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First line tmt for a previously healthy person who develops CAP? Azirthomycin If you see SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and St. John's wort together? Serotonin syndrome Hype rsensitivity with Phenytoin? 3-8 weeks after treatment can occur (overly sensitive to this medication and have adverse reactions) This would look like a characteristic rash, fever, leukocytosis Carbamazepine can auto-metabolize? YES. This can auto-metabolize so you will end up with lower levels If a patient h...

What/Why should patients avoid when taking antihistamines such as Benadryl? correct answer: Patient should avoid alcoholic drinks and operating heavy machinery due to it's effect on the CNS. **Can cause drowsiness/sleepiness. **Mainly first-generation highly lipid soluble, crosses BBB. What are the concerns of prolonged use of Oxymetazoline (Afrin)? correct answer: May have rebound congestion is used for too long so length of treatment needs to be assessed. ** Also causes CNS s...

Final Exam: NUR185 / NUR 185 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse II Exam | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Hondros Q: What should you monitor w/ narcan Answer: Decreased RR Q: Nursing interventions for a pt on warfarin (coumadin) with an INR above 3 Answer: Hold med Call MD Watch for bleeding Q: When should you recheck an INR for warfarin? Answer: AM Q: Antidote for warfarin (Coumadin) Answer: Vit K Q: Patient ...

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) Correct Answer: Caused by the coxsacki virus 3-6 day incubation period Symptoms: -Low grade fevers -sore throat, poor appetite -malaise prior to rash -Petechial rash, blisters start. -Oral lesions, then hands and feet. -Sometimes can have on torso and extremities. -Look like canker sores with yellow ulcers and red halo. Treatment- tylenol, warm baths. Oragel depending on age. Magic moulthwash (benadryl and maalox) mixture. push hydration....

LA County Drugs Exam Questions with Answers Benadryl Pharmacokinetics - Answer-Onset 15-30 min Benadryl Interactions - Answer-Increases CNS depression with alcohol and other CNS depressants, or MOA inhibitors Benadryl Adverse Effects - Answer--Confusion -drowsiness -mild hypotension -palpitations -paradoxical excitement in children -tachycardia Benadryl Considerations - Answer--Deep IM in large muscle group (lateral thigh, gluteus) - Does not treat anaphylaxis/airway edema; if ...

Final Exam Quizzes: NRNP6635 / NRNP 6635 (Latest 2023 / 2024): Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning - Walden 1. Who is most likely to get medication induced dystonias? ~ Answer: Men and young. treatment IM benadryl, valium 2. Who is most at risk for acute akathisia? (restlessness,) ~ Answer: Middle aged women. Treat by changing drug 3. when does tardive dyskinesia arise Tx? ~ Answer: months to years after a typical antipsychotic med is initiated ~ switch to ...

PHARMACOLOGY TESTBANK TEST 3 WITH SATISFIED SOLUTIONS A 70-year-old patient asks an NP about using diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to control intermittent allergic symptoms that include runny nose and sneezing. The NP should counsel this patient to: take the lowest recommended dose initially. A patient asks an NP about using an oral over-the-counter decongestant medication for nasal congestion associated with a viral upper respiratory illness. The NP learns that this patient uses loratadine (Cl...

A patient diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder has been taking a high-dose SSRI and is participating in therapy twice a week. He reports an inability to carry out responsibilities due to consistent interferences of his obsessions and compulsions. The PMHNP knows that the next step would be which of the following? Selected Answer: B. Decrease his SSRI and add an MAOI.  Question 2 0 out of 1 points Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to treating patients ...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

Exam 3 Pharmacology UTA / Uta Exam 3 Phamacology when taking clozaril, what should be monitored? why? - ANSWER-CBC-bone marrow suppression may occur when taking zyprexa & resperdal, what should be monitored? - ANSWER-weight gain and blood sugars what are the side effects of all antipsychotics - ANSWER-orthostatic hypotension. sedation. anticholinergic effects, photosensitivity to balance ach & dopamine, antipsychotic drugs should be taken with ____ or _____ - ANSWER-benadryl or cogentin wha...