Analgesic drugs are med - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client has been prescribed digoxin. Which symptom should the nurse tell the client to report as a potential indication of digoxin toxicity? visual disturbances The physician has prescribed amiodarone for a client with cardiomyopathy. The nurse should monitor the client's rhythm to determine the effectiveness of the medication in controlling: Life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmias. The nurse is preparing to administer a preoperative medication that includes a sedative to a c...

half life Half-life (t½) is an important pharmacokinetic measurement. The metabolic half-life of a drug in vivo is the time taken for its concentration in plasma to decline to half its original level. Half-life refers to the duration of action of a drug and depends upon how quickly the drug is eliminated from the plasma. The clearance and distribution of a drug from the plasma are therefore important parameters for the determination of its half-life. B max The maximum amount of drug or radio...

Nur 641 E Final Exam Study Guide Grand Canyon University ALL SOLUTION 2025 EDITION GUARANTEED GRADE A+ absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion Pharmacokinetics involves absorption from the administration site either directly or indirectly in the blood plasma Pharmacokinetic absorption reversibly or irreversibly move from the bloodstream into the interstitial and intracellular fluid Parmacokinetic distribution biotransformed via hepatic metabolism or by other tissue Pharmacokineti...

Pain Assessment and Nursing Management 103 Questions with Verified Answers Definition of pain - CORRECT ANSWER An unpleasant sensory or emotional experience Associated with actual or potential tissue damage Described in terms of such damage Note about pain - CORRECT ANSWER Pain is the number one system that brings individuals to health care providers what are some challenges of treating pain - CORRECT ANSWER reading the patient believing the patient moral dilemmas - giving too much ...

A patient has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to retained secretions, excessive mucus, and ineffective cough as evidenced by adventitious breath sounds. What should the nurse include in the NCP as an appropriate NOC outcome and NIC intervention for this nursing diagnosis? 1. Aspiration Prevention (NOC) and Aspiration Procedures (NIC) 2. Respiratory Status: Gas Exchange (NOC) and Oxygen Therapy (NIC) 3. Respiratory Status: Ventilation (NOC) and Respiratory Monito...

Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved? A. Client states chest pain is relieved B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90 C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90 D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% - ANS A. nitroglycerin reduces mycocardial oxygen consumption which decreases ischemia and ...

Four hours after the delivery of a healthy neonate of an insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetic mother, the baby appears jittery, irritable, and has a high-pitched cry. Standing newborn nursery prescriptions are in place. Which nursing action has top priority? Test for blood glucose level The nurse explains to a client with premature labor that betamethasone (Celestone) is administered for which of the following purposes? Hasten fetal lung maturity. The nurse explains to a new nurse orientee that...

A patient has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to retained secretions, excessive mucus, and ineffective cough as evidenced by adventitious breath sounds. What should the nurse include in the NCP as an appropriate NOC outcome and NIC intervention for this nursing diagnosis? 1. Aspiration Prevention (NOC) and Aspiration Procedures (NIC) 2. Respiratory Status: Gas Exchange (NOC) and Oxygen Therapy (NIC) 3. Respiratory Status: Ventilation (NOC) and Respiratory Monito...

HESI Pharmacology Review Questions and Answers Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin (Lanoxin) – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin taken with dronedarone (Multaq), which is another antid...

 REAL HESI RN Med SURG  ALL VERSIONS IN ONE DEAL  QUESTIONS FROM REAL TEST  (I scored 1413!!!) SAMPLES/PREVIEWS 2022 HESI Med-Surg v2 16. an older adult male is admitted three days after a fall because his wife called 911 this morning when he became confused. the client has a history of chronic kidney disease and diabetes and has vital signs on admission heart rate 120 beats respirations 12 breaths and blood pressure 180/96. which assessment f...