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Pharmacology NCLEX GI drugs: GI agents and The client reporting "acid" when lying down at night asks the nurse if there is any medication that might help. Which statement is the nurse's best response? 1. "There are no medications to treat this problem, but losing weight will sometimes help th...

Pharmacology NCLEX DRUGSGlycosides - correct answer Digoxin, Amrinone Inotrope, chronotrope, dromotope Control contraction and rate Vasodilators - correct answer Nitrates Decrease preload ACE Inhibitors/ARBs - correct answer Lisiniopril, Losartan Decrease afterload Diuretics - correct a...

Pharmacology Final NCLEX QuestionsWhich components of pharmacokinetics does the nurse need to understand before administering a drug? (select all that apply) - correct answer A. Drugs with a smaller volume of drug distribution have a longer half-life. B. Oral drugs are dissolved through the process...

Pharmacology Exam 4 -- Antibiotics + NCLEX QuestionsWhat are the 7 main categories of antibiotics + their general mechanism of action? - correct answer >sulfonamides >penicillins >cephalosporins >macrolides >quinolones >aminoglycosides >tetracyclines >general MOA: ...

Pharmacology Exam 3 (NCLEX Questions)A patient with a rapid, irregular heart rhythm is being treated in the emergency department with adenosine. During administration of this drug, the nurse will be prepared to monitor the patient for which effect? A.) Nausea and vomiting B.) Transitory asystole...

Pharmacology Exam 1 NCLEX QuestionsWhich components of pharmacokinetics does the nurse need to understand before administering a drug? (Select all that apply.) a. Drugs with a smaller volume of drug distribution have a longer half-life. b. Oral drugs are dissolved through the process of pinocy...

Pharmacology Chapter 26 Antibacterials NCLEX questions Amoxicillin is prescribed for a patient who has a respiratory infection. The nurse is teaching the patient about this medication and realizes that more teaching is needed when the patient makes which statement? a. this medication should not b...

Pharmacology Chapter 19: NCLEX QuestionsNonselective beta-blockers may be used to treat hypertension and A) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). B) heart failure. C) heart block. D) supraventricular arrhythmias. - correct answer D. supraventricular dysrhythmias. An example of a...

Pharmacology Chapter 12: NCLEX Questions A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of benzodiazepine overdose. The nurse anticipates the health care provider will prescribe which antidote for benzodiazepine overdose? A. Naloxone (Narcan) B. Naltrexone (ReVia) C. Nalmefene (Revex) D...

Pharmacology Chapter 2: NCLEX Questions1. What is the study of the physiochemical properties of drugs and how they influence the body called? a. Pharmacokinetics b. Pharmacotherapeutics c. Pharmacodynamics d. Pharmacology - correct answer c. Pharmacodynamics 2. Pharmacokinetics involv...

pharmacology Chapter 1 NCLEX questionsWhich pharmacokinetics does the nurse need to understand before administering a drug (select all that apply) - correct answer 1. Patients with kidney disease may have fewer protein binding sites and are at risk for drug toxicity 2. When a drug metabolism rate i...

Pharmacology Cardiovascular Drugs NClex Questionsb. 0.5 to 2.0 ng/mL - correct answer A newly admitted client takes digoxin 0.25 mg/day. The nurse knows that which is the serum therapeutic range for digoxin? a. 0.1 to 1.5 ng/mL b. 0.5 to 2.0 ng/mL c. 1.0 to 2.5 ng/mL d. 2.0 to 4.0 ng/mL a. ...

Pharmacology Cardiac NCLEX Questions a. Increase the serum digoxin sensitivity level - correct answer The client is also taking a diuretic that decreases her potassium level. The nurse expects that a low potassium level (hypokalemia) could have what effect on the digoxin? a. Increase the serum d...

Pharmacology - NCLEX Eye & Ear MedicationA client has been prescribed betaxolol eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma. The ambulatory care nurse determines that the client understands proper medication use if the client states the need to return to the office for monitoring of what item(s)? A. He...

Pharmacology - Exam 2 - ATI & NCLEX QuestionsThe nurse knows that diuretics mostly affect which function of the kidneys? a. cleansing and maintenance of extracellular fluid volume b. maintenance of acid-base balance c. excretion of metabolic waste d. elimination of foreign substances - corr...

Pharm - Ch. 10 - Analgesic Meds (NCLEX)A patient needs to switch analgesic drugs secondary to an adverse reaction to the current treatment regimen. The patient is concerned that the new prescription will not provide optimal pain control. The nurse's response is based on knowledge that doses of anal...

Neurologic Pharmacology NCLEXA client is being treated in the clinic for an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. The nurse would anticipate administering which drug? a. Diazepam (Valium) b. Interferon b1b (Betaseron) c. Lioresal (Baclofen) d. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Cortef) - correct answer B ~ ...

NCLEX-PN: Pharmacology Pharmacokinetics - correct answer "Study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body. Elderly, Pt with Liver/Renal DX have difficulty excreting medications, develop drug toxicity." Pharmacodynamics - correct answer "Study of how drugs ...

NCLEX UWorld Pharmacology Nephrotoxic Meds - correct answer -mycin antibiotics (aminoglycides) -keterolac (Toradol) -NSAIDs -digoxin Hepatotoxic Meds - correct answer -tylenol -NSAIDs Naloxone (Narcan) - correct answer -weans in 1-2 hours -IV or nasal spray -if unresponsive d/t anesthe...

