NURS 676

Charlie is a 65-year-old male who has been diagnosed with hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Doxazosin has been chosen to treat his hypertension because it: 1. Increases peripheral vasoconstriction 2. Decreases detrusor muscle contractility 3. Lowers supine blood pressure more than standing pressure 4. Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck - ANS 4. Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck To reduce potential adverse effects, patients taking a peripherally acting a...

Glucocorticoids - ANS Can cause: osteoporosis, diabetes, weight gain *give biphosphontate if long term use Side effects of ED meds - ANS Visual problems Hearing problems Can cause hypotension if given with nitrates Flomax (tamsulosin) - ANS Treats: Pulmonary HTN BPH Side effects of testosterone - ANS Edema, hepatoxicity, decreases HDL, increases LDL, prostate cancer, abuse potential Treatment for Rickets - ANS Doxycycline, vit D and calc...

Escitalopram may cause serious, potentially fatal reactions when used with _______________. (select all that apply) - ANS Duloxetine, amitriptilyne, sertraline, St. John's Wort Mixing two serotonin agents can cause serotonin syndrome. The therapeutic effects of imipramine develop over _____________. - ANS Several weeks The FDA-approved indications for fluoxetine include: (select all that apply) - ANS Obsessive compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, b...

NURS 657 PHARMACOLOGY WEEK 1 AND 2 STUDY GUIDE – DOWNLOAD TO ATTAIN AN A+ • A patient diagnosed with chronic pain calls to request an oxycodone (Oxycontin) refill. Which action should the prescriber take initially? o Arrange to schedule an appt w/the pt • A metered-dose albuterol inhaler is prescribed for asthma management. The patient reports feeling jittery sometimes when taking the medication, and does not feel that the medication is always effective. Which action will the provider...

NURS 676 QUIZ 4 – DOWNLOAD TO SCORE AN A+ Week 8 Unit 15 (Ch. 62-63) Allergic vs. seasonal rhinitis Budesonide, pseudoephedrine spray, nasal fluticasone, nasal cromolyn, intranasal and systemic glucocorticoids, montelukast, diphenhydramine, theophylline Guaifenesin  helps stimulate flow of secretions to increase cough productivity *Off-label use – Omalizumab allergic rhinitis (normally used for asthma) STBA vs. LTBA Asthma exacerbation Asthma STEPs management COPD treatment ...

NURS 676 WEEK 1 NOTES – DOWNLOAD FOR REVISION TO ACHIEVE AN A+ Pharmacology is the study of how drugs interact with living organisms to produce a therapeutic effect. The goal of pharmacology is to develop safe and effective drugs to treat diseases and improve patient outcomes. Pharmacology involves the study of drug action, drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME), as well as drug interactions, toxicity, and side effects. Here are some key concepts in pharmacology...

NURS 676 MIDTERM – DOWNLOAD TO SCORE AN A+ Here are some examples of the medications we will be covering this week: • Antipsychotics: These medications are used to manage symptoms of psychosis and psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. Examples include Risperidone, Quetiapine, and Olanzapine. • Antidepressants: Designed to alleviate symptoms of depression, these medications work by balancing certain chemicals in the brain. Examples include Fluoxetine, Sertraline, and Escitalopram...

NURS 676A STUDY GUIDE QUIZ 1 - DOWNLOAD TO SCORE AN A+ • How is prescriptive authority regulated for NPs Twenty-one states have fully independent prescribing by nurse practitioners (AANP, 2013b; National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 2015). Some states have full or limited prescribing allowed by CNSs, including Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington, DC, and Wyoming (National Council o...

Escitalopram may cause serious, potentially fatal reactions when used with _______________. (select all that apply) ANS - Duloxetine, amitriptilyne, sertraline, St. John's Wort Mixing two serotonin agents can cause serotonin syndrome. The therapeutic effects of imipramine develop over _____________. ANS - Several weeks The FDA-approved indications for fluoxetine include: (select all that apply) ANS - Obsessive compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa ...