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NU 578 / NU578 UNIT 1 EXAM. DRUGS. QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS.
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of clonidine [Catapres]. Which is the best description of the action of this drug? 
A. It selectively activates alpha2 receptors in the central nervous system (CNS) adrenergic blocker, clonidine's action occurs in the CNS. 
B. It causes peripheral activation of alpha1 and alpha2 receptors. 
C. It depletes sympathetic neurons of norepinephrine. 
D. It directly blocks alpha and beta receptors in the periphery 
-Clonidine is an alpha2-adrenergic agonis...
- Exam (elaborations)
- • 82 pages •
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of clonidine [Catapres]. Which is the best description of the action of this drug? 
A. It selectively activates alpha2 receptors in the central nervous system (CNS) adrenergic blocker, clonidine's action occurs in the CNS. 
B. It causes peripheral activation of alpha1 and alpha2 receptors. 
C. It depletes sympathetic neurons of norepinephrine. 
D. It directly blocks alpha and beta receptors in the periphery 
-Clonidine is an alpha2-adrenergic agonis...

NU 578 / NU578 Adrenergic Agonists Drugs UNIT 1 EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Dobutamine is an adrenergic agonist and catecholamine. What receptor specificity does this 
 
 
What is the action of dobutamine 
. 
 
 
In short, what does dobutamine do to the heart 
 
 
 
What is the major side effect of dobutamine 
 
 
What should be monitored closely when a patient is on an dobutamine infusion 
 
 
 
What is the classification of Phenylephrine (neo-synephrine) 
 
 
 
What receptor specificity does Phenylephrine (neo-synephrine) have 
 
Works on alpha 1 receptors 
 
 
What ...
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Dobutamine is an adrenergic agonist and catecholamine. What receptor specificity does this 
 
 
What is the action of dobutamine 
. 
 
 
In short, what does dobutamine do to the heart 
 
 
 
What is the major side effect of dobutamine 
 
 
What should be monitored closely when a patient is on an dobutamine infusion 
 
 
 
What is the classification of Phenylephrine (neo-synephrine) 
 
 
 
What receptor specificity does Phenylephrine (neo-synephrine) have 
 
Works on alpha 1 receptors 
 
 
What ...

NU 578 / NU578 PHARMACOLOGY UNIT 1 EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Subcutaneous administration 
Basically the same properties as IM administration. 
 
 
Adrenergic receptors 
Are receptors that mediate responses to epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine. 
 
 
Cholinergic receptors 
Receptors that mediate responses to acetylcholine. 
 
 
Types of Cholinergic receptors 
nicotinicN, nicotinicM, and muscarinic receptors. 
 
 
Types of adrenergic receptors 
alpha1, alpha2, beta1, and beta2 receptors. 
 
 
Activation of Nicotinic N receptors 
Promotes ganglionic...
- Exam (elaborations)
- • 27 pages •
Subcutaneous administration 
Basically the same properties as IM administration. 
 
 
Adrenergic receptors 
Are receptors that mediate responses to epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine. 
 
 
Cholinergic receptors 
Receptors that mediate responses to acetylcholine. 
 
 
Types of Cholinergic receptors 
nicotinicN, nicotinicM, and muscarinic receptors. 
 
 
Types of adrenergic receptors 
alpha1, alpha2, beta1, and beta2 receptors. 
 
 
Activation of Nicotinic N receptors 
Promotes ganglionic...

NU 578 / NU578 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES UNIT 1 EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS. 100%
What body parts/locations does the stimulation of the muscarinic receptor subtype affect? (8) 
 
 
 
What are the effects of simulation of dopamine receptors? 
 
 
 
What are cholinesterase inhibitors? 
 
 
 
What is selectivity vs non-selectivity? 
 
 
 
What are adverse effects of alpha blockers? (5) 
 
 
Sodium retention and increased blood volume (d/t decreased BP, body tries to compensate by retaining sodium & water to raise BP - usually diuretic is given as well in this case) 
 
 
What is ...
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What body parts/locations does the stimulation of the muscarinic receptor subtype affect? (8) 
 
 
 
What are the effects of simulation of dopamine receptors? 
 
 
 
What are cholinesterase inhibitors? 
 
 
 
What is selectivity vs non-selectivity? 
 
 
 
What are adverse effects of alpha blockers? (5) 
 
 
Sodium retention and increased blood volume (d/t decreased BP, body tries to compensate by retaining sodium & water to raise BP - usually diuretic is given as well in this case) 
 
 
What is ...

NU 578 / NU578 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES UNIT 1 EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Hepatotoxic drugs 
as some drugs undergo metabolism by the liver, they are converted to toxic products that can injure liver cells 
 
 
LFTs to assess liver function and hepatotoxicity 
AST & ALT 
 
 
QT Interval Drugs 
the ability of some medications to prolong the QT interval on the electrocardiogram, thereby creating a risk of serious dysrhythmias 
 
 
Patient at risk for adverse effects of QT drugs 
- Older adults 
- Patients with dysrhythmias 
- Low K and Mag 
- Women 
- Current use of othe...
- Exam (elaborations)
- • 41 pages •
Hepatotoxic drugs 
as some drugs undergo metabolism by the liver, they are converted to toxic products that can injure liver cells 
 
 
LFTs to assess liver function and hepatotoxicity 
AST & ALT 
 
 
QT Interval Drugs 
the ability of some medications to prolong the QT interval on the electrocardiogram, thereby creating a risk of serious dysrhythmias 
 
 
Patient at risk for adverse effects of QT drugs 
- Older adults 
- Patients with dysrhythmias 
- Low K and Mag 
- Women 
- Current use of othe...

