NUR 378 Exam 2 Practice Questions and Correct Answers
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Course
NUR 378
Institution
NUR 378
Describe the mechanism of action for proton pump inhibitors. -inhibit H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system in parietal cells of stomach -suppresses gastric acid production
Explain the proper way to discontinue glucocorticoids. -gradually taper off medication to minimize effects of adrenal insufficiency
-al...
NUR 378 Exam 2 Practice Questions and
Correct Answers
Describe the mechanism of action for proton pump inhibitors. ✅-inhibit H+/K+ ATPase
enzyme system in parietal cells of stomach
-suppresses gastric acid production
Explain the proper way to discontinue glucocorticoids. ✅-gradually taper off medication
to minimize effects of adrenal insufficiency
Identify medications to treat acute asthma and their side effects. ✅-short acting beta2
agonists (SABAs)
>albuterol
*think Albuterol is for Acute Asthma Attacks
Describe the class of expectorants and their actions and side effects. ✅MOA:
-stimulates flow of respiratory tract secretions
-thins out mucus making it easier to cough out of lungs and drain out nose/sinuses
(mucolytic)
SIDE EFFECTS:
-nausea/vomiting
-headache
-drowsiness
-rash
What are the long term effects of steroid use related to asthma? (8S's) ✅S-sugar
(hyperglycemia)
S-soft bones (osteoporosis)
S-sick (↓ immunity/sepsis)
S-sad (depression)
S-salt (water & salt retention-HTN)
S-swollen (water gain=weight gain)
S-sight (risk for cataracts)
S-sex (↓ libido)
Explain the side effects of anticholinergic medications. ✅can't see=blurred vision, dry
eyes
can't spit=dry mouth, no sweat
can't pee=urinary retention
can't poop=constipation
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of opioids as antitussives. ✅advantages
-suppresses cough reflex
-allows pt relief from nonproductive cough
Describe the patient teaching required for inhaler use. ✅-shake device & remove cap
-inhale & exhale completely
-seal lips tightly over mouth piece
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