Maryville nurs 615 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis 00:43 01:23 What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC What k...

Maryville NURS 615 Pharm 1 exam with all the correct answers (100% Verified 2020/2021 exam) Document Content and Description Below Maryville NURS 615 Pharm 1 exam with all the correct answers (100% Verified 2020/2021 exam) How does hypoalbuminemia affect the process of prescribing? Correct Answer- Low albumin = more free drug (bc the drug can't bind to albumin aka protein) = increased adverse effects What is a Black Box Warning: Correct Answer- is considered a contraindication to administer t...

Asthma Disease of inflammation - Primary process - Hyperresponsiveness - Airway bronchoconstriction - Excessive mucous production Consequences of Inflammation - Asthma In response to stimulus (antigen, virus, pollutant, occupational agent) Acute Inflammation: 1. Altered airway physiology (increased airway obstruction) - Wall inflamed/thickened (bronchial smooth muscles) - Tightened smooth muscles - Air trapped in alveoli 2. Resolution OR Chronic Inflammation 1. Increased airway dy...

Maryville NURS 615 Exam 3 First line treatment for Acute gout attack? - ANSWER colchicine First line treatment for mild to moderate pain? - ANSWER Ibuprofen and tylenol Treatment for RA? - ANSWER NSAIDs, glucocorticoid injections and low dose prednisone OTC Treatment for back pain? - ANSWER Start w/...

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Maryville NURS 615- Exam V What assessments should be made before prescribing any antihypertensive agent? - ANSWER BP, RF, and head to toe assessment. Assess diet, sodium intake, electrolytes, and potassium levels. Prior to prescribing any antihypertensives, creatinine and BUN levels should be evaluated. Confirmation of elevated BP at 3 different times. Children over 3 years old should be assessed at least once at every vis...

MARYVILLE NURS 615 EXAM 2 EXAM STUDY MATERIALS QUESTION AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) What blood values should be monitored with carbamazepine (Tegretol)? - ANSWER CBC test every 3-4 months to monitor for decrease in WBCs, platelets, and trouble with RBC production. What are the pharmacodynamics of carbamazepine (Tegretol)? - ANSWER - Auto-metabolizes leading to lower serum levels despite compliance. - Half-life 30 hours as single dose, 15 hours when given repeatedly. What are the Bla...

How do antigout medications work? Correct Answer-by inhibiting the infiltration and phagocytosis of leukocytes, thus decreasing the breakdown of uric acid to urate crystals. Deposition of urate crystals causes Correct Answer-pain and inflammation What is Colchicine Correct Answer-anti-gout medication how does Colchicine work? Correct Answer-Works by inhibiting inflammation, reducing pain and swelling common side effects of Colchicine Correct Answer-GI problems (diarrhea) use with cau...