Sinemet - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI Pharmacology V2 Practice Exam | Questions and Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+. A client receiving albuterol (Proventil) tablets complains of nausea every evening with her 9 p.m. dose. What action should the nurse take to alleviate this side effect? A) Change the time of the dose. B) Hold the 9 p.m. dose. C) Administer the dose with a snack. D) Administer an antiemetic with the dose. C) Administer the dose with a snack. Administering oral doses with food (C) helps minimize GI discomfort. ...

Exam 1: NUR 2474/ NUR2474 Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A| 2023/ 2024 Update | Rasmussen QUESTION Why is diazepam (Valium) used in the treatment of status epilepticus? Answer: It resolves continual seizures rapidly (no loading dose needed) QUESTION How would the nurse interpret the statement that a medication has a twelve hour half life Answer: Twelve hour is the time it takes for half of the medication to be metabolized QUESTION A cl...

ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT HESI RN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to A. Decrease production of gastric secretions. B. Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer. C. Correct Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above. D. Decrease gastric motor activity. 2. In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cephulac), which outcome would indicate that the drug is performing as intended? A. An...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

HESI Exam Version 2: NUR100 / NUR 100 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis Question: A client is receiving ampicillin sodium (Omnipen) for a sinus infection. The nurse should instruct the client to notify the healthcare provider immediately if which symptom occurs? Answer: rash Question: The nitrate isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) is prescribed for a client with angina. Which instruction should the...

Final Exam: NR601 / NR 601 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum | Exam Review Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Parkinson’s disease primary features Answer: - bradykinesia - resting tremor - muscular rigidity - postural instability Question: is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized primarily by motor symptoms Answer: Parkinson's Disease (PD) Question: tx for Parkinson’s dis...

QMA Indiana State Test 2023 Questions with All Correct Answers What is dementia? - ANSWER A term for several symptoms related to a decline in thinking skills You should attempt gradual dose reduction on what class/type of med - ANSWER Antipsychotic How do you count pulse/respiration - ANSWER Together When do you do the Heimlich Maneuver - ANSWER When choking. Can't speak or couch How do you know a G-Tube is in the correct place - ANSWER Chec...

Pharmacology Final Exam Questions(NUR 1290 OCC Summer)With Correct Answers. Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. - Answer Psychosis A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - Answer Hypotension (They work too well) Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - Answer acetaminophen (Tylenol) Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - Answer A1 Blockers such as tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar. Benzo...

NU240 Exam 3 Questions with 100% Correct Answers When should sinemet be given and why? - Answer- Give 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal to minimize GI side effects and it must be given on time to prevent fluctuations in symptoms Common side effects of sinemet - Answer- hypotension dyskinesia (involuntary mvts) dystonia (lack of control of mvts) hallucinations sleep disorders depression Pts that take MAOI inhibitors must avoid foods with what and why? - Answer- tyramine bc it can ...

NUR 2474 Pharmacology For Professional Nursing Exam 1 Blueprint (2 sets) 2023 With Revised Correct Answers. Half-life- time required for the concentration or amount of drug in the body to be reduced by one-half handwritten orders- A prescription for medications/ referrals Application of Pharmacology in Patient care= (1) pre-administration assessment, (2) dosage and administration, (3) evaluating and promoting therapeutic effects, (4) minimizing adverse effects, (5) minimizing adverse inte...