June 2009 Nursing Board Exam Result

Deadline for Filing of Application for the November 2009 Nursing Board Exam

Update: Deadlines in filing of application for November 2009 Nursing Board Exam has been CHANGED.

The PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC) announces that the filing of applications for the November 29-30, 2009 (Sunday-Monday) Nursing Board Exam is now on-going in the Central Office and in the Regional Offices of PRC.

The following are the NEW deadlines of filing of applications:

1. NEW / FIRST TIMERS   -  OCTOBER 16, 2009
2. REPEATERS                  -  SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

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Drug Study – Gentamicin Sulfate

Garamycin, Garamycin Ophthalmic, Genoptic

Classifications: antiinfective; aminoglycoside antibiotic

Action:

Broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from Micromonospora purpurea. Action is usually bacteriocidal.

Indication:

Parenteral use restricted to treatment of serious infections of GI, respiratory, and urinary tracts, CNS, bone, skin, and soft tissue (including burns) when other less toxic antimicrobial agents are ineffective or are contraindicated. Has been used in combination with other antibiotics. Also used topically for primary and secondary skin infections and for superficial infections of external eye and its adnexa.

Dosage and Route:

Moderate to Severe Infection
Adult: IV/IM 1.5–2 mg/kg loading dose followed …

FAQ About Meningococccemia

1. What is meningococcemia?
   • Meningococcemia or meningococcal meningitis is an acute communicable infection caused by gram-negative bacteria. Neisseria meningitidis. There are several groups and sub-types of this organism. The bacteria are sensitive to sunlight and changes in temperature. They do not survive for 30 minutes. The disease usually occurs sporadically in the Philippines. Epidemics rarely occur.
2. What are the signs and symptoms of meningococcemia?
   • Meningococcemia is usually

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Conduction Anesthesia

Spinal, Epidural, Caudal

Definition:

Central nerve blocks performed by injecting anesthetic solutions intrathecally (into the subarachnoid space), into the epidural space, or into the caudal canal (an extension of the epidural space).

Discussion:

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