NURS 676 MIDTERM – DOWNLOAD TO SCORE AN A+

NURS 676 MIDTERM – DOWNLOAD TO SCORE AN A+ Here are some examples of the medications we will be covering this week: • Antipsychotics: These medications are used to manage symptoms of psychosis and psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. Examples include Risperidone, Quetiapine, and Olanzapine. • Antidepressants: Designed to alleviate symptoms of depression, these medications work by balancing certain chemicals in the brain. Examples include Fluoxetine, Sertraline, and Escitalopram. • Mood stabilizers: As the name suggests, these medications help stabilize and regulate mood swings, particularly in individuals with bipolar disorder. Examples include Lithium, Valproate, and Carbamazepine. • Anxiolytics: These medications are prescribed to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. Common examples include Alprazolam, Diazepam, and Lorazepam. • Opioid analgesics: These potent pain relievers are prescribed for moderate to severe pain. However, they can also be associated with substance abuse disorders. Examples include Morphine, Oxycodone, and Hydrocodone. Coagulant Drugs: • Warfarin: Used to prevent blood clots, particularly in conditions like atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism. • Heparin: Administered to prevent blood clotting during surgeries or in certain medical conditions. • Dabigatran: An alternative to warfarin, it is used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation. Antiplatelets: • Aspirin: Commonly used to prevent platelets from sticking together and forming blood clots. It is often prescribed to prevent heart attacks and strokes. • Clopidogrel: Used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events in patients with atherosclerosis or recent heart-related procedures. • Ticagrelor: Another antiplatelet medication used to prevent blood clots in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Anticoagulants: • Rivaroxaban: An anticoagulant used to prevent and treat blood clots in conditions like atrial fibrillation, DVT, and pulmonary embolism. • Apixaban: Similar to rivaroxaban, it is prescribed for preventing blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation or after hip or knee replacement surgery. • Enoxaparin: A low molecular weight heparin used for preventing and treating blood clots in conditions like DVT, pulmonary embolism, and unstable angina. Renal Pharmacology: • Furosemide: A diuretic used to treat fluid retention (edema) in various conditions, including congestive heart failure, kidney disorders, and liver disease. • Lisinopril: An angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor prescribed to manage high blood pressure and protect the kidneys in patients with diabetes. • Spironolactone: A potassium-sparing diuretic used to manage fluid retention and hypertension in conditions like congestive heart failure and liver cirrhosis. Heart Failure and Angina Management: • Metoprolol: A beta-blocker used to manage high blood pressure, heart failure, and angina by reducing the workload on the heart. • Nitroglycerin: A vasodilator that relaxes and widens the blood vessels, commonly used to relieve angina symptoms. • Sacubitril/valsartan: A combination medication prescribed for the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Antiarrhythmic Drugs: • Amiodarone: An antiarrhythmic medication used to treat and prevent various types of abnormal heart rhythms. • Flecainide: Another antiarrhythmic drug used to maintain normal heart rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation or ventricular arrhythmias. • Sotalol: Used to treat and prevent certain types of irregular heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. Lipid Control: • Atorvastatin: A statin medication used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with high cholesterol or a history of heart disease. • Ezetimibe: Often prescribed alongside statins, it helps lower cholesterol by inhibiting its absorption in the intestines. • Fenofibrate: A fibrate medication used to lower triglyceride levels and raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in patients with high triglycerides or mixed dyslipidemia. • Mid-Term Exam • Units 1-9 (see Week 2 Quiz Concepts for Units 1-6) • Unit 7 • Psychotropics and Suicidal Risk • Drug Holiday • First-Generation Antipsychotics – 1) Risk and Benefits, 2) Patient Teaching • Atypical Antipsychotics – 1) Risk and Benefits, 2) Patient Teaching • Antidepressant Classes – 1) serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), 2) selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), 3) monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), 4) tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) • Benzodiazepine • Amitriptyline • Clozapine • Thioridazine • Haloperidol • Olanzapine • Fluoxetine • Venlafaxine • Risperidone Lithium • Zaleplon • Zolpidem • Trazodone • Alprazolam • Buspirone • Paroxetine • Methylphenidate • Unit 8 • Pain management and substance and/or alcohol abuse • Drug rehabilitation • Controlled substance prescribing • Abused illicit drugs • Emergency treatment of overdose/Binge-drinking • Pregnancy and ETOH • Pharmacology and non-pharmacology smoking cessation • Varenicline • Buprenorphine • Methadone • Diazepam • Unit 9 • Cardiovascular disease risk factors • Heart failure • Hypertensive crisis • Hypertension management • Angina management - Nitroglycerin • Diuretics – Furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, mannitol, spironolactone • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor • Beta-blocker • Cardiac glycoside • Verapamil • Digoxin • Amiodarone • Simvastatin • Warfarin management, interactions, and overdose • Heparin management • Iron replacement therapy • Vitamin B12