Nursing 218 Final Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers
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Nur 218
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Nur 218
Allergen - Answer-A substance to which the body mounts a hypersensitivity response
Nasal Rebound Congestion - Answer-Hyper secretion of mucous following the use of a nasal decongestants
Antitussives - Answer-Drugs used to suppress cough
Mucolytics - Answer-Drugs used to loosen thick mucous...
Nursing 218 Final Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers
Allergen - Answer-A substance to which the body mounts a hypersensitivity response
Nasal Rebound Congestion - Answer-Hyper secretion of mucous following the use of a
nasal decongestants
Antitussives - Answer-Drugs used to suppress cough
Mucolytics - Answer-Drugs used to loosen thick mucous
Expectorants - Answer-Drugs used to increase bronchial secretions
Major functions of the upper respiratory tract - Answer--Warms, humidifies and cleans
the air before it enters the lungs
-Nasal mucosa is the first line of immunologic defense
Histamine Receptors - Answer--H1: Responsible for allergic response symptoms
-H2: Found in gastric mucosa
Advantages of inhaling pulmonary drugs - Answer--Delivers drugs to their immediate
site of action, reducing systemic side effects
-Oral drugs would have to be in a higher dose and effect entire body
-Immediate relief for bronchospasm
Disadvantages of inhaling pulmonary drugs - Answer--Difficult to measure the dose
received
-Only 10-50% of the drug reaches the lower respiratory tract
Acute asthma pharmacology - Answer--Beta-adrenergic agonists
-Activates the sympathetic nervous system which relaxes bronchial smooth muscles
resulting in bronchodilation
Chronic asthma pharmacology - Answer--Anticholinergics
-Blocks the parasympathetic nervous system
Ventilation - Answer-The process of moving air into and out of the lungs
Perfusion - Answer-Blood flow through a tissue or organ
Diffusion - Answer-The passive movement of particles along a concentration gradient
from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration
, Asthma - Answer-A chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs characterized by airway
obstruction
Status asthmaticus - Answer-Rapid, repeated asthma attacks that are life threatening
Emphysema - Answer-Terminal lung disease characterized by permanent dilation of the
alveoli
Chronic bronchitis - Answer-Recurrent disease of the lungs characterized by excess
mucous production, inflammation and coughing
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Answer-Generic term used to
describe several pulmonary conditions characterized by cough, mucous production, and
impaired gas exchange
Peptic Ulcer - Answer-Erosion of the mucosa in the alimentary canal, most commonly in
the stomach or duodenum
Peristalsis - Answer-Involuntary wave-like contraction of the smooth muscle lining the
alimentary canal
Mucosa Layer - Answer-Lining of the GI tract
Helicobacter pylori - Answer-Bacterium associated with a large percentage of peptic
ulcer disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Answer--Regurgitation of stomach
contents into the esophagus
-Heartburn, obesity
-Older adults are more likely to be affected, NSAIDS increase risk
-Avoid alcohol, stay upright after meals, eat smaller meals
Peptic Ulcer Disease - Answer--Associated with high stress levels
-Burning, abdominal pain, blood in vomit and/or stool
-Stop smoking, reduce stress
Nausea - Answer-Uncomfortable wave-like sensation that precedes vomiting
Emesis - Answer-Vomiting
Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone - Answer-Area in the cerebral cortex that initiates vomiting
Emetogenic Potential - Answer-The capacity of a chemotherapeutic drug to cause
vomiting
Antiemetics - Answer-Drug used to prevent or reduce nausea and vomiting
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