NUR 311 Exam 4 Study Qs With Complete
Solutions
A history of head trauma would preclude a patient
from taking buproprion (Wellbutrin) due to a risk of
what? Correct Answers Seizures
Abrupt withdrawal from barbiturates may result in
what? Correct Answers Death
Acute poisoning with salicylates begins with what
breathing pattern? Correct Answers
Hyperventilation
Adminstering a mixed agonist/antagonist with an
opioid may lead to what? Correct Answers Pain of
withdrawal
An advantage of BuSpar is that it does not enhance
the _____________. Correct Answers CNS
depression of benzodiazepines, alcohol, and
barbiturates.
An allergy to what class of drugs is contraindication
for celecoxib (Celebrex)? Correct Answers
Sulfonamides
An antidepressant may take how many weeks to
have an effect? Correct Answers 1-3 weeks
,An antidepressant should be taken for what period
of time? Correct Answers At least 4-9 months
after symptoms are under control.
An equianalgesic dose of a pain medication is
equivalent to how much morphine IM? Correct
Answers 10 mg morphine IM
At what heart rate would the nurse hold the
levothyroxine and call the prescriber? Correct
Answers Hold if >100/min
Barbiturates bind to what receptors of the
receptor-chloride channel complex? What ion goes
into the cell to inhibit the cell? Correct Answers
GABA.
Chloride.
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is used to help people stop
what activity? Correct Answers Smoking
Burpropion (Wellbutrin) possibly increases which
two neurotransmitters? Correct Answers
Dopamine, norepinephrine
Buspirone (BuSpar) is solely used for what
indication? Correct Answers Anxiety
Can most benzodiazepines be safely administered
during pregnancy? Correct Answers No
, Cross tolerance exists between morphine and what
other drugs? Correct Answers Other opioids
Define addiction Correct Answers A behavioral
pattern characterized by using a psychoactive
substance despite physical, psychological, or social
harm.
Define opiate. Correct Answers Applies only to
compounds present in opium.
Define opioid. Correct Answers Any drug that has
actions similar to those of morphine.
Define physical dependence. Correct Answers
Physical dependence is an abstinence syndrome
which will occur if the drug is stopped abruptly.
Describe common clinical signs and symptoms of
hypothyroidism? Correct Answers Goiter: puffy,
expressionless face; cold/dry skin; brittle hair; hair
loss from scalp & outer half of eyebrows; fatigue;
irritability; depression; lack of concentration; cold
intolerance; constipation; heavy menses; increased
cholesterol
Describe the relationship of TSH levels to T3 and
T4 levels. Correct Answers Low T3 or T4 increases
TSH, high T3 or T4 lowers TSH
Solutions
A history of head trauma would preclude a patient
from taking buproprion (Wellbutrin) due to a risk of
what? Correct Answers Seizures
Abrupt withdrawal from barbiturates may result in
what? Correct Answers Death
Acute poisoning with salicylates begins with what
breathing pattern? Correct Answers
Hyperventilation
Adminstering a mixed agonist/antagonist with an
opioid may lead to what? Correct Answers Pain of
withdrawal
An advantage of BuSpar is that it does not enhance
the _____________. Correct Answers CNS
depression of benzodiazepines, alcohol, and
barbiturates.
An allergy to what class of drugs is contraindication
for celecoxib (Celebrex)? Correct Answers
Sulfonamides
An antidepressant may take how many weeks to
have an effect? Correct Answers 1-3 weeks
,An antidepressant should be taken for what period
of time? Correct Answers At least 4-9 months
after symptoms are under control.
An equianalgesic dose of a pain medication is
equivalent to how much morphine IM? Correct
Answers 10 mg morphine IM
At what heart rate would the nurse hold the
levothyroxine and call the prescriber? Correct
Answers Hold if >100/min
Barbiturates bind to what receptors of the
receptor-chloride channel complex? What ion goes
into the cell to inhibit the cell? Correct Answers
GABA.
Chloride.
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is used to help people stop
what activity? Correct Answers Smoking
Burpropion (Wellbutrin) possibly increases which
two neurotransmitters? Correct Answers
Dopamine, norepinephrine
Buspirone (BuSpar) is solely used for what
indication? Correct Answers Anxiety
Can most benzodiazepines be safely administered
during pregnancy? Correct Answers No
, Cross tolerance exists between morphine and what
other drugs? Correct Answers Other opioids
Define addiction Correct Answers A behavioral
pattern characterized by using a psychoactive
substance despite physical, psychological, or social
harm.
Define opiate. Correct Answers Applies only to
compounds present in opium.
Define opioid. Correct Answers Any drug that has
actions similar to those of morphine.
Define physical dependence. Correct Answers
Physical dependence is an abstinence syndrome
which will occur if the drug is stopped abruptly.
Describe common clinical signs and symptoms of
hypothyroidism? Correct Answers Goiter: puffy,
expressionless face; cold/dry skin; brittle hair; hair
loss from scalp & outer half of eyebrows; fatigue;
irritability; depression; lack of concentration; cold
intolerance; constipation; heavy menses; increased
cholesterol
Describe the relationship of TSH levels to T3 and
T4 levels. Correct Answers Low T3 or T4 increases
TSH, high T3 or T4 lowers TSH
