Nurs 472 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PharmacoDynamics – what the Drug does to the body o Receptor interaction o Dose response phenomenon o Mechanisms of therapeutic and toxic action  PharmacoKinetics – what the Katawan does to the drug (ADME) o Absorption – first pass effect on the liver o Distribution o Metabolism – drug is transformed into less toxic form o Elimination Side Notes: BQ. Oral drugs undergo first pass effect Rectal drug (e.g. suppository) – also undergo first pass effect (partial first p...

Know the difference between a beta and alpha adrenergic drugs. ● Alpha Adrenergic Drugs ○ Predominant response is vasoconstriction and CNS stimulation ○ Alpha 1 ■ Receptors located on the postsynaptic effector cells ■ The tissue, muscle, or organ that the nerve stimulates ○ Alpha 2 ■ Receptors located on the presynaptic nerve terminals ■ Control the release of neurotransmitters ● Beta Adrenergic Drugs ○ Response is bronchial, gastrointestinal, uterine smooth muscle ...

Learning Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to: • Describe three common adverse reactions associated with the use of anti-infectives. • Describe therapeutic actions, indications, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, and most common adverse reactions, and important drug-drug interactions associated with each of the classes of antibiotics. • Outline nursing considerations for patients receiving each class of antibiotic. ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS Drug List • Baci...

Pregnant women can take antibiotics without risk to the fetus. False Drugs that are currently categorized Over-the-Counter or OTC drugs is classified as: S-5 (Schedule 5) drug A patient is to receive a microdrip infusion of 500ml of normal (0.9%) saline solution over 12 hours. The drop factor is 60mcgtt = 1ml. What is the correct flow rate? 41.67 qtts/min At 3 p.m., a patient must receive 1 g of Cefazolin (Ancef) intravenous piggyback (I.V.P.B.) in 150ml of Dextrose 5% in water...

1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicillin allergy is a wise precaution befo...

What are the major functions of the H1 receptor? - ANS: Increase nasal and bronchial mucus production, increase vascular permeability, contraction of bronchioles, pruritis, pain QUIZ: What are the major functions of the H2 receptor? - ANS: Increase gastric acid secretion QUIZ: Rivastigmine - ANS: -Anticholinesterse - increases ACh -Alzheimer disease QUIZ: Ipratropium - ANS: -Muscarinic antagonist -Used in COPD and asthma QUIZ: Scopalamine - ANS: -Muscarinic antagonist -Motion ...

Thses Drugs dilate the airways of the respiratory tree, making air exchange and respiration easier for the client, and relax the smooth muscle of the bronchi - A: Sympathomimetic bronchodilators Q: These drugs increase levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate by stimulating the beta2 - adrenergic receptors in the smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation. - A: Beta 2 -Adrenergic Agonists Q: Give examples of short acting Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonist - A: albuterol (systemic, inhalation) lev...

Pharmacology is a difficult class in nursing school. Most nursing students find pharmacology a tough course because you are required to know the name, side effects, nursing interventions, and the way the body uses the drug in such a short amount of time. HOW TO STUDY FOR PHARMACOLOGY Study Strategies -Learn drug prefixes and suffixes of generic name rather than memorizing individual drug names. Example: CARDIAC MEDICINE a beta blockers •Metoprolol •Atenolol •Propranolol SIDE EFFECTS -Slow ...

Nurse Cynthia is recruited in a research project on determining effectiveness of Plant X as management for pressure ulcer care among elderly. Nurse Cynthia decides to drop out of the project because the principal investigators refuse to discuss the full details of the project. Is this the right thing for Nurse Cynthia to do? A. No, this is negligence on her part because human subjects are involved B. Yes, the nurse should be fully aware of what the study is all about C. No, Nurse Cynthia is al...

NURS 125 PREP TEST QUIZ ANSWERS AVAILABLE 2022-2023 715. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome will experience which of the following symptoms? a. Diarrhea b. Flatulence c. Constipation d. Patients can experience a variety of symptoms that can include all of the above. 716. Diabetic patients are monitored by using which of the following tests? a. KUB b. Troponin c. Fe++ d. HbA1C 717. Patients diagnosed with hypertension are given a medication called hydrochlorothiazide. How do...