Comprehensive NUR 243 Q&A Bundle

The nurse is teaching a pharmacology class to nursing students. Which processes are mediated by beta-2 receptors? -glycogenolysis in liver -enhanced skeletal muscle contraction -relaxation of the uterine smooth muscle -vasodilation of the arterioles in the heart The nurse gives a medication that in...

Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole MOA- inhibits tetrahydrofolic acid, gram - and + TE- UTI, pneumonia, GI infections, otitis media, bronchitis, salmonella AE- nausea, Steven-johnson syndrome, rash, vomiting DI- intensifies warfarin Fluroquinolones (ciprofloxacin) MOA- inhibits bacteria, bactericidal, g...

What are alpha blockers used to treat? Hypertension and BPH (enlarged prostate) What are 2 adverse effects of alpha blockers? Orthostatic hypertension and reflex tachycardia What is the suffix for Alpha blockers? -zosin (Prazosin) What is the suffix for beta blockers? -olol (Metropolol) Out of M...

What is uremic frost? increase in uric acid crystals causes white scaly on skin and causes pruritus. -seen in pt with CRF- -teach pt self care, apply cream, wash with oatmeal but do not take hot showers or baths SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE REJECTION (happens in first week or month of transplant) -S...

Prazosin - alpha 1 antagonist - treatment of hypertension and BPH - side effect of postural orthostatic hypotension Terazosin - alpha 1 antagonist - treats hypertension - Adverse effects: postural orthostatic hypotension Propranolol - beta 1 antagonist - treats hypertension, angina, and ...

Tolerance - Decreased response occurring during the course of prolonged drug use - a larger dose is required to produce the same response that could be produced with smaller amounts (prolonged use) Tonic-clonic seizures - "grand-mal" - Neuronal spreads throughout both hemispheres - Major convulsi...

Straining to have a BM while on bedrest fall in cardiac output or holding breath when moving up in bed valvsalva maneuver What is atelectasis? collapse of part or all of the lung What is a PEP device and what is it used to decrease? PEP = acapella device, bulb syringe with mouthpiece, they blow in...

The primary reason for delay or failure to access health care includes? Sata 1) inability to afford insurance 2) lack of transportation 3) refusal of services by provider Nurse caring for pt with large abdominal wound that requires packing and a wet to dry dressing. What cost effective measures wou...

Which of the following client statements indicates that a client has gained insight into his use of the defense mechanisms of displacement? A: I can't think about the weekend right now. I 'be got to study for the exam B: I know I'm not a very good in sports, but I feel good about my grades. C: No...

Assessment findings for a patient with CHF include severe dyspnea, orthopnea , spao2 84% , bilateral crackles and lower extremity edema. The nurse would call the MD and question which orders....(SATA) A. Ambulate 4 times a day B. Regular diet C. Compression stockings D. Daily weights E. 0.9% nacl I...

What is the goal of the RAAS Increases BP and volume Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors used for? Hypertension, HT failure, MI, Neuropathy ACE inhibitors ending "IL" ACE inhibitors adverse effects? Cough (bradykinin), angio-edema, first dose hypotension, hyperkalemia How do ACE inh...

Which statement will be included in the teaching about calcium channel blockers? 1) "This medication will help you to get rid of sodium." 2) "This medication will work to cause you to get rid of fluid." 3) "This medication will help you to lose weight to lower your blood pressure." 4) "This m...

Older adult drug absorption changes rate slowed % absorbed stays the same Older adult drug distribution change decreased albumin and binding = more free drugs = high chance toxicity Older adult drug metabolism changes rate slowed Decreased hepatic BF / liver mass = higher response to oral drugs O...

1. An example of a nursing activity that reflects the American Nurses Association's definition of nursing is a. diagnosing a patient with a feeding tube as being at risk for aspiration. b. establishing protocols for treating patients in the emergency department. c. providing antianxiety drugs for ...