Nur 354 exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Somogyi effect early-morning hyperglycemia that occurs as a result of nighttime hypoglycemic episodes Decrease insulin dose Dawn phenomenon an increase in blood glucose in the early morning, most likely due to increased glucose production in the liver after an overnight fast Increase insulin dose or adjust admin time Diabetes mellitus oral agents moa improve the mechanisms by which insulin and glucose are produced and used by the body Sulfonylureas increase insulin production Take with meals ...

What is the prototype cardiac glycoside? Digoxin What is digoxin's expected pharmacologic action (EPA)? Causes calcium collection within heart cells, increasing contractility. Also increases vagal tone, slowing the heart rate. What are side effects of digoxin? Dysrhythmias - especially AV block Fatigue, visual changes such as halos around dark objects, blurring, or yellow tinge What are signs of early digoxin toxicity? What is the antidote? Signs: nausea, anorexia, vomiting, fatigue Antidote...

What priority nursing assessments should be made early in the refeeding process for a patient with anorexia nervosa? Select all that apply: a. Vital Signs b. Skin Integrity c. Peripheral Edema d. Lung and Heart Sounds e. Level of Consciousness a. Vital Signs c. Peripheral Edema d. Lung and Heart Sounds A nurse anticipates that most clients with phobias will use the defense mechanisms of: a. Dissociation and denial b. Introjection and sublimation c. Projection and displacement d. Substitution an...

Paranoid personality disorder -Longstanding distrust and suspiciousness of others based on the irrational believe that others want to exploit, harm, or deceive the person -Hypervigilant, anticipate hostility, counterattack by being hostile -may have grown up in households filled with rage and/or humiliation -defense mechanism = Projection Schizoid personality disorder -neither approval or rejection from others seems to affect person (friendships, dating, sex rare) -frequently feel depolarized (...

NUR 354 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE PHARMACOLOGY II ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING

Gastritis inflammation of the gastric mucosa Gastritis pathophysiology breakdown in the gastric mucosal barrier due to: meds, diet, microorganisms, environment, or pathophysiologic conditions Gastritis clinical manifestations anorexia, n/v, epigastric tenderness, feeling of fullness, hemorrhage Peptic ulcer disease erosion of gi mucosal lining; imbalance between gastric acid secretion and gastroduodenal defense mechanisms Peptic ulcer disease etiology h pylori infection, nsaids, smoking, alc...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has developed gout. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer? -Zolpidem -Alprazolam -Spironolactone -Allopurinol: Allopurinol RIGHT ANS Allopurinol is a xanthene oxidase inhibitor that reduces uric acid synthesis. The medication is prescribed to treat gout. 2. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for prednisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should inform the client that which of the fol...

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NUR 354 PHARMACOLOGY II MODULES 5 AND 6 REVIEW: EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

What type of sunscreen should be worn to prevent skin cancer? SPF 15 (30) How long before planning on going out in the sun should sun screen be applied? 20-30 minutes before sun exposure How often should sun screen be reapplied? every 2 hours What are medications that increase sun sensitivity (photosensitivity)? -furosemide (Lasix) -diphenhydramine (Benadryl) -azitrhomycin (Zithromax) -tetracycline What level of prevention are monthly self skin exams? secondary How often should self skin ex...