Progressive Care Nursing Certification: Preparation, Review, and Practice ExamsThe best review available for Progressive Care certification! CD-ROM with 2 comprehensive practice exams Progressive Care Nursing Certification is a complete step-by-step guide that thoroughly covers everything you need to know to pass the examination administered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Presented in short, easy-to-read chapters, the book includes subject-specific practice exams, allowing you to target your study and quickly identify weak areas. In addition, the handy “Editor’s Note” highlights what’s important and gives you an idea of the number of questions you should expect on a given topic. Everything you need to pass the Progressive Care certification exam:
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... Insulin Insulin is a small protein comprising two amino acid chains. If the chains become separated, insulin loses its effectiveness. Once secreted into the circulatory system, insulin is removed by the liver and degraded. Most insulin ...
... insulin. A number of additional factors including cytokines, epinephrine, and reactive oxygen species are also involved in initiating hepatic insulin resistance. The reported effects of hyperglycemia in critical illness include impaired ...
... Insulin glargine 3–4 None ≥24 Intermediate–to Long–acting Insulin detemir 3–4 3–9 6–23 Intermediate–acting Insulin NPH (isophane suspension) 1–2 4–12 14–24 Short–acting Insulin regular 0.5 2.5–5 4–12 Rapid–acting Insulin lispro 0.25 ...
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Part II Pulmonary | 139 |
Part III Endocrine | 223 |
Part IV Immunology and Hematology | 269 |
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