NUR 1140 Final Meds Questions with Correct Answers

NUR 1140 Final Meds Questions with Correct
Answers
Phenazopyridine

Used to treat urinary pain associated with UTIs.

-May turn urine orange

Bethanechol Chloride

-Cholinergic used to treat urinary retention

Corticosteroids

-enhances the effect of beta-adrergic bronchodilators

-Instruct patient on good oral hygiene and rinse mouth after use.

-Risk of fungal infection

Omalizumab

-Asthma med used to treat ariborne allergn induced asthma

Cromolyn Sodium

-Used to treat exercie induced bronchospasm

polythylene glycol

-Osmotic

-Miralax

-Larger doses are used as bowel preparation to remove gas and feces before a radiologic

exam.

-Smaller does use to control frequency of stool

Mineral Oil

, -Emollient/ Lubricant laxative

-Used to lubricate and soften the wall

Black Box warning- Daily administrations for more than 1 to 2 weeks can cause deficiency

fat soluble vitamins

Allegra

Benadryl

Zyrtec

-Antihistamine

-Reduces symptoms not cure

-Can cause Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention and may make

respiratory mucus thicker.

-Dextromethorphan

-Benzonatate

-Antitussive

- Suppresses cough reflex, enhancing patient comfort and reducing respiratory distress.

-Fluticasone

-Triamcinolone

-Anti-inflammatory

-Intranasal corticosteroids

Reduces inflammation and for patients who do not respond to antihistamine

-Adverse effects include intranasal burning and bronchospasm