NRSG 2350 Final Exam Study Guide
Questions And Correct Answers.
Absorption - Answer The time of entry into the body to the entry of the circulatory system
Metabolism - Answer Drugs are activated/transformed by body
Chemical name - Answer Has a patent for a few years, then different companies use it
Generic name - Answer How it's presented to the FDA, has a relation name with chemical. Ex:
acetaminophen
Trade name - Answer Walmart/Target names it. Ex: Tylenol
Thiazide Diuretics (HCTZ) - Answer Inhibit reabsorption of Na, K, and Cl
Nursing concerns of Thiazide Diuretics - Answer Wt's, I&O, Drug interactions with Digoxin, Electrolyte
imbalances
Loop Diuretics (Lasix) - Answer Works in loop of henle, Works in loop of henle, Can produce large
amounts of fluid loss quickly
Side effects of Loop Diuretics - Answer Hypokalemia, Hypotension, Dizziness, Ototoxicity
K+ Sparing Diuretic (Spironolactone) - Answer Loss of sodium, retain potassium, Slow acting/weak
diuretic, Used to treat hyper aldosterone
Nursing concerns of K+ Sparing Diuretic - Answer I&O, Wt, Monitor for S/S of hyperkalemia, Avoid salt
substitutes and foods with potassium
, corticosteroids - Answer Reduces inflammation, May be combined with bronchodilator
Inhaled corticosteroids - Answer Does NOT produce systemic effects, NOT for emergent use/pregnancy,
Bronchodilator FIRST then corticosteroid
Side Effects of Inhaled corticosteroids - Answer Hypoglycemia, Wt gain, Adrenal SE
Baclofen - Answer Muscle relaxant, "BACK"lofent
Epoetin alpha - Answer stimulates erythropoiesis and is used to treat anemia, commonly associated
with chronic kidney failure and cancer chemotherapy
Side Effects of Epoetin alpha - Answer Headache, muscle aches, V/N, Blood clots, HA
Clonazepam - antiepileptic - Answer Used to treat seizures, panic disorders and anxiety
Side Effects of Clonazepam - antiepileptic - Answer indigestion, drowsiness, inducing of a relaxed easy
state, dizziness, low energy, loss of muscle coordination, slurred speech
Diazepam - Answer It can treat anxiety, muscle spasms and seizures
Narcan (naloxone) - Answer Used for opioid overdose
Cox 1 - Answer Produces prostaglandins that cause platelet aggregation. If blocked = systemic bleeding,
fluid retention
Cox 2 - Answer blocks platelets from clumping, If blocked = analgesic, anti-inflammatory/antipyretic
and platelet clumping (thrombosis and heart)
