Nsg 251 pharmacology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Medications for exam 2

PHARM EXAM 1 BLUE PRINT EXAM 1 NOTES - Pharmacology: Study / Science of Drugs - Drugs: any chemical that affects the physiological (function) process of a living organism - Pharmacokinetics: drug movement “pharma” = drug “kinetic” = movement of in the body - Pharmacodynamics “pharma” = drugs “dynamics” =effects - Pharmogenetics: study of genetic factors that influence an individual’s response to specific drugs - Safety: condition of being safe form undergoing or causin...

 Describe the assessment of pain in a client o  Explain the use of nonopioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opioids, and miscellaneous drugs the management of pain  Briefly describe the mechanism of action, indications, dosages, routes of administration, adverse effects, toxicity, cautions, contraindications, and drug interactions of nonopioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opioids, and miscellaneous drugs  Explain the inflammatory process and the disease pr...

acarbose (Precose) - Correct Answer alpha glucosidase inhibitor -inhibits enzymes in GI tract, delaying digestion of complex carbs (starch blocker) use: DM2 adverse: GI upset, bloating nursing imp: doesn't cause hypo, must take w/meal acetaminophen (Tylenol) - Correct Answer antipyretic effects, no inflammatory or platelet effects used to reduce pain/fever may use w/GI problems additive effect w/other opioids IV: Ofirmev adverse: hepatic failure w/high doses and nephrotoxi...

NURS 251 PHARMACOLOGY

Type 1 Diabetes - ANSWERNo Beta cells. Insulin replacement Type 2 Diabetes - ANSWERBeta cells poorly functioning, damaged, or resistant. Normal blood sugar range - ANSWER70-100 mg/dL Hypoglycemic - ANSWER<70 mg/dL (50-70 mg/dL) Symptoms: Sweating, tremors, confusion Treatment: PO 15 c...

NSG 251 Exam 1 Test Plan 15 questions (each worth 2 points) over Module 1 (Chapters 1-8)  Define pharmacology o The broadest term for the study or science of drugs  Differentiate between chemical, generic and trade names of drugs o Chemical- describes the drugs chemical composition and molecular structure o Generic name or nonproprietary name- is used in most official drug compendiums to list drugs o Trade- proprietary name or trademark name  A patent lasts 17 years for a new d...