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NR 293: PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 Terms in this set (35) Pseudoephedrine: Contraindication Sudafed is contraindicated in patient with dx of HTN. Rationale because of the potential for vasoconstriction which could aggravate the HTN condition, Nasal Decongestant Administration Before administering, have the patient blow their nose before placing the drops. This allows any secretions or crust that could interfere with the distribution and absorption of the medication Brainpower Read More Diphen...

Terms in this set (75) Pharmacotherapeutics is the use of medications to prevent illnesses or as an intervention to treat diseases. Pharmacokinetics what the body does to a medication and entails four very important processes: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of the drug Brainpower Pharmacodynamics explores what the drug does to the body. The nursing process evidence-based framework that is used to guide professional nursing practice. The nursing process consists of...

Terms in this set (93) abdominal quadrants RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) Right lobe of liver, gallbladder, right kidney, portions of stomach, small and large intestine Brainpower Read More Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) Left lobe of liver, stomach, pancreas, left kidney, spleen, portions of large intestine Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) contains parts of the small and large intestines, right ovary, right fallopian tube, appendix, right ureter Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) contain...

Terms in this set (411) skin - provides barrier - regulates body temp - synthesizes vitamin D - sensory perception - provides nonverbal communication - provides identity - allows wound repair - allows excretion of metabolic wastes epidermis outer layer of skin - superficial, thin, no blood vessels Brainpower Read More dermis middle layer of skin - blood vessels, connective tissue, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, hair follicles subcutaneous/adipose fatty inner layer of skin - ...

Terms in this set (66) Which of the following is the most common cause of cellular injury? A. Hypoxia B. Chemical injury from drugs C. Free radical-induced injury D. Chemical injury from pollutants CORRECT ANSWER: A. Hypoxia Which type of necrosis best describes death of a cell from hypoxia, generally as a result of ischemia in the lower extremities? A. Fat B. Coagulative C. Liquefactive D. Gangrenous CORRECT ANSWER: D. Gangrenous Brainpower Read More Which statement is TRUE with...

Terms in this set (121) Hypertrophy Increase in cell size - results in enlarged tissue mass Causes of hypertrophy Additional work by the tissue Excessive hormonal stimulation Brainpower Read More Examples of hypertrophy Enlarged heart resulting from increased demands Effect of consistent exercise on skeletal muscle, leading to an enlarged muscle mass Atrophy Decrease in cell size - results in reduced tissue mass Causes of atrophy Reduced use of the tissue Insufficient nutrition

Terms in this set (60) Values clarification- steps, definitions and application A method for discovering one's values and the importance of those values. Values clarification does not tell a person how to act, but it helps people recognize what values they hold and evaluate how those values influence their actions. Values are qualities, principles, attitudes, or beliefs about the inherent worth of an object, behavior, or idea that guide action by sanctioning certain behaviors and disavow...

Terms in this set (30) Define Chamberlain School of Nursing's definition of health A dynamic and holistic process in a person's perceived state of being. Compare and contrast the 3 levels of disease prevention. how do the levels of prevention differ from the levels of care? PRIMARY: (goal-prevent disease) health promotion, wellness education, immunizations, screening for RISK factors for disease SECONDARY:(goal-early identification of disease) screening for disease, prompt treatment of ...

Terms in this set (98) What is the nursing process? provides the framework in which nurses use their knowledge and skills to express human caring What are the 5 parts of the nursing process? Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation Brainpower Read More What is a diagnosis? analyzing the data , identifying the problem During a assessment of a patient what type of data is the nurse collecting? Subjective and Objective data What is the key for planning ? Making sure g...

Define: Health Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Models of Health clinical model: the absence of disease. role performance model: if a person can function, he or she is healthy. adaptive model: views health as adaptation to the physical and social world in which a person lives and disease as maladaptation to this world eudemonistic model: focuses on health as well-being, self-fulfillment, and self- ac...