NURS 180 (NURS180)

Glucocorticoids have the ability to __________ correct answer: suppress inflammation. It can mask symptoms of infection and should not be given to patients with an actual infection. **Cushing syndrome will only occur with long term therapy. Levothyroxine is a ______ thyroid hormone and is _______ identical to ______. correct answer: synthetic chemically T4 **Used to treat hypothyroidism. Reglan is a ______________ ____________ used to relieve what? correct answer: gastroin...

What is the antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) correct answer: Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) What is the antidote for Anticholinergics correct answer: Physostigmine What is the antidote for Anticholinesterase correct answer: Atropine What is the antidote for Benzodiazepines correct answer: Flumazenil (Romazicon) What is the antidote for Beta Blockers correct answer: Glucagon What is the antidote for Digitalis (Digoxin) correct answer: Digoxin immune FAB (Digibind) What is t...

What/Why should patients avoid when taking antihistamines such as Benadryl? correct answer: Patient should avoid alcoholic drinks and operating heavy machinery due to it's effect on the CNS. **Can cause drowsiness/sleepiness. **Mainly first-generation highly lipid soluble, crosses BBB. What are the concerns of prolonged use of Oxymetazoline (Afrin)? correct answer: May have rebound congestion is used for too long so length of treatment needs to be assessed. ** Also causes CNS s...

Glucocorticoids correct answer: 1. suppress inflammation 2. mask symptom of infection 3. do not give to patient with actual infection 4. Can cause Cushing with long term use Levothyroxine correct answer: 1. synthetic thyroid hormone that is completely identical to thyroxine (T4) 2. Used to treat hypothyroidism Reglan correct answer: ointestinal stimulant used to relieve nausea , vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, bloating, persistent feeling of fullness after meals. 2. pr...

Prototype drug correct answer: Well-understood model drug with which other drugs in a pharmacologic class may be compared. Ex. Propranolol, Metoprolol -> under prototype of Beta Blockers Chemical name correct answer: chemical formula for a drug Only 1 chemical name per med Generic name correct answer: drug assigned by US Adopted Name Council and FDA Only 1 generic name per med Side Effect and Adverse Effect correct answer: Unintended effects of a drug Therapeutic effe...

NURS 180 WEEK 8 Final Exam Key Points Latest 2023 (Graded 100%) Manage chronic anxiety disorders such as GAD and OCD, major depressive disorders, and bipolar disorder when combined with a mood stabilizer  SSRI  Escitalopram  Works by keeping more serotonin  Avoid taking with other drugs that keep more serotonin such as other antidepressants, triptans, ergots, and St. John’s wort to prevent serotonin syndrome  Increased risk for suicide in young adults and children with ...

NURS 180 WEEK 8 Final Exam Study Guide Key Points Latest 2023. ANTI-SEIZURE [Antiepileptic] DRUGS Manage seizure disorders including status epilepticus  Fast Onset Benzodiazepines  Diazepam  Midazolam  Temazepam  Intermediate Onset Benzodiazepines  Alprazolam  Lorazepam  Slow Onset Benzodiazepines  Oxazepam  Clonazepam  Barbiturates  Phenobarbital  Hydantoins/ Phenytoin-related Drugs  Phenytoin  Work by desensitize sodium channels to ...

NURS 180 WEEK 8 Final Exam Key Points Latest 2023. ANXIOLYTICS Manage GAD, Panic Disorders, Phobias, OCD, Drug/Alcohol Withdrawal, and Insomnia Short-Term Management of Anxiety  Benzodiazepines  Work by enhancing GABA [relaxation]  Pregnancy Category D  Controlled Substance IV  If combined with CNS depressants, alcohol, or kava/ Valerian root it increases sedation  Do not discontinue abruptly  Long-term use can lead to mental disorders and memory impairment  An...

NURS 180 EXAM 2B WORKSHEET (ATI AND VARCAROLIS)NURS 180 Exam 2B Worksheet (ATI and Varcarolis) 1. Signs/symptoms of depression in an adult/adolescent (ATI p. 70) a. Anergia i. Lack of energy b. Anhedonia i. Lack of pleasure in normal activities c. Anxiety d. Sluggish/unable to relax e. Vegetative findings – constipation, sleep disturbance, decrease interest in sexual activity, change in eating patterns f. Somatic reports – fatigue, GI changes, pain g. Look sad with blunted affect ...

NURS 180 PHARM MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE WEEK 5.Week 1 Lecture Book CH. 1-10 ATI Book CH. 1-6 *Prep Work Packet Terms Week 2 Lecture Book CH. 13, 14, 42, 43, 46, 47 ATI Book CH. 28, 29, 39, 40 CH. 28 Peptic Ulcer Disease *Antibiotics (regarding H. Pylori) 1. continue till done --- because you feel better don’t stop 2. 2-3 ATB for 14 days. *Histamine2-Receptor Antagonists (Ranitidine, Cimetidine, Famotidine) 1. cimetidine – gynecomastia, decrease libido, 2. it promotes bacterial c...