NURS 180 (NURS180)

How are PEDIATRIC medications calculated by? correct answer: Weight (kg) What type of medications are not supposed to be opened and/or crushed? correct answer: XR, ER, SR Where are Enteric Coated (EC) tablets released within the body? correct answer: Small Intestine (i.e. ulcers) Can you crush Calcium Channel Blockers? Why or Why Not? correct answer: NO - can lead to immediate death When giving an IM Injection, which method is used? correct answer: Z-Track Method (prevents medic...

Name the gastrointestinal disorders discussed in this unit. correct answer: peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease Define peptic ulcer disease (PUD). correct answer: an ulcer or erosion that occurs in the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum Define gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). correct answer: inflammation of the esophageal mucosa caused by reflux of gastric acid contents into the esophagus List the predisposing factors for peptic ulcer disease (PUD). correct a...

Loading Dose of Medications correct answer: Used to quickly induce a therapeutic response. Do not shorten the half-life of the drug Not all meds are initiated with a loading dose Do no reduce the occurrence of side effects First Pass Effect correct answer: the ability that the liver has to remove a portion of the drug when the drug is absorbed by the GI tract. the concentration of the drug is greatly reduced before a drug enters the systemic circulation Morphine Side Effec...

Pharmacokinetics correct answer: is the process of drug movement throughout the body necessary to achieve drug action. Four process are (1) absorption, (2) distribution, (3) metabolism, and (4) excretion/elimination Drug Absorption correct answer: is the movement of the drug into the bloodstream after administration 80% of drugs are taken by mouth (enteral) correct answer: Dissolution correct answer: drug in solid form must disintegrate into small particles and combine with liquid ...

what needs to be taken with psyllium and how much? correct answer: 8 oz of water to prevent obstruction of esophagus how long till psyllium to take effect? correct answer: 24 hours what needs to be increased in pt taking psyllium? correct answer: fluids docusate sodium side effects? correct answer: diarrhea, nausea, cramps, dizziness, PALPITATIONS, syncope (sign of dehydration) what should pt report when using docusate sodium? correct answer: unrelieved constipation what is d...

Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 DM correct answer: Type 1: pancreas produces little or no insulin Type 2: pancreas makes insulin, but cells resist insulin's action What are the labs done to identify diabetes in a patient? correct answer: Hemoglobin A1C (Big indicator for DM) Glucose Tolerant Test Fasting Glucose What are the different types of TYPE 1 DM insulins? correct answer: Rapid Insulin Immediate Insulin Short & Long Acting Are there any insulins that you shoul...

Drugs elicit different responses depending on what? correct answer: Age Gender Body mass Health status Genetics What is pharmacotherapy? correct answer: The application of drugs What is a prescription drug? correct answer: Written or electronic orders for meds Must be seen by a medical professional Proper meds for the condition Medication education What is an over the counter drug (OTC)? correct answer: No prescription required Patients prefer May choose the wrong medicati...

factors affecting drug response correct answer: age, sex, body mass, health status, genetics, drug-to-drug interaction, diet, biorhythmic cycle, drug tolerance routes of medication administration correct answer: 1). sublingual 2). oral (swallowed) 3). inhalation 4). parenteral (injection) assess if patient can swallow correct answer: nurse responsibility for oral med? teach patient to take a deep breath when using inhaler correct answer: nurse responsibility for topical med? c...

Classification or Indication: What the drug does to the body correct answer: classification Classification or Indication: What the drug does correct answer: indication Generic Name or Trade Name: This is the name commonly used in the healthcare field correct answer: generic name Generic Name or Trade Name: This is the name commonly used by patients correct answer: trade name True or False: Verbal prescriptions are often used in emergency situations correct answer: true Drug m...

First recorded reference to pharmacology was written by: correct answer: Samuel Dale in 1693 Father of American pharmacology: correct answer: John Jacob Abel; Founded first department of pharmacology at University of Michigan in 1890 Factors affecting drug response: correct answer: Age, sex, body mass, health status, genetics Routes of medication administration: correct answer: Enteral, topical, parenteral -Oral (swallowed as pill, liquid, tabs, or caps) -Sublingual/buccal -Supp...