NU 578 / NU578 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES UNIT 2 EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS.
A patient who is taking a first-generation antipsychotic (FGA) drug for schizophrenia comes to the clinic for evaluation. The nurse observes that the patient has a shuffling gait and mild tremors. The nurse will ask the patient's provider about which course of action? 
a. Administering a direct dopamine antagonist 
b. Giving an anticholinergic medication 
c. Increasing the dose of the antipsychotic drug 
d. Switching to a second-generation antipsychotic drug 
ANS: B 
-The patient is showing s...
- Exam (elaborations)
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A patient who is taking a first-generation antipsychotic (FGA) drug for schizophrenia comes to the clinic for evaluation. The nurse observes that the patient has a shuffling gait and mild tremors. The nurse will ask the patient's provider about which course of action? 
a. Administering a direct dopamine antagonist 
b. Giving an anticholinergic medication 
c. Increasing the dose of the antipsychotic drug 
d. Switching to a second-generation antipsychotic drug 
ANS: B 
-The patient is showing s...

NU 578 / NU578 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES UNIT 2 EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
CNS stimulants adverse effects 
elevated mood, reduced fatigue, euphoria, talkativeness, wakefulness, appetite suppression, increased respiration, increase HR, elevated BP, tolerance and physical dependence, weight loss. 
 
 
Modafinil 
amphetamine stimulant for promoting wakefullness for narcolepsy, swing shift workers, and OSAHS. rapidly absorbed from GI tract. food decreases absorption. half life 15 hours. 
-SE: nausea, nervousenesss, diarrhea, rhinitis, can increase HR and BP. some experienc...
- Exam (elaborations)
- • 31 pages •
CNS stimulants adverse effects 
elevated mood, reduced fatigue, euphoria, talkativeness, wakefulness, appetite suppression, increased respiration, increase HR, elevated BP, tolerance and physical dependence, weight loss. 
 
 
Modafinil 
amphetamine stimulant for promoting wakefullness for narcolepsy, swing shift workers, and OSAHS. rapidly absorbed from GI tract. food decreases absorption. half life 15 hours. 
-SE: nausea, nervousenesss, diarrhea, rhinitis, can increase HR and BP. some experienc...

NU 578 6/ NU578 UNIT 2 EXAM. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Newer Antiepileptic Drugs: Oxycarbazepine - Side Effects 
CNS Effects 
Hyponatremia 
Hypothyroidism 
Serious skin reactions: SJS, TEN 
Multiorgan hypersensitivity reactions 
 
Newer Antiepileptic Drugs: Lamotigrine - Action 
Blocks sodium channels 
Blocks calcium channels 
Decreases release of glutamate 
 
Newer Antiepileptic Drugs: Lamotigrine - Uses 
Adjunctive therapy for partial and tonic-clonic seizures 
Absence Seizures 
Bipolar D/O 
 
Newer Antiepileptic Drugs: Lamotigrine - Drug Interact...
- Exam (elaborations)
- • 36 pages •
Newer Antiepileptic Drugs: Oxycarbazepine - Side Effects 
CNS Effects 
Hyponatremia 
Hypothyroidism 
Serious skin reactions: SJS, TEN 
Multiorgan hypersensitivity reactions 
 
Newer Antiepileptic Drugs: Lamotigrine - Action 
Blocks sodium channels 
Blocks calcium channels 
Decreases release of glutamate 
 
Newer Antiepileptic Drugs: Lamotigrine - Uses 
Adjunctive therapy for partial and tonic-clonic seizures 
Absence Seizures 
Bipolar D/O 
 
Newer Antiepileptic Drugs: Lamotigrine - Drug Interact...

NSG 4100 / NSG4100 ADULT HEALTH EXAM 1. EXAM 2 EXAM 3 AND EXAM 4. QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS.
NSG 4100 NURSING PRACTICE ADULT HEALTH EXAMS. 
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- NSG 4100 / NSG4100 EXAM 1. ADULT HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE 3. QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS. • Exam (elaborations)
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NSG 4100 / NSG4100 EXAM 4. NURSING PRACTICE ADULT HEALTH EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH 100 % CORRECT ANSWERS.
CPP (cerebral perfusion pressure) 
Greater than 50 mm Hg normal 
 
 
Post-Op Complications: 
Craniotomy 
1. ↑ ICP 
2. Bleeding or Hypovolemic Shock 
3. Fluid & Electrolyte 
4. Infection 
5. CSF Leaks 
6. Seizures 
 
 
Meningitis type HIV/AIDS susceptible 
Cryptococcal Meningitis 
 
 
Risks & Prevention: 
Meningitis 
Prevention: Vaccine 11/12 yr and booster at 16 
Risks: Unvaccinated 1st year college students & military 
 
 
Close contact w/meningococcal Meningitis 
Prophylaxis treatment within...
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CPP (cerebral perfusion pressure) 
Greater than 50 mm Hg normal 
 
 
Post-Op Complications: 
Craniotomy 
1. ↑ ICP 
2. Bleeding or Hypovolemic Shock 
3. Fluid & Electrolyte 
4. Infection 
5. CSF Leaks 
6. Seizures 
 
 
Meningitis type HIV/AIDS susceptible 
Cryptococcal Meningitis 
 
 
Risks & Prevention: 
Meningitis 
Prevention: Vaccine 11/12 yr and booster at 16 
Risks: Unvaccinated 1st year college students & military 
 
 
Close contact w/meningococcal Meningitis 
Prophylaxis treatment within...
NUR 211 / NUR211 LIFESPAN FINAL EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS.
NUR 211 / NUR211 LIFESPAN FINAL EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS.
NUR 211 / NUR211 LIFESPAN FINAL EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS.
NURS 110 / NURS110 MIDTERM EXAM. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
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NURS 110 / NURS110 MIDTERM EXAM. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.