Nu 578 unit 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NU 578 Unit 4 Exam with All Correct Answers (Newest Version) Steroid SE - Answer- SE: Osteoporosis (decreased calcium absorption and bone demineralization), ulcers from increased acid secretion, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, fat predisposition, growth retardation, adrenal suppression, decreased wound healing, immunosuppression (increased infections), hypertension, increased CNS excitation, menstrual irregularities Steroid DDI/ Contrainducations - Answer- Interactions related to potassium lo...

NU 578 Unit 1 Test Questions and Answers All Correct What are the effects of simulation of dopamine receptors? - Answer- Dilation of kidneys to enhance renal perfusion (helps prevent kidney failure during times of shock) What are cholinesterase inhibitors? - Answer- help stop acetylcholine from being broken down by acetylcholinesterase (known as cholinesterase) This means more acetylcholine will be available to simulate receptors What is selectivity vs nonselectivity? - Answer- Se...

NU 578 Unit 4 Study Guide with Complete Solutions Insulin use - Answer-Insulin is used to treat all patients with type 1 and many with type 2 diabetes. consists of two amino acid chains (a acidic and b basic) linked by two disulfide bridges. it is synthesized in the pancreas by b ce;;s within islets of langerhans. insulin is released by rise in blood sugar (eating a. meal). Anaolic reaction (insulin promotes conservation of energy and buildup of energy stores) Insulin metabolic actions - ...

USA NU 578 unit 1 Practice Questions and Answers A nurse is preparing to give an oral dose of drug X to treat a patient's high blood pressure. After giving the drug, the nurse finds that it not only reduces the blood pressure without serious harmful effects, but it also causes the patient to have nausea and headache. Based on this information, which property of an ideal drug is this drug lacking? A. Effectiveness B. Safety C. Selectivity D. Ease of administration - Answer-C. Selectivi...

NU 578 - Unit 2 Study Guide with Complete Solutions Opioids Drugs - Answer-Drugs: Opioids - MOA - Answer-- Bind to "opiate receptors" in the brain, which disrupts the transmission of pain signals in the CNS. - Mimic actions of endogenous opiates (endorphins, enkephalins, dynorphins). - Primarily activate mu receptors, but also activate Kappa Opioids - Effect - Answer-* Relieve pain & induce euphoria Also cause sedation, respiratory depression, miosis, constipation, nausea, & suppr...

NU 578 Unit 2 drugs Study Guide with Complete Solutions Donepezil Side Effects - Answer-bradycardia, diarrhea, GI upset, Donepezil - Answer-cholinesterase inhibitor. causes reversible inhibition. used for mild to moderate AD. PO. Highly protein bound and has prolonged hold life (60 hours). takes 15 days to achieve steady state. can cause peripheral cholinergic SE. initial dose for 1-3 mo to avoid SE. Cholinesterase inhibitors for AD - Answer-DO not use if patient has hx of respiratory or P...

NU 578 - Unit 1 Practice Questions and Answers- Updated 2024 What are the effects of a1 agonists? (5) - Answer-— DAVE doesn't pee — Dilation of eyes Arterioles constrict (mucous membranes, skin, viscera) Veins constrict Ejaculation Contraction of prostatic capsule & contraction of trigone and sphincter (person can't pee) What are the effects of a1 antagonists? - Answer-Dilation of arterioles & veins (lower BP, improve blood flow and decrease pain in Raynaud's disease) EMIL...

NU 578 Spring 2017 Unit 4 Study Guide Treatments for Hypothyroidism - Answer-Levothyroxine (T4), Liothyronine (T3), Liotrix, Thyroid (Desiccated) Levothyroxine (T4) - Answer-Drug of choice for patients who require thyroid hormone replacement. Absorption is reduced by food. Most of the does is converted to T3. Highly bound to protein and half life is about 7 days. Used for cretinism, myxedema coma, simple goiter, and primary hypothyroidism in adults and children. With overdose s/s of thyroi...

NU 578 UNIT EXAM 3 PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A 76-year-old retired postal worker with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic heart disease presents with a cardiac arrhythmia and is being considered for treatment with procainamide. She is already receiving an ACE inhibitor, digoxin, and hydrochlorothiazide for her cardiac condition. 1. In deciding on a treatment regimen with procainamide for this patient, which of the following statements is most correct? - Answer- (A) A probable drug interacti...