Nr 293 chapter 3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Study Guide for NR 293 Exam 3 • Alpha2-adrenergic receptor stimulators (agonists)/clonidine o Stimulate alpha2-adrenergic receptors in the brain o Decrease sympathetic outflow from the CNS, decre ase norepinephrine production o Stimulates alpha2-adrenergi receptors, thus reducing renin o Examples: Clonidine (Catapres), Methyldopa (aldomet): used for pregnant women w/htn • Alpha1-blockers/”azosin,” o Block alpha1-adrenergic receptors o Management of severe heart failure (HF) when used wit...

NR 293 Pharmacology for Nursing Content Areas to Review for Exam 1 All Reading Assignments (ATI),Lecture Materials, handouts are testable. Not all information on exam is limited to this study guide. Chapter 1: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy Key Terms and Concepts 5-9 Rights of Medication Administration with ability to determine which “right” was not followed. Legal and Ethical Principles of Medication Administration Chapter 2: Pharmacological Principles and Chapter 5: Medicati...

Nr 293 week 3 and 4 Practice questions for Neuro drugs Practice Questions for neuro drugs 1. What are examples of barbiturate-type hypnotic and sedative drugs? (Select all that apply.) a. Pentobarbital (Nembutal) b. Eszopiclone (Lunesta) c. Zolpidem (Ambien) d. Triazolam (Halcion) e. Secobarbital (Seconal) 2. A nurse is caring for a patient who has been administered a barbiturate. Which is a symptom of barbiturate toxicity that the nurse must monitor the patient for? a. Restlessness...

NR 293 Week 3 and 4 Practice Questions for Neuro Drugs- Chamberlain College of Nursing Practice Questions for neuro drugs 1. What are examples of barbiturate-type hypnotic and sedative drugs? (Select all that apply.) a. Pentobarbital (Nembutal) b. Eszopiclone (Lunesta) c. Zolpidem (Ambien) d. Triazolam (Halcion) e. Secobarbital (Seconal) 2. A nurse is caring for a patient who has been administered a barbiturate. Which is a symptom of barbiturate toxicity that the nurse must monitor t...

NR 293 Exam 2 Practice Questions (Latest): Chamberlain Chapter 10: Analgesic Drugs Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? a. Acute pain b. Chronic pain c. Somatic pain d. Neuropathic pain 2. An 18-year-old basketball player fell...