NUR 2407 (NUR2407)

ATI - Pharm Made Easy: Hematologic A healthcare professional is administering epoetin alfa (Epogen) subcutaneously to a patient who has renal failure. The healthcare professional should take which of the following actions? A) Shake the vial before using. B) Insert the needle into the vial once. C) Dilute the drug first with normal saline. D) Save the used vial for the next dose. ANS: B. A) Shaking the vial can damage the glycoprotein that comprises the drug, making it ineffective. B)...

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When metronidazole (Flagyl) is a component of the H. Pylori treatment regimen, what instructions should the client receive? Selected Answer: Avoid any alcoholic beverages. Answers: Avoid foods containing tyramine. Take the drug before eating. Take the drug on an empty stomach. Avoid any alcoholic beverages. Question 3 A client calls from home to report that his lispro (Humalog) insulin appears cloudy. What would be the nurse's best response? Selected Answer: "Discard the vial. The s...

Schedule Drugs:  Schedule I (C-I): High abuse potential and no accepted medical use (heroin, marijuana, LSD).  Schedule II (C-II): High abuse potential with severe dependence liability (narcotics, amphetamines, and barbiturates).  Schedule III (C-III): Less abuse potential than schedule II drugs and moderate dependence liability (non-barbiturates sedatives, non-amphetamines stimulates, limited amts of certain narcotics)  Schedule IV (C-IV): Less abuse potential than schedule ...

 Cancer • Cancer (malignant, neoplastic) cells are characterized by unregulated growth, lack of differentiation and spread (metastasis) to other places in the body.  Anticancer Therapy: • Chemotherapy is the use of chemicals to kill cancer cells by inhibiting or preventing cell reproduction. Classes of Chemotherapy Drugs: - Alkylating Agents - Antimetabolites - Antitumor Agents - Mitotic Inhibitors - Hormonal Agents  Antimetabolites Folic Acid Antagonist - Methotrexate...

This medications onset time is 5-15 minutes so this medication should be taken in close proximity to a meal Humalog On a thin patient, this angle is best when giving a subcutaneous injection 45 degrees This is what diabetics should do prior to exercise Eat a snack or a meal This class of medications can increase sugar levels causing a need for more insulin Glucocorticoids This is the drug of choice for a hyperglycemic patient who is unresponsive and has no IV site Glucagon If a patie...

Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 2 Patient has a blood sugar of 34 and is unresponsive. Glucagon is needed to raise blood sugar. Is this given IM or SQ? -IM Name a few signs and symptoms of a thyroid storm? -Fever, nervousness, insomnia, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, seizures, goiter, thyroiditis, exopthalamos, weakness (muscle wasting), restlessness with emotional swings, confusion, hepatomegaly with jaundice, tachycardia, A Fib, shock and coma. What should you teach a patient ta...

Pharm Exam II Study Guide 1. At what point should a nurse administer glucagon? How is it given a. When patient has insulin-induced low BS and is unable to take oral 2. Nursing Interventions for a first-time dose of a hypoglycemic agent 3. Self-care counseling for a client on long-term steroids a. Be careful, wash hands, infection control, glucose high 4. What are urgent assessment findings for a client on steroids a. adrenal crisis (low BP, severe vomiting, low back pain) 5. Insulin ...

Rasmussen College: NUR 2407Module 6 open book quiz Course NUR2407 Section P1 Pharmacology - Residential and Online - 2018 Summer Quarter Test Module 06 End of Module Open Book Quiz Started 8/5/18 5:47 PM Submitted 8/5/18 11:18 PM Due Date 8/8/18 7:00 AM Status Completed Attempt Score 4.75 out of 5 points Time Elapsed 5 hours, 31 minutes Results Displayed All Answers, Submitted Answers, Correct Answers Question 1 The nurse is providing client education after l...

Rasmussen College: NUR 2407 Module 3 quiz • Question 1 What should the nurse do after giving a young man Dilaudid (hydromorphone) for migraine? Selected Answer: Awaken him to assess his pain level. Answers: Awaken him to assess his pain level. Explain the risks of Dilaudid (after giving it) Offer him something to eat. Provide a restful, dimly lit environment. • Question 2 The client has been prescribed clozapine (Clozaril), an atypical antipsychotic. Which laboratory find...