NUR 210 Exam 1 Questions and Answers A+
Graded
1. dsvenlafaxine areas of use - ANSWER used to treat depression, anxiety, and
panic disorders
2. dsvenlafaxine adverse reactions - ANSWER tachycardia, hypertension,
seizures, suicidal ideation, serotonin syndrome
3. dsvenlafaxine side effects - ANSWER palpitations, drowsiness, dizziness,
insomnia, weight changes, dry mouth
4. dsvenlafaxine interventions - ANSWER monitor BP and HR
5. dsvenlafaxine cautions - ANSWER closely monitor pregnant women, pt on
antioagulants, renal impairment, cardiac hx, and glaucoma
6. dsvenlafaxine pt teaching - ANSWER monitor BP and HR and notify
providers of all meds taken. avoid st. johns worts. sugar free gum n candy
for dry mouth
7. tricyclic drug - ANSWER amitriptyline
8. amitriptyline action - ANSWER block the uptake of neurotransmitters
norepinephrien, epinephrine and serotonin in the brain
9. amitriptyline areas of use - ANSWER used to treat depression and insomnia
10.amitriptyline adverse reactions - ANSWER suicidal ideations, orthostatic,
hypotension, seizures, paresthesia
11.amitriptyline side effects - ANSWER drowsiness, dizziness, weight gain,
anticholinergic, blurred vision, constipation, urine retention, dry mouth
12.amitriptyline interventions - ANSWER asses vs and monitor I/Os, monitor
bowel and bladder patter. safety precautions
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,13.amitriptyline pt teaching - ANSWER avoid Kava Kava, encouarge fluids.
change pt slowly. take at bedtime. do not stop abruptly. constipation
management signs of urine retention
14.MAOI drug - ANSWER phenelzine sulfate
15.phenelzine sulfate action - ANSWER Inhibits MAO, allowing the levels of
norepinephrine,
16.dopamine, epinephrine, and serotonin to rise.
17.phenelzine sulfate areas of use - ANSWER Used to treat severe depression
18.phenelzine sulfate adverse reactions - ANSWER Hypertensive crisis
Suicidal Ideations
19.phenelzine sulfate side effects - ANSWER Dizziness Headaches Insomnia
Dry Mouth Changes in
20.Weight
21.phenelzine sulfate interventions - ANSWER Monitor for suicidal ideations.
Ensure patient is on no other antidepressants. Last resort!!
22.phenelzine sulfate cautions - ANSWER Cardiac hx
23.phenelzine sulfate pt teaching - ANSWER Maintain adequate fluid intake;
Do not limit sodium intake; avoid diuretics; Avoid St. John's Wort. s/s of
toxicity; Anticipate lab monitoring.
24.mood stabilizers drug - ANSWER lithium
25.Nursing - ANSWER The protection, promotion, and optimization of health
and abilities; prevention of illness and injury; alleviation of suffering
through diagnosis and treatment.
26.Roles of the Nurse - ANSWER Caregiver, communicator, educator,
advocate, leader, manager, collaborator.
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,27.QSEN Competencies - ANSWER Patient-centered care, teamwork and
collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety,
informatics.
28.Patient-Centered Care - ANSWER Care that respects and responds to
individual patient preferences, needs, and values.
29.Nursing Process (ADPIE) - ANSWER Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation.
30.Professional Nursing Organization - ANSWER A group that supports nurses
through education, advocacy, and standards of practice.
31.Primary Care - ANSWER Preventive and routine care (checkups,
immunizations).
32.Secondary Care - ANSWER Acute care and hospitalization.
33.Tertiary Care - ANSWER Specialized, advanced care (ICU, trauma centers).
34.Interprofessional Team - ANSWER Healthcare professionals from different
disciplines working together to improve patient outcomes.
35.Continuum of Care - ANSWER Range of healthcare services from wellness
to end-of-life care.
36.Quality Improvement (QI) - ANSWER Ongoing process to improve
healthcare systems and outcomes.
37.Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - ANSWER Using best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient outcomes and
safety.
38.Why EBP Improves Patient Safety - ANSWER It reduces errors and
improves outcomes by using proven, research-based interventions.
39.Steps of EBP - ANSWER Ask a clinical question, collect evidence, critically
appraise, integrate into practice, evaluate outcomes.
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, 40.PICOT - ANSWER Patient/Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome,
Time.
41.Research vs EBP - ANSWER Research generates new knowledge; EBP
applies existing evidence to practice.
42.Quality Improvement vs EBP - ANSWER QI improves internal processes;
EBP uses external research to guide practice.
43.Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis - ANSWER Combines results of
multiple studies; strongest evidence.
44.Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) - ANSWER Participants randomly
assigned to intervention or control group.
45.Cohort / Case-Control Study - ANSWER Observational studies that examine
outcomes or risk factors.
46.Expert Opinion / Clinical Experience - ANSWER Lowest level of evidence;
based on experience rather than research.
47.Standard Precautions - ANSWER Used for all patients; includes hand
hygiene and PPE.
48.Contact Precautions - ANSWER Gown and gloves; for infections spread by
touch.
49.Droplet Precautions - ANSWER Mask; for infections spread by large
respiratory droplets.
50.Airborne Precautions - ANSWER N95 respirator and negative-pressure
room.
51.PPE Donning Order - ANSWER Gown → Mask → Goggles → Gloves.
52.PPE Doffing Order - ANSWER Gloves → Goggles → Gown → Mask.
53.Medical Asepsis - ANSWER Practices that reduce the number of
microorganisms.
