CSM NUR 2115 Exam 3: Pharmacology Questions With Complete Solutions

CSM NUR 2115 Exam 3: Pharmacology Questions With
Complete Solutions

acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) Correct Answers used in SCI to
loosen secretions

Albuterol Correct Answers given to SCI pt as a respiratory
treatment to cause vasodilation of the bronchioles

may cause tachycardia

anti platelets used in treatment of Afib Correct Answers ASA
clopedogrel (Plavix)
prasugrel (Effient)
ticagrelor (Brilanta)

barbiturate therapy in controlling blood volume in ICP Correct
Answers pentobarbital
thiopentitol

used to manage uncontrolled HTN
you want to keep ICP 15-20 and MAP 70-80
***TAPER OVER 4 DAYS***

charcoal considerations Correct Answers give within 1 hr of
poison ingestion
often accompanied by laxative

controlling agitation in increased ICP Correct Answers IV
hypnotics - propofol
NMBA - vecuronium and atracurium

, dextran Correct Answers used in SCI to increase blood flow to
the spinal cord and treat hypotension

how to control cerebral edema Correct Answers mannitol
lasix
dexamethasone

how to control shivering Correct Answers Thorazine and
demerol

how to maintain BP post op after a TIA Correct Answers
Nipride for HTN

how to prevent a curling's ulcer Correct Answers proton pump
inhibitors

how to treat VTE in an SCI pt Correct Answers same as
everyone else
5,000 u of heparin sub-q or lovenox

med needs for urinary system in an SCI pt Correct Answers
Baclofen to decrease spasticity

meds for heat stroke Correct Answers thorazine to prevent
shivering
potassium replacement
bicarb
***ANTIPYRETICS ARE INEFFECTIVE***

meds to treat autonomic dysreflexia Correct Answers BP meds