NUR2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing (NUR2474)

NUR 2474 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM 1. The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a. The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b. The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c. The patient with a blood pressure of 136/92 mm Hg who complains of having a headache ...

NUR2474 Pharmacology Module 6 Quiz tips: There are many negatively worded questions this time around. Please pay attention to the wording. 1. Cholestyramine (mechanism of action, indications, side and adverse effects, administration, monitofring, food/drug interactions) a. Bile-Acid Sequestrant b. Mechanism of action i. May decrease uptake of fat-soluble vitamins ii. Does not significantly reduce the absorption of stains, warfarin, digoxin, and most other drugs studied. iii. Reduces LD...

The nurse would recognize the need for further education in a pregnant woman taking Zofran (ondansetron), who makes which of these statements? Generic Zofran is freely available, and cheaper, via the internet. Question 2 1 out of 1 points A client has come to the clinic seeking a prescription for Sildenafil (Viagra). What is a priority assessment question for the nurse to ask? Do you use nitroglycerin? Question 3 1 out of 1 points The nurse would recognize the need for further education i...

NUR2474 Pharmacology Quiz 2 Review Topics review: 1. General features of Alzheimer’s Disease on Donepezil a. Alzheimer’s is characterized by progressive memory loss, impaired thinking, neuropsychiatric symptoms and inability to perform routine tasks of daily living. Major pathologic findings are cerebral atrophy, degeneration of cholinergic neurons, and the presence of neurotic plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. b. Cholinesterase Inhibitors: (First drug approved by the FDA to treat AD....

NUR2474 Pharmacology Final Exam estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women - Answer- women take due to vaginal dryness, hot flashes, painful sex, prevent bone loss when older risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy - Answer- breast and cancer development, risk of blood clots, bone loss, risk of fractures, cardiovascular disease penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction - Answer- pencillin may react with aminoglycosides and cause it to be less effective in treating infection. Do ...

NUR2474 Rasmussen Pharm Exam 1 what things should we always do when giving methylphenidate to a child with ADHD - Answer - ALWAYS: give the drug in the morning, after breakfast, and give the last dose before 4pm, or else the child will not sleep at night which 3 drugs are controlled substances and highly abused? - Answer - amphetamines, - barbiturates, - methylphenidate what is the purpose of drug treatment with Alzheimer Disease patients - Answer - there is treatment to help slow down...

NUR 2474 Exam 1 Review 2023/2024 Please review general tips from Quiz review document (test taking strategies, select all that apply questions, etc.). The test will utilize Respondus browser and monitor (using webcam). No notes or textbook allowed on the test. Calculator will be enabled in the browser. General tips for studying: 1. Memorize names of medication categories from the presentation (SSRI’s, benzodiazepines, first/second generation antipsychotics, etc.) used to treat common neuro ...

UR2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing – Examination Blue Print – Final Exam Insulin: DM1 DM2, GESTATIONAL DIABETES ** HYPOGLYCEMIA IS A DANGEROUS ADVERSE EFFECT AND HIGH PRIORITY FOR TREATMENT ** • What types of insulin are ordered before meals and at bedtime? Why? ⁃ lispro and regular are not ordered before bedtime; lantus is given before bedtime; in the elderly especially lantus is sometimes split into a morning and evening dose.. why? sugar drops overnight and this can ...

Quiz 1: A patient asks the nurse about drug interactions with OTC preparations. What is the nurse's best response? A. "Discuss this with the health care provider." B. "There are not many interactions, so don't worry about it." C. "Read the labels carefully, and check with your health care provider." D. "Avoid over-the-counter preparations." A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times ...

NUR 2474 Pharmacology Exam 1 dopaminergic agent - Answer levodopa/carbidopa anticholinergic agent - Answer benzotrophine cholinesterase inhibitor - Answer donepezil Immunomodulators - Answer interferon beta traditional anti epileptic drugs - Answer phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid atypical anti epileptic drugs - Answer oxcarbazepine lamotrigdine barbiturates - Answer Phenobarbital muscle spams drugs - Answer baclofen dantrolene 1st generation antipsychotics ...