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Which of the following is NOT one of the three therapeutic effects associated with the category of salicyclate drugs? A. Analgesic B. Anticoagulant C. Anti-Inflammatory D. Antipyretic correct answer: Anticoagulant The two distinct therapeutic effects of acetaminophen are _____. A. Analgesic and anti- inflammatory B. Analgesic and Antipyretic C. Anti-Inflammatory and Anticoagulant D. Antipyretic and Anti-Inflammatory correct answer: Analgesic and Antipyretic Acetaminophen is cat...

Inflammation correct answer: * pain, swelling, heat, redness, loss of function *Treatment: * RICE * NSAID - analgesics, antipyretic & anticoagulant properties Salicylates correct answer: aspirin (many name brands) A: inhibit making of prostaglandin, cause antipyretic/ analgesic effect I: mild/moderate pain, fever, prevent platelet aggregation, treatment of AMI AE: GI distress, bleed, nephrotoxicity, Reye syndrome, hypersensitivity C: coagulation or bleeding disorders, vi...

chloroquine - Class: Antimalarial -oquine Action: Inhibits reproduction Use: Treats Malaria Adverse effects: -retinotherapy -hepatic dysfunction -incrased psoriasis exacerbation Interactions: -Combination quinine=risk for cardiac toxicity & convulstions Interventions/Education: -take 1-2 weeks prior to travel; 4-6 weeks after -regular eye exams -monitor liver enzymes: AST/ALT -take with meals metronidazole - Class: Antiprotozoal -azole Action: Inhibits protein synth...

What is Albuterol used for? correct answer: Used for: bronchospasm relief inhibits release of histamine increases ciliary motility What is the difference between inhaled, short-acting albuterol and oral, long-acting albuterol? correct answer: Inhaled, short-acting is used to prevent an exercise-induced asthmatic episode. Oral, long-acting is used for long-term control of asthma. What are the expected adverse effects of albuterol? correct answer: TAT tachycardia, angina, tremors in...

Who have published standards of care regarding patient monitoring? correct answer: ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) and AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists) What literally means "without sensation"? correct answer: anesthesia What are the four major types of anesthetic techniques? correct answer: Local, regional, sedation/monitored anesthesia care (MAC), and general Who is monitoring direct observation of the patient? correct answer: anesthesia provider ...

Ace Inhibitors correct answer: captopril (Capoten) lisinopril (Prinivil) enalapril (Vasotec) ramipril (Altace) Ace Inhibitor Action correct answer: Action Blocks conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, leading to a decrease in blood pressure, a decrease in aldosterone production, a small increase in serum potassium, and sodium and fluid loss. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) correct answer: losartan (Cozaar) valsartan (Diovan) irbesartan (Avapro) candesartan (Atacan...

Number the following drug forms in order of speed of dissolution and absorption, with (1) being the fastest and (4) being the slowest. a. Capsules b. Enteric-coated tablets c. Elixirs d. Powders correct answer: 1-Elixers 2-Powders 3-Capsules 4-Enteric-coated tablets When considering the various routes of drug elimination, the nurse is aware that elimination occurs mainly by which routes? a. Renal tubules and skin b. Skin and lungs c. Bowel and renal tubules d. Lungs and gastrointe...

When monitoring a patient who is taking a cholinergic drug, the nurse should watch for which cardiovascular effect? A. Bradycardia B. Tachycardia C. Vasoconstriction D. Palpitations correct answer: A. Bradycardia The cardiovascular effects of cholinergic drugs are decreased heart rate (not tachycardia) and vasodilation. Palpitations are not effects of cholinergic drugs. A patient has had an overdose of an intravenous cholinergic drug. The nurse should expect to administer which drug...

A pulse oximetry monitor indicates that the patient has a drop in SPO2 from 95% to 85% over several hours. The first action the nurse should take is to correct answer: Check the position of the probe on the finger, toe, or earlobe What is the phrase that defines the volume of air inspired and expired with a normal breath? correct answer: Tidal volume You are caring for a patient who has returned to the unit following a bronchoscopy. The patient is asking for something to drink. Which cri...

Peritonitis is a common and dangerous complication of peritoneal dialysis. What is a nursing action that helps these patients fight peritonitis? A. Green's stain is used to identify the invading organism. B. Drainage fluid is cultured to erradicate the organism. C. Aminoglycosides are added to the dialysate for subsequent exchanges. D. Cephalosporins are given intravenously. correct answer: C (Aminoglycosides are added to the dialysate for subsequent exchanges.) The nurse in the medi...