Cimetidine - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. The nurse is caring for a patient taking cimetidine (Tagamet) orally. Which should the nurse consider about administering this drug? A) Administer the drug with the first bit of food B) Administer the drug immediately after meals C) Administer the drug 30 minutes after meals D) Administer the drug 30 minutes before meals 2. The nurse is discharging a patient with a new patient for ranitidine (Zantac). Which information would be important to include in the discharge teaching? A) Thr...

Drugs that Reduce Theophylline Levels (CYP3A Inducers) (Ans - Phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin; May need to increase drug level if given in conjunction; Increase metabolism rate of target drug; Drugs that Increase Theophylline Levels (CYP3A Inhibitors) (Ans - Cimetidine, fluoroquinolone antibiotics; May need to reduce drug level if given in conjunction; These drugs will increase AE associated w/ target drug due to prolonged activity and decreased metabolism of target drug. Theophyllin...

Carbamazepine (Tegretol) - Answer Understanding concepts/Implementation/ Meeting client need physical: --------------------------------------------- - Anticonvulsant -Monitor I/O - Supervise ambulation (S/I dizziness, drowsiness, & diplopia) - Take with meals - Wear protective clothing d/t photosensitivity WHAT IS THE MAIN S/S OF CARBAMAZEPINE - Answer DIPLOPIA Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - Answer Setting priorities/Diagnose/Health promotion & maintenance ---------------------------------...

NURS 2474 Rasmussen Pharmacology Final Exam || Complete Questions & Answers (100% Accurate) NURS 2474 Rasmussen Pharmacology Final Exam || Complete Questions & Answers (100% Accurate) Tiotropium - ANSWER - Anticholinergic, long acting inhaled agents for maintenance therapy of bronchospasm associated with COPD, NOT approved for asthma, relieves bronchospasms by blocking muscarinic receptors in the lungs tiotropium(bronchodilator) therapeutic level timeframes - ANSWER - therapeutic effects ...

MSN 571 Final Exam 2023/2024 1) A 40-year old female patient is being followed up for diabetes mellitus. She is currently on Metformin 1 gram twice a day and has been tolerating it well for about six months. Her hemoglobin A1c a week ago was 8.9%. The plan is to initiate liraglutide therapy in addition to the metformin. Which of the following statements is true with regards to liraglutide. ▪ Liraglutide may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer prior to first use. ▪ The brand name ...

NURS100/ NURS 100 Assessment 5 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals of Nursing| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- WCU Q: A nurse is demonstrating how to insert an IV catheter. Which of the follow- ing statements by a nurse viewing the demonstration indicates understanding of the procedure? Answer: "I will insert the needle into the client's skin at an angle of 10 to 30 degrees with the bevel up." Q: A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving IV therap...

Which medication class can be used in combination with antimicrobial agents to eradicate a Helicobacter pylori infection? A. Antacids B. Prokinetic agents C. Proton pump inhibitors D. Gastrointestinal prostaglandins - ANSWER C. Proton pump inhibitors Which medication may cause breast soreness and gynecomastia? A. Cimetidine (Tagamet) B. Misoprostol (Cytotec) C. Lansoprazole (Prevacid) D. Metoclopramide (Reglan) - ANSWER A. Cimetidine (Tagamet)

PTCB Practice Test Latest Update 2024 A drug patent is in effect for how many years from the date of the drug's discovery? a. 10 years b. 13 years c. 15 years d. 17 years -----------CORRECT ANSWER: d. 17 years A product's NDC number is grouped into three sections. The first five digits identify: a. the manufacturer of the drug product b. the product name, strength and dosage form c. the package size d. the distributor of the drug product -----------CORRECT ANSWER: a. the manufactur...

Which medication class can be used in combination with antimicrobial agents to eradicate a Helicobacter pylori infection? A. Antacids B. Prokinetic agents C. Proton pump inhibitors D. Gastrointestinal prostaglandins - C. Proton pump inhibitors Which medication may cause breast soreness and gynecomastia? A. Cimetidine (Tagamet) B. Misoprostol (Cytotec) C. Lansoprazole (Prevacid) D. Metoclopramide (Reglan) - A. Cimetidine (Tagamet) Which medication when given to a patient taking a proto...

NEW GENERATION(NGN) NCLEX QUESTIONS & Answers FOR 2023 EXAM   All Answers are correct. All the Best! The New Gen Nclex has 150 questions 1. A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering insulin? Select all that apply. A. Verify the correct dose with another nurse. B. Administer insulin via intramuscular injection. C. Monitor the patient's blood glucose level. D. Check the expiration date of the insul...