Analgesic drugs are med - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI PN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM PACK-BEST FOR 2023 EXAM REVIEW2 UPDATED 1. An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to A. Decrease production of gastric secretions. B. Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer. C. Correct Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above. D. Decrease gastric motor activity. 2. In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cephulac), which outcome would indicate that the drug is perform...

half life Half-life (t½) is an important pharmacokinetic measurement. The metabolic half-life of a drug in vivo is the time taken for its concentration in plasma to decline to half its original level. Half-life refers to the duration of action of a drug and depends upon how quickly the drug is eliminated from the plasma. The clearance and distribution of a drug from the plasma are therefore important parameters for the determination of its half-life. B max The maximum amount of drug or radio...

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. - Answer-Define pain Somatic pain - Answer-Pain that arises from the musculoskeletal system. Neuropathic pain - Answer-Pain arising from injury to the nervous system that may be described as "burning" or "shooting." Visceral pain - Answer-Pain originating from hollow abdominal organs, peritoneum, heart, liver, and lungs. Freedom from: pain, hunger, discomfort, disease, and the freedom to ...

Pain Assessment and Nursing Management 103 Questions with Verified Answers Definition of pain - CORRECT ANSWER An unpleasant sensory or emotional experience Associated with actual or potential tissue damage Described in terms of such damage Note about pain - CORRECT ANSWER Pain is the number one system that brings individuals to health care providers what are some challenges of treating pain - CORRECT ANSWER reading the patient believing the patient moral dilemmas - giving too much ...

A client has been prescribed digoxin. Which symptom should the nurse tell the client to report as a potential indication of digoxin toxicity? visual disturbances The physician has prescribed amiodarone for a client with cardiomyopathy. The nurse should monitor the client's rhythm to determine the effectiveness of the medication in controlling: Life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmias. The nurse is preparing to administer a preoperative medication that includes a sedative to a c...

PHARMACOLOGY TESTBANK TEST 1 WITH 100% CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A postoperative patient reports pain, which the patient rates as an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. The prescriber has ordered acetaminophen 650mg PO every 6 hours PRN. What will the nurse do?    Contact the provider to request a different analgesic medication. A patient newly diagnosed with diabetes is to be discharged from the hospital. The nurse teaching the patient about home management should begin by doing what?    Askin...

PHARMACOLOGY TESTBANK (TEST 1-4) WITH 100% CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A postoperative patient reports pain, which the patient rates as an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. The prescriber has ordered acetaminophen 650mg PO every 6 hours PRN. What will the nurse do? Contact the provider to request a different analgesic medication. A patient newly diagnosed with diabetes is to be discharged from the hospital. The nurse teaching the patient about home management should begin by doing what? Asking the pa...

Pharmacokinetics - The process in which medications move through the body What are the 4 phases of pharmacokinetics? - absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion Absorption - happens with drug movement from the GI tract into the bloodstream. Most meds are taken by mouth. Oral absorption - Takes awhile to get absorbed because it has to go through the GI system Usually takes 2-4 hours •Enteric coated aspirin - hard on stomach can not crush pill •Extended release absorbed in th...

A patient has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to retained secretions, excessive mucus, and ineffective cough as evidenced by adventitious breath sounds. What should the nurse include in the NCP as an appropriate NOC outcome and NIC intervention for this nursing diagnosis? 1. Aspiration Prevention (NOC) and Aspiration Procedures (NIC) 2. Respiratory Status: Gas Exchange (NOC) and Oxygen Therapy (NIC) 3. Respiratory Status: Ventilation (NOC) and Respiratory Monito...

NR 565 MIDTERM FINAL EXAM COMPLETE UPDATED (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) Which schedule drugs can APRNs prescribe? - CORRECT ANSWE-Varies state by state May include schedule II-V, but never schedule I Who determines and regulates prescriptive authority? - CORRECT ANSWE-The state's health professional board How does limited prescriptive authority impact patients within the healthcare system? - CORRECT ANSWE-Creates numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient care ...