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NUR 1290 OCC -Pharmacology Final Exam
Questions and Answers| A+
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What conditions would cholinergic drugs be useful to treat? - ANSWER
Glaucoma
Xerostomia (dry mouth)
GI Motility
Lowering HR
Vasodilation
Indirectly: Alzheimers
What are B1 Blockers used to treat? - ANSWER Angina, MI cardiac
dysrhythmias, hypertension and heart failure. (B1 Blockers work on the
heart so all of these are cardiac issues)
What are the adverse effects of cholinergic drugs? - ANSWER (Think that they
suppress the parasympathetic nervous system too much.)
,Syncope
Hypotension
Urinary frequency
Breathing difficulties
Tylenol overdose drug: - ANSWER acetylcysteine
Dobutamine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Phenylphrine, epinephring
and midodrine are all
____________. - ANSWER Adrenergics
Tricyclic Antidepressants are not used as often. What are some of the names
to be aware of? - ANSWER Elavil, Sinequan, Tofranil
Patients using MAO Inhibitors should avoid__________. - ANSWER Foods with
tyramine
(Aged cheese, wine, etc)
What are the limits of acetaminophen? - ANSWER 4g/day (may be lowered to
3g/day) 2g/day for liver problems or advanced age
,What is the tylenol overdose drug? - ANSWER acetylcysteine
For ACE inhibitors, what would be a sign that the patient isn't tolerating the drug
very well? - ANSWER Dry, persistent cough
What are the nursing activities for administering Ace Inhibitors? - ANSWER
1) Monitor BP and Serum K
2) Monitor for 1st Dose Hypotensive Effect and instruct patient to change
positions slowly
3)Monitor cough
What are the nursing activities for ARB's? - ANSWER 1)Monitor BP and Serum K
(Watching
for hyperkalemia)
2) Manage symptoms of hypotension
What population do CCB's work best for? - ANSWER African Americans (in
combination with
diuretics)
What are the nursing activities for CCB patients? - ANSWER
1)Monitor BP and HR 2)Assess for hypotension and instruct patient to
change positions slowly
What are the general nursing activies for all antihypertensive drug patients? -
ANSWER 1) Administered as ordered
2) Maintain safety (because of the risk of postural hypotension)
, 3)Assess sexual dysfunction
4) Know when to hold the drug and seek clarification
What factors effect absorption or drugs? - ANSWER First-pass effect
(how much drug is metabolized by liver)
Food
Milk
Antacids
Grapefruit juice
Route of administration
Coatings
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