Cardiovascular nr293 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pharmacology Workbook: Pharmacology NR293 Course NR293 Pharmacology: ANSWER KEY Exam Exam 2: Week 5- Chapters 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 54…and concepts from preventing med errors and patient education from class discussion & class ROK. Key Concepts Chapters Student Notes Antihypertensive Drugs Chapter 22 1. What should we consider when treating a pregnant hypertensive client with medication? Drug transfer to fetus through placenta: ACE/ARBs are Category D during 2nd/3rd trimester. Co...

ATI NR293 Pharm Final EXAM 1) A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose? a) Insomnia i) Rationale: Levothyroxine overdose will result in manifestations of hyperthyroidism, which include Insomnia, tachycardia, and hyperthermia. b) Constipation i) Rationale: Constipation is a manifestation of hypothyroidism and indicates an inadequate dose of levothyroxine. c) Dro...

ATI: Pharmacology Made Easy: Cardiovascular System Chamberlain College of Nursing NR293: Pharmacology Analysis of Relationship The antihypertensive drug chosen for the medication active learning assignment was amlodipine, which is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by inhibiting the transport of calcium into myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cells, then resulting in the inhibition of excitation-contraction coupling and subsequent contraction. Clients need to be educated on how to ta...

NR293 Exam 1 Review PHARMACOLOGYChapter 2: pharm principles • Pharmacokinetics: • Absorption • Oral meds go through the first pass effect • IV meds are immediately available for use at the cellular/tissue level: Faster than oral route • Distribution • Drug being disturbed throughout the body • Requires stable cardiovascular system • Metabolism • Drug either activated, decreased activity, or totally inactivated • Primary drug is Liver • Decrease in liver function...

NR293 Pharmacology Pre-class Questions Week 6 1. What are possible effects of drugs for treating growth hormone deficiency in children? c. Retention of potassium levels d. Increased retention of s odium e. Improved tissue-building processes Rationale: “The drugs that mimic growth hormone (GH) are somatropin and somatrem. These drugs promote growth by stimulating various anabolic (tissue-building) processes, liver glycogenolysis (to raise blood sugar levels), lipid mobilization from body fat st...

ATI NR293 Pharm Final Review 1) A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose? a) Insomnia i) Rationale: Levothyroxine overdose will result in manifestations of hyperthyroidism, which include Insomnia, tachycardia, and hyperthermia. b) Constipation i) Rationale: Constipation is a manifestation of hypothyroidism and indicates an inadequate dose of levothyroxine. c) Dr...