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NUR 2474/ NUR2474 Final (Scored A) Pharm Exam Real Exam| Questions & Answers | Latest 2023/2024 1. In a new born, what should we anticipate for medications? ~ Answer: Lower dose. (lower weight- duh) 2. In an older adult, Do we give more medication if the hepatic function is off? ~ Answer: NO! We will give LESS 3. Can you take lithium for bipolar disorder? ~ Answer: Yes, it reduces mania, and is a mood stabilizer 4. Can you take lithium with antidepressan...

A patient is brought to the emergency department with shortness of breath, a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute, intercostal retractions, and frothy, pink sputum. The nurse caring for this patient will expect to administer which drug? a.Furosemide (Lasix) b.Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) c.Mannitol (Osmitrol) d.Spironolactone (Aldactone) a.Furosemide (Lasix) Furosemide, a potent diuretic, is used when rapid or massive mobilization of fluids is needed. This patient shows sever...

What to monitor in patients on insulin therapy, NPO status and insulin therapy hypoglycemia, If swallowing reflex or gag reflex is suppressed: Nothing should be given by mouth 2. Signs of hypoglycemia: tachycardia, palpitations, sweating, and nervousness. CNS symptoms include headache, confusion, drowsiness, and fatigue. If hypoglycemia is severe, convulsions, coma, and death 3. Memorize insulin names by categories (rapid, short, intermediate, long-acting, and mixed) long-acting = U-100 ...

Lithium levels, use, side effects - Levels: 0.6-1.2 - Use: Mania, mood stabilization, depression, bipolar - Side effects: Cardiac (because of electrolyte disturbances- salt), GI distress, tremors, polyuria and thirst, and renal toxicity. Benzodiazepines use, actions, the antidote - Actions: GABA - Antidote: Flumazenil - Uses: Anxiety, depression, sleep, sedation, alcohol withdrawal, seizures, muscle spasm Medications for anxiety, sleep, and concentration - Buspirone: anxiety, sleep, pa...

Kayla Sonnenberg Module 9: Email back by Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. the latest. Highlight your answers. Matching Kills anaerobes only: D. Metronidazole Antifungals: E. Azoles Inactivates aminoglycosides: A. Penicillin Can cause Achilles’ tendon rupture: C. Fluroquinolones Can be ototoxic: B. Aminoglycosides Multiple choice: 1. Redman syndrome is associated with which antibiotic? A. Augmentin B. Vancomycin C. Penicillin D. Ofloxacin 2. Which antibiotic cannot be taken i...

Quiz 1: A patient asks the nurse about drug interactions with OTC preparations. What is the nurse's best response? A. "Discuss this with the health care provider." B. "There are not many interactions, so don't worry about it." C. "Read the labels carefully, and check with your health care provider." D. "Avoid over-the-counter preparations." A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times p...

PHARMACOLOGY-REVIEW GUIDE EXAM 2 Instructions: Understand the Pathophysiology of the condition and the goal of treatment in order to understand the treatment. Know all elements of the drugs:  Classification  MOA  Indication  Therapeutic effect  How is it administered (route)  Adverse effects  Monitoring  Patient teaching.  When should the patient expect the therapeutic effects? You may use the outline template to assist. Consider using the template in ATI...

Pharm Module 2 Notes – Quiz Notes * Prototype Medication Name - Prototype Medication Class o Levodopa - Dopaminergic Drugs o Carbidopa - Dopaminergic Drugs o Donepezil- Cholinesterase Inhibitors o Memantine - NMDA Receptor Antagonists o Interferon beta - Immunomodulators o Phenytoin - Traditional Antiepileptic Agents o Oxcarbazepine - Newer Antiepileptic Agents o Baclofen - Centrally Acting Muscle Relaxer for Spasticity o Cyclobenzaprine - Centrally Acting Muscle Relaxer for Localize...

Module 6 Pharm Cholestyramine is a... bile acid sequestrant How does cholestyramine work? Binds with the bile in the gut and prevents resorption. The bile and drug are then excreted in the feces. What are the uses of cholestyramine? To reduce LDL, increase VLDL, and reduce hyperlipidemia. Adverse Effect of Cholestyramine Constipation What should the nurse do for the patient taking cholestyramine who reports constipation? increase their fluids What should the nurse do for the patient...

The nurse is caring for an older adult patient after a right hip open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). The patient is taking an opioid every 6 hours as needed for pain. The nurse discusses obtaining an order from the prescriber for which medication? a.Docusate sodium (Colace) b.GoLYTELY c.Lactulose d.Polyethylene glycol (MiraLax) (Ans- a.Docusate sodium (Colace) Oxycodone can be constipating. The patient needs something prophylactically, such as docusate sodium, that can be taken daily...