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NURSE WISEMAN 2026/2027 MEDICINE
,NURS 480 Nurse Practitioners Review
Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
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Grade A+
MAP (mean arterial pressure) should be >
70
Dexamethasone
Glucocorticoid, STEROID
decrease lung inflammation
Reduces WBC
Dexamethasone Precautions
Monitor for infection, hyperglycemia, edema, black, tarry
stools, or low potassium (Muscle cramping or weakness)
May need to increase dose during times of
stress, BUT taper before discontinuing
Staying on can increase risk of cushing
Rinse mouth after use to decrease risk of thrush
Ipratropium Bromide
Cholinergic antagonist (anticholinergic medication),
blocks the parasympathetic nervous system.
Bronchodilator
, Ipratropium Bromide Precaution
INHALED
May experience dry mouth or hoarseness, sip fluids and
suck on hard candies to control dry mouth
Rinse mouth after inhalation to decrease unpleasant
taste, wait 5 minutes between medications
Vasopressors
Patient has low blood pressure and we have given fluids,
but still not improving we can give vasopressors
Given to constrict blood vessels in the event of
vasodilation or sepsis, get that blood moving
Typically given through a central line or PICC line
Vasopressors MOA
Stimulate alpha receptors (vasoconstriction) and increase
SVR (increase BP)
Vasopressors medications
Vasopressin (Pitressin® or Vasostrict®).
Phenylephrine (Biorphen® or Vazculep®).
Epinephrine.
Norepinephrine.
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NURSE WISEMAN 2026/2027 MEDICINE
,NURS 480 Nurse Practitioners Review
Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
100% Verified Questions & Answers |
Grade A+
MAP (mean arterial pressure) should be >
70
Dexamethasone
Glucocorticoid, STEROID
decrease lung inflammation
Reduces WBC
Dexamethasone Precautions
Monitor for infection, hyperglycemia, edema, black, tarry
stools, or low potassium (Muscle cramping or weakness)
May need to increase dose during times of
stress, BUT taper before discontinuing
Staying on can increase risk of cushing
Rinse mouth after use to decrease risk of thrush
Ipratropium Bromide
Cholinergic antagonist (anticholinergic medication),
blocks the parasympathetic nervous system.
Bronchodilator
, Ipratropium Bromide Precaution
INHALED
May experience dry mouth or hoarseness, sip fluids and
suck on hard candies to control dry mouth
Rinse mouth after inhalation to decrease unpleasant
taste, wait 5 minutes between medications
Vasopressors
Patient has low blood pressure and we have given fluids,
but still not improving we can give vasopressors
Given to constrict blood vessels in the event of
vasodilation or sepsis, get that blood moving
Typically given through a central line or PICC line
Vasopressors MOA
Stimulate alpha receptors (vasoconstriction) and increase
SVR (increase BP)
Vasopressors medications
Vasopressin (Pitressin® or Vasostrict®).
Phenylephrine (Biorphen® or Vazculep®).
Epinephrine.
Norepinephrine.
