NSG 124/ NSG124 (NSG124)

NSG 124 exam 2 (cardiac/ortho)Hypertension - correct answer Systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg Diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mm Hg Measures to reduce the risk of hypertension - correct answer Maintaining weight, decreasing salt and sodium intake, increasing physical exercise, limiting alcohol intake, monitoring blood pressures, and medication compliance Prehypertension - correct answer Systolic BP: 120 to 139 mm Hg Diastolic BP: 80 to 89 mm Hg Sympathetic Nervous System - correct a...

NSG 124 Exam 2when does someone have hypertension? - correct answer Persistent elevation of: Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure OR Current use of antihypertensives What is a normal blood pressure reading? - correct answer SBP: <120 DBP: <80 Elevated Blood Pressure Reading - correct answer SBP: 120-129 DBP: <80 High Blood Pressure Stage 1 Levels - correct answer SBP: 130 - 139 DBP: 80-89 High Blood Pressure Stage 2 Level - correct answer SBP: 140 or hi...

NSG 124 Exam 3 3 types of Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone drugs (RAA) - correct answer 1) ACE Inhibitors 2) Angiotensin II Receptor blockers 3) aldosterone antagonists Use of RAA drugs - correct answer hypertension mainly but also other cardiac problems ACE inhibitor drugs - correct answer Captopril (Capoten), Enalapril (Vasotec), Enalaprilat (Vasotec IV), Fosinopril (Monopril), Lisinopril (Prinivil) Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) - correct answer Losartan (Cozaar) Aldoste...

NSG 124 GI Drug R&A, NSG Considerations and Side EffectsCiprofloxacin R&A PO, IV, (also available in an otic (ear) or optic (eye) solution. May administer PO with food to reduce GI upset. Metronidazole R&A Oral, topical, IV Loperamide / Alosetron R&A PO Ondansetron R&A PO, IV Prochlorperazine R&A PO, IV, Rectal Suppositories Metoclopramide R&A PO, IV

NSG 124 GI Drugs Simplifiedwhich drug is a nutrient blocker that works by inhibiting lipase which inhibits the absorption of 30% of dietary fats? orlistat which med is an appetite suppressant that can cause lethal dysrhythmias? phentermine which meds are H2 receptors that work to reduce acid by blocking the H2 receptor just like an antihistamine? meds that end in "tidine" like cimetidine and famotidine which med is a cytoprotective that works like liquid Band-Aid? even though...

NSG 124 GI/GU Drugs ciprofloxacin MOA antibiotic that inhibits the enzyme, DNA gyrase in susceptible bacteria ciprofloxacin nursing considerations administer with food to avoid GI upset. obtain urinalysis for crystalluria. hydration important to prevent crystalluria. monitor stool patterns. monitor for dizziness and headache. pt. taught to take full course of antibiotic therapy. do not take within 2 hours of antacids. avoid caffeine. teach pt. to report tendon pain o...

NSG 124 GI Medication BasicsOndansetron (Zofran) Antiemetic Loperamide (Imodium) Antidiarrheal Agent Lubiprostone (Amitiza) Chloride Channel Activator Dicyclomine (Bentyl) Anticholinergic Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) Aminosalicylate (Anti-inflammatory Agent) Prednisolone Corticosteroid Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

NSG 124 Heart Failure Mgmt EAQWhich information would the nurse include in the dietary education for a patient with heart failure (HF)? A low-sodium diet is advised for patients with HF. Which cause of fatigue is associated with heart failure? Anemia related to heart failure is caused by poor nutrition, renal disease, and angiotensin-converting enzyme. This leads to fatigue. Cardiac output is reduced, which in turn reduces perfusion to organs and decreases oxygen delivery to tissues, le...

NSG 124 Pharmacology Exam 2 Part AAntibacterial - correct answer designed to fight against or kill bacteria Antifungal - correct answer a drug that kills or prevents the growth of fungi Antiviral - correct answer drug used to treat viral infections Factors in choosing Antibiotics - correct answer 1. identify the infecting organism 2. Drug sensitivity 3. Host factors Factors that may change when choosing Antibiotics - correct answer 1. allergy to drug of choice 2. inability of drug...

NSG 124 Pharmacology EXAM 3 A client with a new prescription of Captopril (Capot inen) ACE inhibitor. The nurse should educate patients about (side effects). - persistent cough - excreted through the kidneys Captopril (Capoten) ACE. What is the Priory nurse assessment? - Kidney function - Check for BUN and creatine (lab values that needs checking prior to administering Captopril. A nurse wants to educate the patient about orthostatic pressure. What would you check? - Check blo...