NCLEX Questions-Pharmacology (with rationales)A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. C...

NCLEX PHARMACOLOGYCa Channel Blockers - correct answer uses: HTN, angina, a-fib, a-flutter, SVT side effects: heart failure, peripheral edema -dipine Phosphodiesterease Inhibitors - correct answer uses: erectile dysfunction side effects: flushing, erection lasting >4hrs, MI -afil ACE In...

NCLEX pharmacologyFor the client taking epinephrine, the nurse realizes there is a possible drug interaction with which drug? a. albuterol (Proventil) b. metoprolol (Lopressor) c. bethanechol (Urecholine) d. tolterodine tartrate (Detrol) - correct answer b. metoprolol (Lopressor) 2.The nurse ...

NCLEX PharmacologyIsotretinoin (Amnesteem or Claravis) is prescribed for a client with severe acne. Before the administration of this medication, the nurse anticipates that which laboratory test will be prescribed? - correct answer triglyceride test A client with squamous cell carcinoma of the la...

NCLEX PharmacologyAntianxiety Agents - correct answer -pam, -lam Short acting: Midazolam (versad), Diazepam (valium) Intermediate - Long acting: Clonazepam (Klonopin), Alprazolam (Xanax), LORAZEPAM (Ativan) Lorazepam (Ativan) - correct answer Long acting anti anxiety Indication: anxie...

NCLEX Pharmacology Study-guide-afil - correct answer genitourinary subcategory: erectile dysfunction i.e. sildenafil, talalafil, vardenafil -asone - correct answer allergy and asthma subcategory: corticosteroids i.e. beclomethason, fluticasone, mometasone -azosin - correct answe...

NCLEX Pharmacology Study Guide Albuterol (Proventil) - correct answer Rescue drug administered as a "quick relief" for symptoms (wheezing, breathlessness, rightness) Beclomethasone - correct answer inhaled corticosteroid used as a "long term" first line drug to control chronic airway inflamm...

NCLEX Pharmacology ReviewPepcid - correct answer famotidine Etomidate - correct answer Intubation anesthetic Succinylcholine - correct answer Intubation paralytic Ipratropium - correct answer Rescue asthma drug Theophylline - correct answer Asthma maintenance; Toxic effects, theraputic r...

NCLEX Pharmacology QuestionsFor the client taking epinephrine, the nurse realizes there is a possible drug interaction with which drug? a. albuterol (Proventil) b. metoprolol (Lopressor) c. bethanechol (Urecholine) d. tolterodine tartrate (Detrol) - correct answer b. metoprolol (Lopressor) 2....

NCLEX Pharmacology Anti-infectives & AntibioticsPenicillin’s (cillin) amoxicillin*, penicillin v*, ampicillin, carbenicillin, dicloxacillin, nafcillin, oxacillin, pen g, piperacillin, ticarcillin - correct answer Inhibite bacterial cell wall production (destroys cell wall). Treat: streptococ...

NCLEX: Maternity PharmacologyBetamethasone/dexamethasone - correct answer increases the production of surfactant in the lungs - given between 28- 32 weeks - ideally, delay birth for 48 hours Prostaglandins - correct answer used to ripen the cervix and stimulate uterine contractions - pt sh...

NCLEX Chapter 5 - PharmacodynamicsWhich statement by the nursing student indicates a need for further instruction about drug selectivity? "Botulinum toxin is very selective and therefore very safe for administration." "Selective drug action is made possible by many types of receptors in th...

NCLEX - Pharmacology - Reproductive / Maternity / NewbornThe nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving oxytocin to induce labor. Which assessment findings should cause the nurse to immediately discontinue the oxytocin infusion? Select all that apply. 1.Fatigue 2.Drowsiness 3.Uterine h...

HESI/NCLEX-PN: PharmacologyThe nurse is caring for a patient who has a head injury. What information would make the nurse question administration of the osmotic diuretic mannitol (Osmitrol)? - correct answer Any patient with a notable history of cardiac surgery or congestive heart failure. Adverse e...

FINAL: Pharmacology NCLEX QuestionsA client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has been stabilized with daily insulin injections. Which information should the nurse teach when carrying out plans for discharge? 1. Keep insulin vials refrigerated at all times. 2. Rotate the insuli...

Diuretics pharmacology NCLEX questionsFor a patient prescribed hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), the nurse should closely monitor which laboratory test value? A. Sodium B. Glucose C. Calcium D. Chloride - correct answer B. Glucose Correct Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics are associated ...

Chapter 37 pharmacology NCLEXA patient who has a history of asthma is experiencing an acute episode of SOB and needs to take a medication for immediate relief. The nurse will choose which medication that is appropriate for this situation? A. A beta agonist, such as albuterol B. A leukotriene rec...

ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General IDWhat are some examples of Beta2 adrenergic agonists? ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Albuterol • Formoterol • Salmeterol • Terbutaline ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacol...

Antihypertensive NCLEX questionsThe nurse is assessing the patient's knowledge regarding drug therapy prescribed for the treatment of hypertension. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching by the nurse? A. "I will move slowly from a sitting to standing position."...

Antihypertensive NCLEX questionsThe nurse is assessing the patient's knowledge regarding drug therapy prescribed for the treatment of hypertension. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching by the nurse? A. "I will move slowly from a sitting to standing position."...

140 Must Know NCLEX Meds Alteplase (t-PA) - correct answer *class*: thrombolytics *Indication*: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines *Action*: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found *Nursing Considerations*: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor ...