Nurs1140 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which antihistamine drugs are considered as most sedative? Select all that apply. Clemastine (Tavist), doxylamine (Unisom), and cyproheptadine (Periactin) are antihistamine drugs that are highly sedative. Loratadine (Claritin) and desloratadine (Clarinex) are two of the least sedative antihistamine drugs. Which adverse effect would the nurse anticipate in a patient taking diphenhydramine? Urinary retention is a serious adverse effect of using antihistamines, especially first-generation ant...

NURS 1140 Pharm Final Exam EAQs | Questions & Complete Answers (Graded A+) NURS 1140 Pharm Final Exam EAQs | Questions & Complete Answers (Graded A+) Which medication class can be used in combination with antimicrobial agents to eradicate a Helicobacter pylori infection? A. Antacids B. Prokinetic agents C. Proton pump inhibitors D. Gastrointestinal prostaglandins - ANSWER-C. Proton pump inhibitors Which medication may cause breast soreness and gynecomastia? A. Cimetidine (Tagamet) B...

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NURS 1140 EXAM III KICKASS CRASH COURSE BY P & D2 Chapter 34: Drugs Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting My Nursing Test Banks Chapter 34: Drugs Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient is beginning the second round of high dose cisplatin. Severe, chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) occurred following the first treatment, requiring 72 hours of continuous IV hydration. In addition to her chemotherapy regimen, which medication would be best t...

Which record may be updated in pencil and then discarded when the patient is discharged from the hospital? A. PRN record B. Kardex record C. Graphic record D. Patient education record B. Kardex record Which sequence of actions is correct when preparing to administer a controlled substance to a patient if an automated dispensing system is not available? (put steps in order A through D) A. Unlock the cabinet B. Count the contents in the cabinet with another nurse C. Verify time interval ...

ACE Inhibitors; how do you identify them? PRIL ACE Inhibitors; Side effects? cough, hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypotension (first dose) ACE Inhibitors; Adverse effects? Angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction (s/s : hypotension, wheezing, swollen tongue, hives/itching... and know to administer Epi) Aminoglycosides; What is it, what medications? Antibiotic; Gentamicin What is peak/troughs? How/when are they monitored? Peak; Highest level of drug in the body. Draw for labs at peak of drug. Troughs...

Pharmacology the study of drugs and their actions on living organisms Drugs chemical substances that have an effect on living organisms chemical name of drug Describes the drug's chemical composition and molecular structure generic-name drug A common name; A name that is simpler than the chemical name. The first letter is not capitalized. brand-name drug A drug with a registered name or trademark; this name is restricted to the owner. Names are selected by the manufacturer and deliberatel...

Which stage of new drug development involves giving the medication to large numbers of individuals with the disorder that the medication intends to treat? A. Developmental stage - phase 1 B. Developmental stage - phase 2 C. Developmental stage - phase 3 D. Postmarketing surveillance stage C. Developmental stage - phase 3 Which legislation was enacted to stimulate development and availability of drugs to treat rare diseases? A. The Food and Drug Act of 1979 B. The Fast Tracking rules C....

The nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient who will receive digoxin to treat a cardiac dysrhythmia. The patient takes hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and reports regular use of over-the-counter laxatives. Before administering the first dose of digoxin, the nurse will review the patient's electrolytes with careful attention to the levels of which electrolytes? potassium and magnesium (potassium is the key) **(Yes, hydrochlorothiazide does alter sodium and calcium, but it's not the ...