Nsg 318 exam 4 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the ctz? the chemoreceptor trigger zone (ctz) is an area in the medulla oblongata that communicates w/ other structures in the vomiting center to initiate vomiting Diphenhydramine (benadryl) 1st generation antihistamine Diphenhydramine (benadryl) uses treat allergic rhinitis, common cold, cough, sneezing, pruitus, urticaria, prevent motion sickness, can even help with sleep. Diphenhydramine (benadryl) mode of action antagonizes histamine effects (benadryl is a very high protein bindin...

NSG-318 Exam 1 Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) pharmacology - answerstudy of drugs drug - answerChemical that affects physiologic process of a living organism Nursing Implications - answerThe concepts that a nurse must include when they are safely administering medication Identify the various routes of medication administration - answerSublingual (buccal), oral, transdermal (topical creams/ lotions), instillation (eye drops/sprays), inhalation, nasogastric and gastrostomy tu...

Guanfacine- used to treat HTN or ADHD, non stimulant. Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist. Antiarrhythmics start on p. 322 Class I: sodium channel blockers Class Ia: lengthens action potential (quinidine, procainamide [requires freq. dosing], disopyramide) Class Ib: shortens action potential (lidocaine, phenytoin) treats ventricular arrhythmias Class Ic: minimal or no effect on action potential; severe ventricular tachycardias- where no other drugs have worked Class II: beta blockers (propranol...

NSG -318 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ LATEST UPDATE 2023 acute HF - CORRECT ANSW--heart muscle weakens and enlarges -loses ability to pump blood adequately -compensatory mechanisms fail -lungs/periphery become congested R sided heart failure - CORRECT ANSW-blood backs up in periphery -peripheral edema & weight gain L sided heart failure - CORRECT ANSW-blood backs up into lungs -pulmonary edema, shortness of breath, dyspnea, cough cardiomegaly is common with - CORREC...

NSG 6435 Final Exam 1. Expected inc in wt: birth-3 mo 2. Expected inc in wt: 3-6 mo 3. Expected inc in wt: 6-12 mo 4. Expected inc in wt: 1-2 years 5. Expected inc in wt: 2 yr-adolescence 6. Expected inc in height: 0-12 mo 7. Expected inc in height: 13-24 mo 8. Expected inc in height: 2 years to adolescence 9. When does head growth occur? 10. Expected inc in head circumference: 0-2mo 11. Expected inc in head circumference: 2-6 mo 12. Expected inc in head circumference: by 12 mo 13. ...

NSG 6420 Final Exam Study Guide 1.Over 90% of patients in long term care are older than 2. The young old 3. the middle old 4. The old old 5. the elite old 6. the fastest growing subgroup?? 7. physical exam 8. Breast cancer 9. Cervical Cancer 10. Prostate (50 and older) 11. testicular cancer 12. Colorectal cancer (men and women) 13. Skin Cancer 14. oral cancer 15. Oral cancer 16. Bone density 17. Vision 18. Immunnizations 19. Genetic T...

NSG 6435 Final Exam Study Guide 2 1. Expected inc in wt: birth-3 mo 2. Expected inc in wt: 3-6 mo 3. Expected inc in wt: 6-12 mo 4. Expected inc in wt: 1-2 years 5. Expected inc in wt: 2 yr-adolescence 6. Expected inc in height: 0-12 mo 7. Expected inc in height: 13-24 mo 8. Expected inc in height: 2 years to adolescence 9. When does head growth occur? 10. Expected inc in head circumference: 0-2mo 11. Expected inc in head circumference: 2-6 mo 12. Expected inc i...

Exam review NSG Exam review NSG-318 Agonist: stimulates response Non-specific/selective drugs: effects multiple receptors and often has greater list of side effects Side effect: outside outcome- include patient teaching Adverse effect: undesirable/ unexpected Contraindication: a reason to not give a medication to a patient Topic 11: Antihistamine- Monticlast/singular- daily dosing, exercise induced (2 hrs prior), not rescue Antacids-aluminum hydroxide -constipation How to antacids ...