Asprin action Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

When reviewing actions of drugs, the nurse recognizes that a hypnotic is a drug that performs which action? a. Produces sleep b. Stops seizures c. Prevents nausea and vomiting d. Relieves pain A A patient who has been taking a benzodiazepine for 5 weeks has been instructed to stop the medication. Which instruction will the nurse provide to the patient on how to discontinue the medication? a. Stop taking the drug immediately b. Plan a gradual reduction in dosage. c. Overlap this medication with ...

NUR3196 Exam 4 Drugs Questions With Verified Answers Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Therapeutic class - answeranalgesic, anti-inflammatory drug, antipyretic Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Pharmacologic class - answerNSAID Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Actions and Uses - answerinhibits prostaglandin synthesis; can be used for pain associated w/ musculoskeletal disorders, headache, dental pain, and dysmenorrhea Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Administration - answergive on empty stomach (give with food if nau...

USAHS Pharmacology Final Exam with Correct Solutions 2024 What is the original NSAID? - Answer -Asprin What are the four properties of NSAIDs - Answer --Decrease Inflammation -Decrease elevated body temp assoc. w/ fever -Decrease blood clotting by inhibiting platelet aggragation (anticoagulation) -Relieve mild-moderate pain (analgesia) Antipyresis - Answer -reducing an elevated body temperature What do NSAIDs interphere with? - Answer -With biosynthesis of prostaglandins What are prosta...

ACETAMINOPHEN Class: Anti-pyretic Indications: Fever Contraindications: Liver failure; hypersensitivity; exceed max dose Side effects: Liver toxicity Adult Dose: 1 g q 6 hours; max 4 g in 24 hours Pediatric Dose: 15 mg/kg q 6 hours Special info: Tylenol ADENOSINE TRADE NAME: Adenocard CLASS: Antiarrhythmic ACTIONS: Slows (decreases) AV conduction INDICATIONS: Symptomatic PSVT, including Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) PHARMACOKINETICS: Onset: 20 - 35 seconds Peak Effe...

CFRN Exam 706 Questions with Verified Answers Antidote for alkais - CORRECT ANSWER copious water antidote for anticholinergics - CORRECT ANSWER Physostigmine *keep atropine nearby antidote for atropine - CORRECT ANSWER Physostigmine *same as for all anticholinergics antidote for phenergan overdose - CORRECT ANSWER physostigimine same as for all anticholinergics have atropine nearby antidote for benadryl overdose - CORRECT ANSWER physostigmine same as for all anticholinergics...

A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking epoetin alfa (Epogen). Which of the following laboratory values should increase with effective therapy? a) PT b) WBC c) Hgb d) Platelets - c) Hgb A patient who is taking ferrous sulfate (Feosol) to treat iron-deficiency anemia develops severe nausea and vomiting due to iron toxicity. Which of the following drugs should the health care professional use to treat this complication? a) Flumazenil (Mazicon...

ACETAMINOPHEN Class: Anti-pyretic Indications: Fever Contraindications: Liver failure; hypersensitivity; exceed max dose Side effects: Liver toxicity Adult Dose: 1 g q 6 hours; max 4 g in 24 hours Pediatric Dose: 15 mg/kg q 6 hours Special info: Tylenol ADENOSINE TRADE NAME: Adenocard CLASS: Antiarrhythmic ACTIONS: Slows (decreases) AV conduction INDICATIONS: Symptomatic PSVT, including Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) PHARMACOKINETICS: Onset: 20 - 35 seconds Peak Effe...

c. Vitamin C - Answer The presence of which vitamin is most effective in enhancing absorption of iron? a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin B c. Vitamin C d. Vitamin D a. - Answer Which of the following children with sickle cell anemia is at greatest risk for exacerbation of the disease? a. Anita, who lives in Pittsburgh and is visiting Denver, CO to go snow skiing b. Jacques, who is spending a warm summer day swimming with his friends c. Ed, who is learning how to rollerblade d. Janessa, who ...

antacids ANS- neutralize stomach acid when swallowed. ex: amphogel digel, Mylanta, Maalox. anti-inflammatories ANS- treats inflammation, redness, swelling, pain, and heat. some are refered to as NSAIDS- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. they include asprin containing drugs (salicylates), and ibuprofen doesn't contain asprin. ibuprofen (motrin), meloxicam (Mobic), naproxen (Naprosyn), nambumetone (Relafen), declofenac (voltaren) a cream. anti tussives ANS- they act on the brain to con...

QMA Prohibited from Performing: 1. Assess a resident's condition 2. Call a physician 3. Take a physician's written or verbal order 4. Administer medication by injection 5. Administer any medication inhalation treatment other than metered dose inhalers 6. Administer medication per nasogastric tube 7. Instill irrigation fluids of any type including, but not limited to, colostomy, catheter and enema, except a commercially prepared disposable enema 8. Administer a treatment that involves a...