Maryville University Pharmacology NURS615 Pharm Exam 3 Questions and Correct Answer
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Maryville University Pharmacology NURS615
Pharm Exam 3 Questions and Correct AnswerMaryville University Pharmacology NURS615
Pharm Exam 3 Questions and Correct AnswerMaryville University Pharmacology NURS615
Pharm Exam 3 Questions and Correct AnswerMaryville University Pharmacology NURS615
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Elscores19/08/2024 14:27:30
Maryville University Pharmacology NURS615
Pharm Exam 3 Questions and Correct Answer
What hormones are produced by the adrenal gland and maintain homeostasis?
✓ ~: Corticosteroids/glucocorticoids/steroids
What is an endogenous glucocorticoid?
✓ ~: Cortisol
What are the 3 categories of steroid hormones?
✓ ~: 1. Glucocorticoids
2. Mineralcorticoids
3. Adrenal Sex Hormones
What is the MOA of corticosteroids?
✓ ~: 1. Inhibits the immune and inflammatory system
2. Inhibits arachidonic acid metabolism
3. Inhibits production of ILK-1, TNF, and other cytokines
, Elscores19/08/2024 14:27:30
✓ ~: Decreases inflammation by decreasing the movement of leukocytes into tissues
containing urate crystals -- this affects the way the body responds to the uric acid --
DECREASES swelling and pain
What is the indication of colchicine?
✓ ~: Prophylaxis of gout flares in adults (or to treat Behcets syndrome)
Is colchicine curative?
✓ ~: Not a cure and does not prevent the disease from progressing
What is low-dose colchicine?
✓ ~: 1.2mg followed by 0.6mg 1 hr later (for 1.8mg total)
What is high-dose colchicine?
✓ ~: 1.2mg followed by 0.6mg every 4-6hours (for 4.8mg total)
Is high or low-dose colchicine preferred?
✓ ~: Low-dose is AS EFFECTIVE as high-dose with LESS side effects
What is the main side effect of colchicine?
✓ ~: DIARRHEA (make sure this is in patient teaching)
What is the MOA of allopurinol (Zyloprim)?
✓ ~: Prevents formation of uric acid by inhibiting xanthine oxidase
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