NUR3128 Exam Questions and Answers

Substance Use Disorder Answer> Significant impairment clinically and functionally (includes health problems, disability, failure to meet responsibilities at work, school, home.) Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Answer> -Long-term effects -Alcohol toxicity Treatments Inpatient & Outpatient...

seizure Answer> Results from sudden, transient disruption in brain electrical function seizure Answer> -Caused by abnormal excessive discharges of critical neurons -Characteristics: -Involuntary, uncontrolled movements -Loss or Disturbance of consciousness Epilepsy Answer> Seizure d...

Teratogens Answer> -Substances that cause developmental abnormalities -Drugs that can cause damage the fetus iron Answer> -Prevent maternal ___ deficiency anemia - not to supply the fetus. (reverses anemia in pregnant women) -Adverse reactions: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, black tar...

Combined Hormonal Contraceptives Answer> •Contain a synthetic version of estrogen and progestin. •Generations •First, second, third, fourth generation progestins •Action •Inhibit ovulation by preventing formation of dominant follicle •Suppress luteinizing hormone surge Combined...

Pituitary Gland Answer> -Produces and releases hormones that regulate other endocrine glands. -Controlled by the hypothalamus through releasing and inhibiting factors. -Hormones include growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), among others...

Cell cycle-nonspecific drugs (CCNS) Answer> •act during any phase of the cell cycle, including the G0 phase •Alkylating agents •Antitumor antibiotics Cell cycle-specific drugs (CCS) Answer> •exert influence during a specific phase •most effective against rapidly growing cancer ...

Conjunctivitis Answer> inflammation of the conjunctiva (membrane covering eyelids), maybe bacterial (chlamydia), viral, allergic; chlamydia Blepharitis Answer> infection of the margins of the eyelids Chalazion Answer> infection of the eyelid caused by a blocked oil gland; produces a ...

1. Upon review of Ms. Andrews' admission clinical presentation. which clinical manifestations are most related to excessive growth hormone? A. Headache B. Enlarged hands C. Visual changes D. Nausea Answer> B. Enlarged hands 2. Ms. Andrews is ordered to receive bromocriptine mesylate (Pa...

Aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGEL) Therapeutic class Answer> antiheartburn drug Aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGEL) Pharmacologic class Answer> antacid Aluminum hydroxide Actions and Uses Answer> -Aluminum compounds are minimally absorbed -Neutralize stomach acid by raising pH of stomach con...

Lisinopril Therapeutic class Answer> Drug for HF and HTN Lisinopril Pharmacologic class Answer> ACE inhibitor Lisinopril Actions and Uses Answer> - One of the most frequently prescribed drugs - Inhibits ACE and decreases aldosterone production - Decreases BP, increases CO - 2-3 week...

ACE Inhibitors Answer> • "pril" • Reduce afterload • Drugs of choice for heart failure • Enhance excretion of sodium and water • Lower peripheral resistance and reduce blood volume • Increase cardiac output Role of the Nurse: ACE Inhibitors Answer> • Monitor C B C • ...

The steady state of antibacterial drugs occurs after how many half-lives? Answer> Around 4 to 5 How many half lives does it take for an antibacterial drug to be eliminated via urine? Answer> Around the 7th half life What does gram positive mean? Answer> Bacteria that take a positive ...

What are the steps of the nursing process? Answer> Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Define assessment in the nursing process Answer> The deliberate and systematic collection of data to determine a patient's current and past health status, functional status ...

psychosis Answer> Loss of contact with reality psychosis Answer> Theory : Results from imbalance in neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain psychosis Answer> Characteristics: -Difficulty in processing information -Disorganized thoughts, incoherence -Distortion of reality -Delusi...