NSG124 / NSG 124 Exam 3 (NEW 2024 / 2025 Update): Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing
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NSG 124/ NSG124 (NSG124)
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Herzing University
Exam 3: NSG 124 / NSG124 (NEW 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: Calcium Channel Blockers general info Answer: - first line drug for hypertension - blocks calcium ions access to cells causing decreased demand for oxyg...
NSG 124 - Pharmacology Exam 3 Question: Calcium Channel Blockers general info Answer: - first line drug for hypertension - blocks calcium ions access to cells causing decreased demand for oxygen, decreased contractility - avoid GRAPEFRUIT juice Ex: Amlodipine, Verapamil, Diltiazem, Nifedipine Question: calcium channel blockers adverse effects Answer: - heart failure - dysrhythmias - Stevens -Johnson syndrome - peripheral edema - bradycardia - dizziness Question: alpha -adrenergic blockers general info Answer: - relaxes blood vessels, leading to decreased blood pressure - DO NOT take with male enhancement drugs Ex: Doxazosin, Prazosin, Terazosin Question: alpha -adrenergic blockers adverse effects Answer: - dizziness - drowsiness - headache - stuffy nose - hypotension - nervousness Question: beta-adrenergic blockers (beta blockers) general info Answer: - LOL medications - decreases cardiac workload - slows heart rate and decreases blood pressure - treats HF, dysrhythmias, hypertension, angina - prophylaxis for MI - can mask symptoms of hypogly cemia - DO NOT give to asthma patients Ex: Metoprolol, Labetalol, Atenolol, Propranolol Question: beta blockers nursing considerations Answer: - check blood sugar - check heart rate - assess for fluid overload - DO NOT give to asthma patients Question: beta blockers adverse effects Answer: - fluid retention - worsening of HF - fatigue - orthostatic hypotension - bradycardia - sexual dysfunction Question: beta blockers contraindications Answer: "ABCDE" Asthma Block (heart block) COPD Diabetes mellitus Electrolyte (hyperkalemia)
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