NSG 124/ NSG124 (NSG124)

NSG 124 Pharmacology Exam 3What is an ACE Inhibitor? - correct answer Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme :Causes vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure ACE Inhibitors relax heart and decrease blood pressure What is an examples of a drug ACE Inhibitor? - correct answer Captopril (Capten) Benazepril Perindopril Trandolapril Moexipril what does ACE inhibitors treat? - correct answer HTN, HF, Diabetic Neuropathy, and MI What is the function of ACE Inhibitors? - correct answer Reduc...

NSG 124 PYSC exam 2Addiction - correct answer A compulsive or chronic requirement. The need is so strong was to generate distress(either physical or psychological) if left unfulfilled DSM-5 lists diagnostic criteria for addiction to specific substances such as also considered classes of psychoactive substances - correct answer alcohol, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, sedatives/hypnotics/anxiolytics, stimulants, and tobacco According to DSM-5 an individual is considered to ha...

NSG 124 Respiratory Drug Quiz Prepantibiotics azithromycin, ampicillin, sulbactam "mycin" antibiotics are very hard on the "its a sin to give mycin" ears and kidneys ototoxicity: tinnitus (ringing), vertigo (balance) nephrotoxicity: creatinine over 1.3 and bun over 20 are BAD signs for kidney that's why you need to take peak and trough for these drugs antibiotic teaching points take the full course of the meds to prevent the superbug (MRSA, VRE, cdiff)! Used for ...

NSG 124 Respiratory Med Class Mechanism of ActionAntihistamines (Sedating) These medications generally compete with histamine for the H-1 receptor sites on effector cells. They can produce an anticholinergic effect, antipruritic, antitussive, antiemetic and a sedating effect. Antihistamines (Sedating) exemplar(s) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Antihistamines (non-sedating) These medications generally compete for the histamine H-1 receptor sites on effector cells thus preventing an aller...

NSG 124: Thyroid DisordersGlands - correct answer Maintain and regulate vital functions, produce hormones, and secrete to target tissues. Hypothalamus - correct answer Functions within the pituitary gland and secretes "releasing" and "inhibiting" hormones. Pituitary gland - correct answer Master gland! Affects secretion of TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, GH, ADH, and prolactin. Thyroid gland - correct answer Produces T3 and T4 which affect the metabolic rate. It produces calcitonin to increase ...

NSG 124 Thyroid MedsWhich thyroid med can cause blood dyscrasia? PTU propylthiouracil Contraindicated for hepatic disorders so monitor pt closely for liver injury or acute liver failure PTU propylthioracil used to treat hyperthyroidism, so monitor pt closely for hypothyroidism s/s like depression, cold intolerance PTU propylthioracil s/s of liver damage from PTU propylthioracil N/V, upper stomach pain, itching, fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stool...

NSG 124Begins when the patient's wounds have healed and he or she is engaging in some level of self care. Goals are to work toward resumption of a functional role in society and rehabilitate from a functional and cosmetic post-burn reconstructive surgery. - correct answer Rehabilitation Phase in burns to prevent the potential need for emergent tracheostomy. - correct answer The client may require early intubation to prevent Hemolysis of RBC's can affect the - correct answer circulatory ...

NSG 124_ Respiratory Meds and LabsDrug therapy for asthma - correct answer - long-term control medications (LABA) - quick-relief medications (SABA) - metered-dose inhaler (ICS) - corticosteroids - cromolyn sodium For mild intermittent asthma, SABAs can be utilized however there is no - correct answer daily medications What would be prescribed for someone with mild persistent asthma? - correct answer Preferred low dose ICS, SABA as needed Examples of Corticosteroids for asthma includ...

NSG_124 Thyroid DisordersThyroiditis What condition causes inflammation of the thyroid gland from a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection? Chronic Autoimmune Thyroiditis (Hashimoto's Thyroiditis) and Silent Painless Thyroiditis (Lymphocytic) What are two types of thyroiditis in the notes? Hyperthyroidism What condition causes your thyroid to release high amounts of thyroid hormone? -Graves' Disease (Thyrotoxicosis) -Toxic Nodular Goiters (Toxic adenoma) -Genetics -Insuffic...

NSG124 - exam 3 (units 9-12)ACE inhibitors general information - correct answer - angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors - blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II - medications end in "PRIL" - treats heart failure and hypertension - contraindicated in 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy - take 1 hour BEFORE or 2 hours AFTER meals ACE inhibitors adverse effects - correct answer - persistent cough (most common) - first dose hypotension - orthostatic hypotension - ang...