Respiratory diagnoses are tricky... I have really tried this semester to get these straight. My clinical instructor says that when you pick the right one, she can tell that you really know your pathophysiology. :) How about Impaired Spontaneous Venti...

8. Hypo/Hyperglycemia,in relation to BP

   Pharmkat replied to Jjearkwein's topic in Student Assist

   Hypocaf- You are a genius!!!!! Thanks!

9. Hypo/Hyperglycemia,in relation to BP

   Pharmkat replied to Jjearkwein's topic in Student Assist

   Yeah, high BP is SO influenced by genes... how old was the patient? I have a question, too. Has anyone heard of LADA (late onset adult diabetes)? My doctors were looking into this for me b/c I was running high blood sugars for awhile and getting chro...

10. Hypo/Hyperglycemia,in relation to BP

    Pharmkat replied to Jjearkwein's topic in Student Assist

    Question for you all.... Is there any reason for you to think the patient might have an eating disorder? Vomiting= low blood sugar/ electrolytes = alkilosis (also, cold extremities/ poor perfusion) as well as elevated BP- both manifestations (hypogly...

11. HELP PLEASE!!!! mental health is about to ruin me!!!

    Pharmkat replied to 9janurse's topic in Student Assist

    "Pharmacology Success" saved me!!! Look into that whole series... good stuff.:)

12. Annoyed-how do you pass med-surg

    Pharmkat replied to VM85's topic in Student Assist

    Yeah, I forgot to mention that class attendance is crucial. *giggle* If I miss class, I miss the important nursing interventions and important examples the teacher gives that often jog my memory for test questions. Oh yeah, one more thing. Look for s...

13. Annoyed-how do you pass med-surg

    Pharmkat replied to VM85's topic in Student Assist

    Yeah, this seems to be a common theme! I am not doing as well as I'd like either, but I found a couple things that help... There is SO much info. that our teachers give us, and a million ways that it can be presented in test questions that studying t...

14. All you A students

    Pharmkat replied to BeachPrincess's topic in Student Assist

    Wow! I just love this site! You guys are great! It's so exciting to hear about everyone's determination and tips and tricks. Thanks!

15. All you A students

    Pharmkat replied to BeachPrincess's topic in Student Assist

    Hi there... I totally appreciate this post!!! I had all A's (no A-'s even!!!!) up until I started the nursing core classes at my school. I study and study, try to anticipate the instructors questions, read numerous NCLEX resources and STUDY, STUDY ST...