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Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A nurse is preparing to administer sulfasalazine to a client with inflammatory bowel disease. The nurse should question this order if the client's record indicates a hypersensitivity to which drug? a. Enalapril b. Doxycycline c. Azithromycin d. Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim Answer: D Rationale: Sulfasalazine is an aminosalicylate. The use of aminosalicylates is contraindicated in clients with hypersensitivity to s...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

NR 546 WEEK 7 ADHD Medication Table. Drug Name (include if IR, XR, ODT, LA) Indication (include approved ages) Neurotransmitter(s) Affected Target Symptoms Short-acting, intermediateacting or long-acting. Duration of action, peak (if noted) Notable side effects /Patient education instructions Methylphenidate (D/L) (Concerta, Ritalin) -Dopamine, norepinephrine inhibitor and releaser (DNRIRe), stimulant, FDA approved for ADHD in children and adults (ages vary based on formulatio...

NCLEX RN NGN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 UPDATE NCLEX RN NGN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 UPDATE Question 1 Yesterday, a client with schizophrenia began treatment with haloperidol (Haldol). Today, the nurse notices that the client is holding his head to one side and complaining of neck and jaw spasms. What should the nurse do? A Assume that the client is posturing. B Tell the client to lie down and relax. Evaluate the client for adverse reactions to haloperidol. Put the client...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Version 2| 55 Questions and Verified Answers | 2023 / 2024 Update Q: A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which observation by the nurse should indicate that the desired outcome of the medication is being achieved? A) Decreased blood pressure. B) Lessening of tremors. C) Increased salivation. D) Increased attention span. Answer: B. Lessening of tremors. Sinemet increases the amount of levodopa to the CNS (dopamine ...

Pharmacology for Nurses 6th Edition A Pathophysiological Approach by Michael P. Adams; Norman Holland; Carol Quam Urban 8334, 0 , 8438, 5 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 History of Pharmacology 1.2 Pharmacology: The Study of Medicines 1.3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1.4 Classification of Therapeutic Agents as Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies 1.5 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Classification of Drugs 1.6 Chemical, Generi...

Ob/Gyn Shelf Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Rx for advanced (Stages II ) ovarian cancer - Answer- Surgical removal, followed by adjuvant chemo (taxane carboplatin) When is magnesium sulfate given for preeclampsia? - Answer- During delivery and 24 hours postpartum Therapeutic level of mag sulfate - Answer- 4-7 Mag sulfate levels associated with respiratory depression and cardiac arrest - Answer- >12 and >15 Contraindications to expectant management of severe preeclampsia (e.g....

LMR Georgette’s PMHNP Certification Exam What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava?ANS== Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) What is the normal range for TSH?ANS== 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in HyperthyroidismANS== Decreased TSH Increased T4 and T3 What are labs in Hypothyroidism?ANS== Increased TSH Decreased T4 and T3 What are 5 primary symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?ANS== Heat intolerance Agitation, Anxiety, Irritability Tachycardia Mood swings...

NUR 2474 Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 1 dopaminergic agent - Answer levodopa/carbidopa anticholinergic agent - Answer benzotrophine cholinesterase inhibitor - Answer donepezil Immunomodulators - Answer interferon beta traditional anti epileptic drugs - Answer phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid atypical anti epileptic drugs - Answer oxcarbazepine lamotrigdine barbiturates - Answer Phenobarbital muscle spams drugs - Answer baclofen dantrolene 1st generation antips...

Hildegard Peplau Theory of Interpersonal Relations. Earliest modern nursing theory Enabled nursing to establish the groundwork for Advanced Practice Nursing. Therapeutic communication. Psychotherapy Holistic treatment that relies on the nurse's processing of what the patient is experiencing During the psychotherapy process the Psych APN: Addresses individual and family problems with the patient Assesses identified problems during the orientation phase of the therapeutic rela...