Pharmacology NRSG 106 02N

A drug that is an MAO inhibitor correct answer: increase the effects of catecholamines by inhibiting their breakdown A pt is receiving an anticonvulsant but has no h/o seizures. The nurse suspects that the pt is receiving this drug for which condition? correct answer: - A. pain associates with peripheral neuropathy A postoperative pt is complaining of pain at a level of 7 on a 1-10 scale. The nurse checks the medication administration sheet & sees that the pt can receive morphine oral so...

PHARMACOLOGY NRSG 106-02N PHARM EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ALREADY GRADED A+

Number the following drug forms in order of speed of dissolution and absorption, with (1) being the fastest and (4) being the slowest. a. Capsules b. Enteric-coated tablets c. Elixirs d. Powders correct answer: 1-Elixers 2-Powders 3-Capsules 4-Enteric-coated tablets When considering the various routes of drug elimination, the nurse is aware that elimination occurs mainly by which routes? a. Renal tubules and skin b. Skin and lungs c. Bowel and renal tubules d. Lungs and gastrointe...

When monitoring a patient who is taking a cholinergic drug, the nurse should watch for which cardiovascular effect? A. Bradycardia B. Tachycardia C. Vasoconstriction D. Palpitations correct answer: A. Bradycardia The cardiovascular effects of cholinergic drugs are decreased heart rate (not tachycardia) and vasodilation. Palpitations are not effects of cholinergic drugs. A patient has had an overdose of an intravenous cholinergic drug. The nurse should expect to administer which drug...

A pulse oximetry monitor indicates that the patient has a drop in SPO2 from 95% to 85% over several hours. The first action the nurse should take is to correct answer: Check the position of the probe on the finger, toe, or earlobe What is the phrase that defines the volume of air inspired and expired with a normal breath? correct answer: Tidal volume You are caring for a patient who has returned to the unit following a bronchoscopy. The patient is asking for something to drink. Which cri...

Peritonitis is a common and dangerous complication of peritoneal dialysis. What is a nursing action that helps these patients fight peritonitis? A. Green's stain is used to identify the invading organism. B. Drainage fluid is cultured to erradicate the organism. C. Aminoglycosides are added to the dialysate for subsequent exchanges. D. Cephalosporins are given intravenously. correct answer: C (Aminoglycosides are added to the dialysate for subsequent exchanges.) The nurse in the medi...

When administering a medication through an existing IV line via the IV push (IVP) method the nurse should inject the medication through the port nearest the patient. correct answer: True When administering IV medication via a continuous infusion, the nurse would: correct answer: Draw the medication up into a syringe, inject the medication into a bag of IV solution and infuse at a steady prescribed rate each hour until further orders are received. The primary purpose of the needleless sys...

Cardiac output correct answer: The volume of blood pumped by the heart in 1 minute Central venous pressure correct answer: Indirectly measures right ventricular end diastolic pressure. A measure of volume. Systemic vascular resistance correct answer: Measures resistance to left ventricular ejection. Reflective of vasoconstriction or viscosity. Pulmonary vascular resistance correct answer: Measures resistance to entry of blood into the heart. Reflective of volume. Pulmonary artery...

1. The nurse notes in a patient's medication history that the patient will be taking desmopressin. Based on this finding, the nurse interprets that the patient has which disorder? A. Diabetes mellitus B. Diabetes insipidus C. Adrenocortical insufficiency D. Carcinoid tumor correct answer: B. Diabetes insipidus (ADH hyposecretion disables the water-conserving capability of the kidneys; a condition of chronic polyuria without glucose) Insipidus means without taste. 2. A 16-year-old boy wh...

For best results when treating severe pain associated with pathologic spinal fractures related to metastatic bone cancer, the nurse should remember that the best type of dosage schedule is to administer the pain medication a) as needed. b) around the clock. c) on schedule during waking hours only. d) around the clock, with additional doses as needed for breakthrough pain. correct answer: d) around the clock, with additional doses as needed for breakthrough pain. A patient is receiv...