Nur 243 exam 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 atrial fibrillation - adverse effects: dizziness, light headed, cold fingers/toes Metoprolol - beta 1 antagonist - treats hypertension, angina, heart failure, and can lower risk of death after MI...

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 Older adult drug excretion changes decreased renal BF = high drug accumulation, high adverse effects Older adult pharmacodynamic changes receptor alteration = more intense effects Beta blockers less e...

1. What are the 5 phases of Disaster Management? Do you only know what each is called, or can you analyze and apply your knowledge to assess, plan and implement care during each phase? ● Phase 1: Preparedness ○ Ex: Having a disaster plan in place that involves multiple people and agencies ○ Based on previous experiences knowledge ○ BEFORE occurrence of disaster ● Phase 2: Mitigation ○ Measures taken to reduce harmful effects of disaster when there is knowledge about impe...

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 would the nurse do in preparation to do wound care? review previous documentation to identify specific supplies needed. Nurse asks their manager about health care economics. The nurse manager advises th...

NUR 320 Exam 1: Respiratory, Perioperative Care, Electrolyte, Immunity An 82-year-old patient is admitted with pneumonia. The nurse monitors the patient's intake and output carefully, knowing that the patient is at risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalances primarily because a) Older adults are at an increased risk of impaired renal function. b) Older adults have an impaired level of consciousness and need to be reminded to drink fluids. c) Older adults are more likely than younger...

NUR 356 moc2 study questions with answers Purposes of case management include all of the following except… a. Coordination of care b. Improving patient outcomes c. Decrease the use of the hospital system d. Improve resource utilization 2. As the coordinator of care, the nurse is responsible for… a. Initiating the plan of care b. Communicating changes in the patient’s status to members of the team c. Facilitating referrals and identifying community resources d. Al...

NUR 356 moc2 study questions with answers Purposes of case management include all of the following except… a. Coordination of care b. Improving patient outcomes c. Decrease the use of the hospital system d. Improve resource utilization 2. As the coordinator of care, the nurse is responsible for… a. Initiating the plan of care b. Communicating changes in the patient’s status to members of the team c. Facilitating referrals and identifying community resources d. Al...

NUR 356 moc2 study questions with answers Purposes of case management include all of the following except… a. Coordination of care b. Improving patient outcomes c. Decrease the use of the hospital system d. Improve resource utilization 2. As the coordinator of care, the nurse is responsible for… a. Initiating the plan of care b. Communicating changes in the patient’s status to members of the team c. Facilitating referrals and identifying community resources d. Al...

NUR 243 - Exam 1 Pharm Study Guide/NUR 243 - Exam 1 Pharm Study Guide. 4 Basic Terms:  Drug: any chemical that can affect living processes  Pharmacology: study of drugs and their interactions with living systems  Clinical Pharmacology: study of drugs in humans  Therapeutics: the use of drugs to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease or prevent pregnancy o The medical use of drugs o Therapeutic objective of drug therapy: provide maximum benefit with minimal harm