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NR566 Final exam study guide Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
· When is it safe and not safe to prescribe progesterone (AKA:
progestin) - ANSWER Not safe: if women has had a
hysterectomy/pregnant
Safe:
A patient with what type of condition should not take
echinacea? - ANSWER HIV
immunocompromised patients
tuberculosis
AUTOIMMUNE DISORDER
Adverse effects of ginger root - ANSWER have the potential to
cause CNS depression and cardiac dysrhythmias. Excessive
doses may also cause GI disturbances
Adverse effects of Ginkgo biloba - ANSWER Mild GI Upset
Headache
Lightheadedness
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Side Effects reduced by reducing dose
Taken precautious in patients at risk for seizures
Adverse effects of Kava - ANSWER severe liver injury,
hepatotoxicity
Adverse effects of St Johns wort - ANSWER Allergic skin
reactions may occur, especially in people allergic to ragweed
and daisies. In addition, the herb may cause CNS effects (e.g.,
insomnia, vivid dreams, restlessness, anxiety, agitation, and
irritability), as well as GI discomfort, fatigue, dry mouth, and
headache. High-dose therapy may pose a risk for phototoxicity
Alprostadil (for ED).
Benefits of various routes - ANSWER The injection needs to be
done by the patient or in ER setting: rapidly leads to erection,
painless
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Intraurethral pellet insertion: can be done by the patient, an
erection occurs within 5-10 mins and lasts 30-60 min. minimal
side effects
Alzheimer's.
Rivastigmine Patient teaching - ANSWER can cause bradycardia,
fainting, fall, and fall-related fractures.
family teaching how to prevent fall at home
Alzheimer's.
Cholinesterase inhibitors side effects - ANSWER Most adverse
effects (e.g., nausea, diarrhea, insomnia) are dose-related and
can be decreased by starting with lower doses and increasing
gradually. These symptoms usually abate in 2-3 weeks. • Falls
are more likely to occur as a result of bradycardia and other
cardiac changes. Initiate fall precautions if hospitalized and
teach patient and family how to prevent falls at home. • To
prevent weight loss, encourage nutritional supplements (e.g.,
Boost) and snacks between meals. Schedule an appointment
with a registered dietician.
Alzheimer's.
NR566 Final exam study guide Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
· When is it safe and not safe to prescribe progesterone (AKA:
progestin) - ANSWER Not safe: if women has had a
hysterectomy/pregnant
Safe:
A patient with what type of condition should not take
echinacea? - ANSWER HIV
immunocompromised patients
tuberculosis
AUTOIMMUNE DISORDER
Adverse effects of ginger root - ANSWER have the potential to
cause CNS depression and cardiac dysrhythmias. Excessive
doses may also cause GI disturbances
Adverse effects of Ginkgo biloba - ANSWER Mild GI Upset
Headache
Lightheadedness
,https://www.stuvia.com/user/performance
Side Effects reduced by reducing dose
Taken precautious in patients at risk for seizures
Adverse effects of Kava - ANSWER severe liver injury,
hepatotoxicity
Adverse effects of St Johns wort - ANSWER Allergic skin
reactions may occur, especially in people allergic to ragweed
and daisies. In addition, the herb may cause CNS effects (e.g.,
insomnia, vivid dreams, restlessness, anxiety, agitation, and
irritability), as well as GI discomfort, fatigue, dry mouth, and
headache. High-dose therapy may pose a risk for phototoxicity
Alprostadil (for ED).
Benefits of various routes - ANSWER The injection needs to be
done by the patient or in ER setting: rapidly leads to erection,
painless
, https://www.stuvia.com/user/performance
Intraurethral pellet insertion: can be done by the patient, an
erection occurs within 5-10 mins and lasts 30-60 min. minimal
side effects
Alzheimer's.
Rivastigmine Patient teaching - ANSWER can cause bradycardia,
fainting, fall, and fall-related fractures.
family teaching how to prevent fall at home
Alzheimer's.
Cholinesterase inhibitors side effects - ANSWER Most adverse
effects (e.g., nausea, diarrhea, insomnia) are dose-related and
can be decreased by starting with lower doses and increasing
gradually. These symptoms usually abate in 2-3 weeks. • Falls
are more likely to occur as a result of bradycardia and other
cardiac changes. Initiate fall precautions if hospitalized and
teach patient and family how to prevent falls at home. • To
prevent weight loss, encourage nutritional supplements (e.g.,
Boost) and snacks between meals. Schedule an appointment
with a registered dietician.
Alzheimer's.
