Immunosuppre - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The object of the course is to teach students an approach to the study of pharmacologic agents. It is not intended to be a review of the pharmacopoeia. The focus is on the basic principles of biophysics, biochemistry, and physiology as to the mechanisms of drug action, biodistribution and metabolism. Topics covered include mechanism of drug action, dose-response relations, pharmacokinetics, drug delivery systems, drug metabolism, toxicity of pharmacological agents, drug interaction and substance...

NURS 6560 Final Exam (2022-2023)- Questions and Answers NURS 6560 Final Exam (2022-2023)- Questions and Answers 1. Q #: The AGACNP is reviewing a chart of a head-injured patient. Which of the following would alert the AGACNP for the possibility that the patient is over hydrated, thereby increasing the risk for increased intracranial pressure? A. BUN = 10 B. Shift output = 800 ml, shift input = 825 ml Unchanged weight C. Serum osmolality = 260 2. Q #: ...

Auburn University NURSING 3210 Pharmacology Exam 3: Auburn University NURSING 3210 Pharmacology Exam 3: Auburn University NURSING 3210 Pharmacology Exam 3:

NURSING 3210 Pharmacology Exam 3: Cancer and Immunosuppressant Drugs NURSING 3210 Pharmacology Exam 3: Cancer and Immunosuppressant Drugs: Antineoplastic Drugs Part 1: Cancer Overview and Cell Cycle-Specific Drugs Cancer: -Cellular transformation -Uncontrolled and rapid cellular growth -Invasion into surrounding tissue -Metastasis to other tissues or organs -Cancer cells either: -Grow and invade adjacent tissues -Break away from original tumor mass, and travel by means of blood or ...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 69: IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS Test Bank

NURS 111 Immunosuppressants Quiz – Holy Names University Chapter 69: Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has undergone liver transplantation. The provider orders cyclosporine (Sandimmune), prednisone, and sirolimus (Rapamune). What will the nurse do? a. Question the order for sirolimus. b. Request an order for a serum glucose level. c. Request an order for a macrolide antibiotic. d. Suggest changing the cyclosporine to tacrolimus. 2. A patient with a liver transplan...

1. Purpose of cytokine suppression in immunosuppression 2. Azathioprine a. Mechanism of action b. Adverse effects c. Monitoring lab results 3. Cyclosporine a. Mechanism of action b. Adverse effects c. Contraindication d. Potential medication and food interactions Purpose of cytokine suppression in immunosuppression - Azathioprine a. Mechanism of action b. Adverse effects c. Monitoring lab results - Antimetabolites (e.g., azathioprine, mycophenolate) inhibit cell proliferation.

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 69: IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has undergone liver transplantation. The provider orders cyclosporine (Sandimmune), prednisone, and sirolimus (Rapamune). What will the nurse do? a. Question the order for sirolimus. b. Request an order for a serum glucose level. c. Request an order for a macrolide antibiotic. d. Suggest changing the cyclosporine to tacrolimus. ANS: A Sirolimus is given to prevent rejection in renal transplantation; it ...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 69: IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS Test Bank

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 69: IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTSA patient has undergone liver transplantation. The provider orders cyclosporine (Sandimmune), prednisone, and sirolimus (Rapamune). What will the nurse do? a. Question the order for sirolimus. b. Request an order for a serum glucose level. c. Request an order for a macrolide antibiotic. d. Suggest changing the cyclosporine to tacrolimus. ANS: A Sirolimus is given to prevent rejection in renal transplantation; it has no proof of efficacy in pat...