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GNUR 294 Exam 2 Questions And Answers Student nurses are learning about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy categories. What is the best information for the nurse educator to include in the lecture? Select all that apply. - ANS-FDA pregnancy categories provide a framework for safe use of drugs in pregnant women. FDA pregnancy category X has been associated with teratogenic effects A patient is about to begin taking hydrochlorothiazide (microzide) for HTN. To assess for advers...

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What are the four parts of pharmacokinetics? Correct Answer-Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion What is the order of pharmacokinetics when talking about the first pass effect? Correct Answer-Absorption, metabolism, distribution, excretion What is absorption? Correct Answer-Getting the drugs absorbed into the bloodstream from the original site of administration What route bypasses absorption? Correct Answer-IV What route gets absorbed the quicker than enteric? Correct Answ...

What are the drug facts for epinephrine (Adrenalin)? Correct Answer-nonselective adrenergic agonist epinephrine is only given in emergency situations - because of adverse effects - massive stimulation of cardiac tissues and blood vessels, etc. can lead to lots of potential complications (massive HTN, tachycardia, pulmonary edema, nervousness, tremors, etc.) underlying cardiac disease can lead to massive heart attack, etc. have to think it through very judiciously before giving to the ...

Student nurses are learning about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy categories. What is the best information for the nurse educator to include in the lecture? Select all that apply. Correct Answer-FDA pregnancy categories provide a framework for safe use of drugs in pregnant women. FDA pregnancy category X has been associated with teratogenic effects A patient is about to begin taking hydrochlorothiazide (microzide) for HTN. To assess for adverse effects of the drug, you shoul...

Central Perfusion Correct Answer-the volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute (CO). Tissue perfusion Correct Answer-Flow of blood through arteries and capillaries to deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues and to remove waste products. Ischemia Correct Answer-blood supply is decreased resulting in reversible cellular/tissue injury; reversible. The only artery to carry deoxygenated blood Correct Answer-pulmonary artery. The only vein that ...

Answer: 3 Correct Answer-The nurse is using a drug handbook to determine the indications for furosemide (Lasix). The term indications is defined as the: 1. Way a drug works on the target organs 2. Amount of the drug to be administered 3. Conditions for which a drug is approved. 4. Reason that the drug should not be given Answer: 3 Correct Answer-While completing the health history, the nurse asks the patient, "What medications do you take regularly?" Which drug name would the nurse ex...

Parasympathetic Nervous System Correct Answer-Rest and digest Cholinergic Ach Sympathetic Nervous System Correct Answer-Fight or flight Adrenergic NE Alpha 1 receptors Correct Answer-Constriction of blood vessels, sphincters, and uterus Ejaculation Mydriasis (Vasoconstriction = increased BP) Beta 1 receptors Correct Answer-Increase contractility Increase HR Decrease insulin release (Predominantly found on heart) Beta 2 receptors Correct Answe

A client is prescribed insulin via the intravenous (IV) route. Which insulin will the nurse administer to this client? Correct Answer-regular A patient who is overweight is being evaluated for diabetes. The patient has a blood glucose level of 160 mg/dL and a hemoglobin A1c of 5.8%. The nurse understands that this patient has which condition? a. Diabetes mellitus b. Hypoglycemia c. Normal blood levels d. Prediabetes Correct Answer-d. Prediabetes Patients with a hemoglobin A1c between 5...

GNUR 294 Final Review Questions & Answers 2024 Update Pharmacotherapy of GI Disorders Chapters 59, 60 - ANSThe patient has developed severe diarrhea following 4 days of self-administered antacid preparation. The nurse suspects that the diarrhea may be caused by which type of antacid? a. Aluminum compounds b. Magnesium compounds c. Calcium compounds d. Sodium compounds - ANS-b. Magnesium compounds Magnesium compounds, especially in higher doses, often cause diarrhea. Options 1, 3, and 4...