NUR 1141 (NUR1141)

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PHARMACOLOGY TEST 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS • Question 1 2 out of 2 points The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking theophylline at home. During the assessment, the nurse learns that the patient smokes. The nurse reports this to the provider and will expect the provider to Answer s: a. decrease the dose of theophylline. b. discontinue the theophylline. c. keep the theophylline dose as ordered. d. increase the dose of theophylline. Res...

NUR 1141 - EXAM 2 REVIEW/NUR 1141 - EXAM 2 REVIEW. 1. What are the side effects of some anti-depressants like MOAI, SSRIs, TCAs? What are some examples of this class of medications? What are the nursing implications for clients placed on these medications? Classes of antidepressants: 1) TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS (TCAs)  Mechanism of action : Inhibit presynaptic reuptake of both NE and Serotonin into presynaptic nerve terminals. Blockade of histamine receptors  Uses: For major depr...

NUR 1141 - Exam 2 Study Guide/NUR 1141 - Exam 2 Study Guide. Drugs Acting on Upper Respiratory ● Narrow Angle Glaucoma ○ Antihistamines ■ Contraindicated. Can cause acute glaucoma attack, when fluid is completely blocked from the eye and causes a dangerous rise in pressure.

NUR 1141 - FINAL EXAM(2) REVIEW/NUR 1141 - FINAL EXAM(2) REVIEW. 1. What are the side effects and contraindications of lithium? What are the nursing implications for a client taking lithium? Page 365 Lithium has a very narrow therapeutic index o Therapeutic serum range: 0.5 to 1.5 mEq/L o Report to HCP if greater than 1.5. Serum lithium levels greater than 2 mEq/L are toxic. o Monitored every week in early therapy then every 1-2 months  Contraindications: pregnancy (teratogenic), lacta...