swanguy

Thanks to all who replied. I was only studying this material, because MTSA ask you specifically about the mechanism of action of drugs at the cellular level. They expect you to know what you currently use in the ICU. Anyway, the interview went great, and I got in. Thanks to everyone who uses this board. I have followed it for several years and it has given me a lot of helpful information.

Thanks, I interview with MTSA.

Wondering if someone might enlighten me, I am preparing for an interview and have a couple pharm questions I can't seem to find answers to yet. 1) When dopamine stimulates D1 receptors in the renal vasculature it causes vasodilation, however the mechanism of Increasing cAMP and intracellular calcium is the exact same as say stimulating B1 receptors in the heart that leads to increased intracellular calcium, and therefore an increased contraction. To clarify, my question is why does increased intracellular calcium (after D1 receptor stimulation) in the renal arteries cause vasodialtion instead of vasoconstriction like other areas of the body when calcium is increased intracellularly? 2)Are D2 receptors stimulated the same time D1 receptors are and just counteract D1? (D1 stimulates adenlyly cyclase, D2 inhibits adenylyl cyclase correct?) Any help is appreciated, thanks.

I still have not heard anything yet- has anyone else? The waiting did not bother me so bad before, but it is now. I have had similar experiences previously as others with communicating with the admissions office so I am just waiting.

I live and work in Johnson City. Of course, there are plenty of job opportunities available here for nurses. As far as schools (CRNA) in the area, VCU recently extended it's program to Abington, VA which is 45 mins away. I have heard rumors of a future program possibly in Asheville, NC (30-45 mins away), but nothing official. This area is really pretty, and relatively cheap to live in. Let me know if I can help.