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Graded
1. dsvenlafaxine areas of use - ANSWER used to treat depression, anxiety, and
panic disorders
2. dsvenlafaxine adverse reactions - ANSWER tachycardia, hypertension,
seizures, suicidal ideation, serotonin syndrome
3. dsvenlafaxine side effects - ANSWER palpitations, drowsiness, dizziness,
insomnia, weight changes, dry mouth
4. dsvenlafaxine interventions - ANSWER monitor BP and HR
5. dsvenlafaxine cautions - ANSWER closely monitor pregnant women, pt on
antioagulants, renal impairment, cardiac hx, and glaucoma
6. dsvenlafaxine pt teaching - ANSWER monitor BP and HR and notify
providers of all meds taken. avoid st. johns worts. sugar free gum n candy
for dry mouth
7. tricyclic drug - ANSWER amitriptyline
8. amitriptyline action - ANSWER block the uptake of neurotransmitters
norepinephrien, epinephrine and serotonin in the brain
9. amitriptyline areas of use - ANSWER used to treat depression and insomnia
10.amitriptyline adverse reactions - ANSWER suicidal ideations, orthostatic,
hypotension, seizures, paresthesia
11.amitriptyline side effects - ANSWER drowsiness, dizziness, weight gain,
anticholinergic, blurred vision, constipation, urine retention, dry mouth
12.amitriptyline interventions - ANSWER asses vs and monitor I/Os, monitor
bowel and bladder patter. safety precautions
1
,13.amitriptyline pt teaching - ANSWER avoid Kava Kava, encouarge fluids.
change pt slowly. take at bedtime. do not stop abruptly. constipation
management signs of urine retention
14.MAOI drug - ANSWER phenelzine sulfate
15.phenelzine sulfate action - ANSWER Inhibits MAO, allowing the levels of
norepinephrine,
16.dopamine, epinephrine, and serotonin to rise.
17.phenelzine sulfate areas of use - ANSWER Used to treat severe depression
18.phenelzine sulfate adverse reactions - ANSWER Hypertensive crisis
Suicidal Ideations
19.phenelzine sulfate side effects - ANSWER Dizziness Headaches Insomnia
Dry Mouth Changes in
20.Weight
21.phenelzine sulfate interventions - ANSWER Monitor for suicidal ideations.
Ensure patient is on no other antidepressants. Last resort!!
22.phenelzine sulfate cautions - ANSWER Cardiac hx
23.phenelzine sulfate pt teaching - ANSWER Maintain adequate fluid intake;
Do not limit sodium intake; avoid diuretics; Avoid St. John's Wort. s/s of
toxicity; Anticipate lab monitoring.
24.mood stabilizers drug - ANSWER lithium
25.Nursing - ANSWER The protection, promotion, and optimization of health
and abilities; prevention of illness and injury; alleviation of suffering
through diagnosis and treatment.
26.Roles of the Nurse - ANSWER Caregiver, communicator, educator,
advocate, leader, manager, collaborator.
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,27.QSEN Competencies - ANSWER Patient-centered care, teamwork and
collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety,
informatics.
28.Patient-Centered Care - ANSWER Care that respects and responds to
individual patient preferences, needs, and values.
29.Nursing Process (ADPIE) - ANSWER Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation.
30.Professional Nursing Organization - ANSWER A group that supports nurses
through education, advocacy, and standards of practice.
31.Primary Care - ANSWER Preventive and routine care (checkups,
immunizations).
32.Secondary Care - ANSWER Acute care and hospitalization.
33.Tertiary Care - ANSWER Specialized, advanced care (ICU, trauma centers).
34.Interprofessional Team - ANSWER Healthcare professionals from different
disciplines working together to improve patient outcomes.
35.Continuum of Care - ANSWER Range of healthcare services from wellness
to end-of-life care.
36.Quality Improvement (QI) - ANSWER Ongoing process to improve
healthcare systems and outcomes.
37.Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - ANSWER Using best current evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to improve patient outcomes and
safety.
38.Why EBP Improves Patient Safety - ANSWER It reduces errors and
improves outcomes by using proven, research-based interventions.
39.Steps of EBP - ANSWER Ask a clinical question, collect evidence, critically
appraise, integrate into practice, evaluate outcomes.
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, 40.PICOT - ANSWER Patient/Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome,
Time.
41.Research vs EBP - ANSWER Research generates new knowledge; EBP
applies existing evidence to practice.
42.Quality Improvement vs EBP - ANSWER QI improves internal processes;
EBP uses external research to guide practice.
43.Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis - ANSWER Combines results of
multiple studies; strongest evidence.
44.Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) - ANSWER Participants randomly
assigned to intervention or control group.
45.Cohort / Case-Control Study - ANSWER Observational studies that examine
outcomes or risk factors.
46.Expert Opinion / Clinical Experience - ANSWER Lowest level of evidence;
based on experience rather than research.
47.Standard Precautions - ANSWER Used for all patients; includes hand
hygiene and PPE.
48.Contact Precautions - ANSWER Gown and gloves; for infections spread by
touch.
49.Droplet Precautions - ANSWER Mask; for infections spread by large
respiratory droplets.
50.Airborne Precautions - ANSWER N95 respirator and negative-pressure
room.
51.PPE Donning Order - ANSWER Gown → Mask → Goggles → Gloves.
52.PPE Doffing Order - ANSWER Gloves → Goggles → Gown → Mask.
53.Medical Asepsis - ANSWER Practices that reduce the number of
microorganisms.
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