RNSG 1301 Pharmacology Mid-term study guide || with 100% Correct Answers.
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How does a nurse know a client is experiencing an allergic reaction or an adverse reaction? correct answers Adverse reaction: Adverse effects are undesired effects that may be unpleasant or even dangerous. Causes could be from taking too much or too little of drug.
Allergic reaction: Formation of...
RNSG 1301 Pharmacology Mid-term study guide || with
100% Correct Answers.
How does a nurse know a client is experiencing an allergic reaction or an adverse reaction?
correct answers Adverse reaction: Adverse effects are undesired effects that may be unpleasant
or even dangerous. Causes could be from taking too much or too little of drug.
Allergic reaction: Formation of antibodies to a drug or drug protein causing an immune response.
Drug allergy classifications correct answers Anaphylactic, cytotoxic, serum sickness, and
delayed reactions
What is the role of the CDC? correct answers It's main goal is to protect the public health and
safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability in the US and
internationally. The CDC focuses national attention on developing and applying disease control
and prevention
What is the role of FDA? correct answers Responsible for the regulation and enforcement of
drug evaluation and distribution policies
What is the role of the DEA? correct answers Responsible for the enforcement of controlled
substance policies, regulates the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of drugs that are
known to have abuse potential.
The half life of a medication is 60 minutes. What does this mean? correct answers The half-life
of a drug is the time it takes for the amount of the drug in the body to decrease to one half of the
peak level it previously achieved. Every 60 minutes the dose will decrease by half?
What is included in the nursing process? correct answers A: Assessment
D: DIagnosis
P: PLanning
I: Implentation
E: Evaluation
What factors affect absorption of an oral medication? correct answers Acidity of stomach,
Length of time in stomach, blood flow to GI tract, presence of interacting food and drugs
Pregnancy Category A: correct answers No risk for fetus
Pregnancy category B: correct answers Insufficient data to use in pregnancy
Pregnancy category C: correct answers Benefits of medication could outweigh the risks
Pregnancy category D: correct answers There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on
adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but
potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
, Pregnancy Category X: correct answers Avoid use in pregnancy or those who could become
pregnant
Risk to fetus outweighs potential benefits of drug
What is the purpose of the scopolamine patch? correct answers It is used to help motion sickness
and to help prevent stomach upset and throwing up from surgery and may be given for other
reasons
How is scopolamine administered? correct answers -Transdermally as a small patch placed
behind ear
What are mydriatics? correct answers drugs that dilate the pupil (anticholingeric)
Who are mydriatics used on? Any cultural/ethnic groups require different dosages? Why or why
not? correct answers Used preoperatively for eye surgery. Are much less effective on african
americans than in general populations. Increased dose may be needed, and there may be a
prolonged time to peak effect. Also seen in individuals with dark pigmented eyes
What are anticholinergics? correct answers Drugs that oppose the effects of acetycholine at
acetycholine receptor sites.
What are side effects or anticholinergics? correct answers "dries you up" ( can't see, can't pee,
can't talk, can't sh*t)
What are the common adverse effects of gentamicin? correct answers Sinusitis, dizziness, rash
fever, risk of nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, tinitis, seizure
Describe the side effects, labs, and organs affected for a patient on cephalpsporins correct
answers Side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, abdominal pain, and flatulence.
**Pseudomembranous collitis also reported
Labs: Culture and sensitivity test. Check renal and hepatic function. (Creatinine BUN)
Patient teaching: Finish all antibiotics, use caution while pregnant or lactating, Use with caution
in patients with renal or kidney impairment
Organs affected: Skin, genitals, bones, throat
What patient education should be included when administering tetracycline? correct answers
(antibiotic) Take this drug on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2-3 hours after a meal with a
full glass of water. You may develop other infections in your mouth or vagina. Do not take this
drug with food, dairy products , iron preparations, or antacids.
causes photosensitivity (wear sunscreen)
What patient education should be included when administering levothyroxine? correct answers
(hypothyroidism) Never stop taking this drug without consulting with your health care provider.
The drug is used to replace an important hormone and will probably have to be taken for life.
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