Steroids - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Describe how drugs affect the nervous system - Drugs affect the nervous system by acting at the synaptic junctions to promote neurotransmitter's activity, mimic their actions, or block them from acting. Identify examples of respiratory drugs - Expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, bronchodilators, decongestants List which drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation - NSAIDs, Opioids, Antihistamines, muscle relaxers, steroids, nerve blocks Describe how antiparasitic drugs work - Antip...

Exam 1: NSG533 / NSG 533 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Complete Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonists (cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine, ranitidine) Answer: Decrease acid secretion by blocking histamine receptors in gastric parietal cells Relief from typical acute GERD symptoms and prophylactic More effective than antacids for chronic GERD but less effective than PPIs May be dosed intermittently or on schedule...

NR601/ NR 601 Midterm Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family | Prep Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except Answer: Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging Q: THe pathophysiology of HF is due to Answer: Inadequate cardiac output to meet the metabolic and O2 demands of the body Q: The volume of air a pat...

Exam 4: NSG555 / NSG 555 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) - Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care II Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: Which are symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that distinguish it from osteoarthritis (OA)? (Select all that apply.) Extra-articular inflammatory signs History of injury to affected joints Morning stiffness of at least 1 hour Symmetric tender, swollen joints Unilateral joint involvement: Answer: A, C, D The clinical presentatio...

Final Exam: NUR160 / NUR 160 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing II Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A | Hondros College Q: A patient with emesis is at risk for what? Answer: metabolic alkalosis Q: Diarrhea can cause what? Answer: metabolic acidosis Q: What would you do to treat respiratory acidosis? Answer: oxygen, breathing treatments, steroids, and High fowler's position Q: What would you do to treat respiratory alkalosis? Answer: slow breathi...

BSN 266 HESI Med Surg Practice Exam Version 2 (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales|100% Correct| Grade A- Nightingale Q: What types of medications should the nurse expect to administer to a client during an acute respiratory distress episode? A. Vasodilators and hormones. B. Analgesics and sedatives. C. Anticoagulants and expectorants. D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Answer: D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Rationale Besides supplemental oxygen, this...

Final Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Exam Review| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: How is acute otitis media diagnosed? Answer: clinical presentation objective findings on physical exam (otoscopy) combined with the patient's history and presenting signs and symptoms Q: Management of acute otitis media Answer: -the goal of treatment is to control pain and to treat the infectious process with antibiotics -Adults w...

NURS 6531 Final EXAM 2023 Sharon, age 29, is pregnant for the first time. She complains of nasal stuffiness and occasional epistaxis. What do you do? A. Order lab tests, such as a CBC with differential, hemoglobin and hematocrit B. Prescribe an antihistamine C. You do nothing except for client teaching D. Refer the client to an ear, nose and throat specialist - CORRECT ANSWER C. You do nothing except for client teaching - Can occur with pregnancy because of increased v...

Midterm Exam: NUR631/ NUR 631 (Latest 2023/2024 Update) Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Study Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – GCU Q: hormonal hyperplasia Answer: occurs chiefly in estrogen-dependent organs, such as the uterus and breast (e.g. endometrium growing after fertilization) Q: compensatory hyperplasia Answer: adaptive mechanism that enables certain organs to regenerate Q: hyperkalemia treatment Answer: Treatment - Give diuret...

BSN 266 HESI Med Surg Practice Exam Version 2 (2024 / 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale Q: What types of medications should the nurse expect to administer to a client during an acute respiratory distress episode? A. Vasodilators and hormones. B. Analgesics and sedatives. C. Anticoagulants and expectorants. D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Answer: D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Rationale Besides supplemental oxygen, this client wi...