BSN 315 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
cholinergic agents ANSWER mimic the action of the parasympathetic nervous system,
induce the rest-and-digest response
Esomeprazole - ANSWER proton pump inhibitor, may increase risk for bleeding in a
client receiving a PPI and warfarin (Coumadin) related to the client's treatment of deep
vein thrombosis (DVT). Notify the health care provider of client history and DVT
treatment history before administering
Pancrelipase - ANSWER digest fats
taken with each meal for replacement of pancreatic enzymes
vitamin K - ANSWER warfarin antidote, not present in infant's intestine
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) - ANSWER Given for flu
Disulfiram - ANSWER Causes uncomfortable symptoms if a person drinks when
consuming the medication
Naltrexone - ANSWER Blocks rewarding effect of alcohol, and decreases desire to drink
Acamprosate - ANSWER Decreases some of the unpleasant feelings, such as
agitation, depression, and a sense of impending doom, which occur when alcohol is
stopped or reduced
Methadone - ANSWER A synthetic opioid agonist that suppresses withdrawal
symptoms and drug craving by acting on opioid receptors in the brain
, Buprenorphine - ANSWER Partial opioid antagonist that attaches to opioid receptors,
which reduces pain and increased sense of well-being
Lofexidine-to treat withdrawal symptoms - ANSWER The only FDA-approved drug that
mitigates withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid withdrawal
"ine" - ANSWER antidepressants
describe the relationship between sodium and lithium levels ANSWER sodium and
lithium are excreted in the same way. So, a low sodium level causes your body to retain
more lithium possibly leading to toxicity. A high sodium level (or dehydration) causes the
body to excrete more lithium potentially causing sub therapeutic levels
why is the use of lithium effective in bipolar disease - ANSWER bipolar is believed to be
caused by the destruction of neurons. lithium is believed to promote growth and protect
neurons.
what is the therapeutic level of lithium? - ANSWER 0.4-1.5 mEq/L
mechanism of action of amphetamines - ANSWER releases norepi and dopamine
causing stimulation
what to watch for in patients who are newly started on antidepressant therapy and why?
- ANSWER increased risk for suicide. An increase in energy without a change in the
depression may lead to a suicide attempt.
suffix for antidepressants - ANSWER "-ine"
what to watch for for patients on antipsychotic therapy? - ANSWER neuroleptic
malignant syndrome
cholinergic agents ANSWER mimic the action of the parasympathetic nervous system,
induce the rest-and-digest response
Esomeprazole - ANSWER proton pump inhibitor, may increase risk for bleeding in a
client receiving a PPI and warfarin (Coumadin) related to the client's treatment of deep
vein thrombosis (DVT). Notify the health care provider of client history and DVT
treatment history before administering
Pancrelipase - ANSWER digest fats
taken with each meal for replacement of pancreatic enzymes
vitamin K - ANSWER warfarin antidote, not present in infant's intestine
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) - ANSWER Given for flu
Disulfiram - ANSWER Causes uncomfortable symptoms if a person drinks when
consuming the medication
Naltrexone - ANSWER Blocks rewarding effect of alcohol, and decreases desire to drink
Acamprosate - ANSWER Decreases some of the unpleasant feelings, such as
agitation, depression, and a sense of impending doom, which occur when alcohol is
stopped or reduced
Methadone - ANSWER A synthetic opioid agonist that suppresses withdrawal
symptoms and drug craving by acting on opioid receptors in the brain
, Buprenorphine - ANSWER Partial opioid antagonist that attaches to opioid receptors,
which reduces pain and increased sense of well-being
Lofexidine-to treat withdrawal symptoms - ANSWER The only FDA-approved drug that
mitigates withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid withdrawal
"ine" - ANSWER antidepressants
describe the relationship between sodium and lithium levels ANSWER sodium and
lithium are excreted in the same way. So, a low sodium level causes your body to retain
more lithium possibly leading to toxicity. A high sodium level (or dehydration) causes the
body to excrete more lithium potentially causing sub therapeutic levels
why is the use of lithium effective in bipolar disease - ANSWER bipolar is believed to be
caused by the destruction of neurons. lithium is believed to promote growth and protect
neurons.
what is the therapeutic level of lithium? - ANSWER 0.4-1.5 mEq/L
mechanism of action of amphetamines - ANSWER releases norepi and dopamine
causing stimulation
what to watch for in patients who are newly started on antidepressant therapy and why?
- ANSWER increased risk for suicide. An increase in energy without a change in the
depression may lead to a suicide attempt.
suffix for antidepressants - ANSWER "-ine"
what to watch for for patients on antipsychotic therapy? - ANSWER neuroleptic
malignant syndrome
