Captopril - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a Selected Answer: C-II drug.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Glargine (Lantus) is an insulin analog that essentially has no peak and is usually administered: Selected Answer: Once a day.  Question 3 0 out of 1 points The NP is examining ...

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...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

NGN ATI RN Pharmacology Exam 2023 B V2| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: RN providing teaching to a pt with an Rx for feurrous sulfate. The RN should instruct the pt to take the med with what to promote absorption? Vitamin E Orange juice Milk Antacids: Answer: Correct: Orange Juice Rationale: The absorption of ferrous sulfate is enhanced by a vitamin C source, such as orange juice. Q: RN caring for parent of a NB. Parent asks when their NB should...

A nurse is teaching a client who will have an x ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "you will receive contrast dye during the procedure." B. "An enema is necessary before the procedure." C. "you will need to lie in a prone position during the procedure." D. "The procedure determines whether you have a kidney stone." - A. Clients do not receive any contrast dye for this procedure, as they would for excret...

Final Exam: NUR641E/ NUR 641E (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurse Educators Guide| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers) Q: medication safety organizations Answer: -ISMP -IOM -Joint Commission -NCC MERP -FDA Safe Use Initiative Q: pharmacological ADR Answer: -80-90% of ADRs -an extension of the pharmacological affect of the drug -ex. overdose Q: idiosyncratic ADR Answer: -separate from the pharma...

Which information should the nurse include in client education regarding a cholesterol-lowering agent? (a) This medication will replace other interventions you have been trying (b) It is important for you to double your dose if you miss one (c) Stop taking the medication if you experience constipation (d) You should continue your exercise program to increase your HDL serum level (adjunctive therapy with diet and exercise) Q2) What would the nurse expect has occurred with a client who has ta...

A nurse is monitoring a client who has just returned to the unit following surgery. The client received an initial dose of morphine 5 mg IV bolus for pain relief. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse report immediately to the provider? Respiratory rate 11/min ​When using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care, the priority finding is a respiratory rate of 11/min indicating respiratory depression. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who ...

ACE Inhibitor - captopril (Capoten) - enalapril (Vasotec) - fosinopril (Monopril) - lisinopril (Prinivil) Captopril Therapeutic Uses - HTN - HF - diabetic nephropathy - left ventricular dysfunction following MI (ramipril) Captopril Adverse Drug Reactions - severe hypotension after 1st dose - dry, nonproductive cough - rash + metallic taste - angioedema - hyperkalemia - neutropenia Captopril Administration - PO BID/TID - 2-3x daily for HTN - 3x daily for HF - give 1 hr ac Captopril Contraindi...

Captopril Target Dose HF - ANSWER 50 mg three times daily Lisinopril Target Dose HF - ANSWER 20 mg daily Enalapril Target Dose HF - ANSWER 10 mg twice daily