NURSING 101 Fortis College -NUR 101: Pharmacology Exam correctly answered

NUR 101: Pharmacology ExamBisacodyl (Dulcolax) - correct answer Classification: Laxative Action: Evacuation of the colon Uses: Treatment of Constipation Dosages: 5-30 mg Side Effects: Abdominal cramps, nausea, rectal burning, vertigo, vomiting Nursing Implications: assess for abdominal distention, presence of bowel sounds, assess color, consistency, and amount of stool Client Teachings: increase fluid intake to at least mL/day Digoxin (Lanoxin) - correct answer Classification: Antiarrhythmics, inotropics Action: Increased cardiac output and slowing of the heart rate Uses: Heart failure Dosages: 0.125 - 0.5mg daily Side Effects: fatigue, bradycardia, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting Nursing Implications: Monitor apical pulse for 1 min, withhold if 60 Client Teachings: teach patient to take pulse in contact healthcare professional before taking medication if post rate is 60 or 100 Ferrous sulfate (Feosol) - correct answer Classification: Antianemics Action: Prevention/Treatment of iron deficiency Uses: Prevention/Treatment of iron deficiency anemia Dosages: 120 - 240mg, 2 - 3x daily Side Effects: seizures, dizziness, hypertension, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, dark stools, epigastric pain Nursing Implications: assess patient for signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis for at least 30 minutes after injection. Client Teachings: do not crush or chew enteric-coated tablets and do not open capsules