NR508 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE

NR 508 Final Exam Consist of 100 Questions From a Random Test Bank of Questions from All 8 weeks and All Embedded Recorded Lectures. Information is taken from the following Areas listed below: These areas are areas to help you understand the concepts better they are in NO way an indication of what you are guaranteed to see on the exam. Remember these are random some of your classmates may not have the same question that appear on your exam. PLEASE NOTE that this study guide may not be inclusive of all topics you may see on the exam Cardiovascular management: Know Initial treatment choices for HTN Know first line treatment options for HTN for African Americans without renal impairment. First line option for HTN for anyone with chronic kidney disease Diuretics: • Types • Uses • Side effects • Names (eg metolazone, furosemide, spironolactone, HCTZ • Preferred diuretic with renal impairment • Side effect of post diuretic sodium retention • Recognition that some diuretics are sulfa derivatives (carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, loop diuretics, thiazides, but NOT ethacrynic acid) • Management of edema CHF drugs including diuretic choices Neuro/Psych: Know migraine management and prophylactics (see migraine lecture) Herbal migraine management What drugs can cause serotonin syndrome? What migraine prophylactic medication class to avoid in patients with asthma. Know the common side effects of methylphenidate Ritalin ADHD management –