NRSG 2350 Exam 4 Questions With Complete Solutions
5 HT receptor agonists Correct Answer antiemetic
odansterone (Zofran)
A/E of centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxants Correct
Answer transient drowsiness
dizziness
fatigue
HA
insomnia
hypotension
A/E of loperamide (Imodium) Correct Answer constipation
dehydration
A/E of Pepto Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate) Correct Answer
monitor for adverse effects (constipation, distention, vomiting)
abatacept, tocilizumab NC/AE Correct Answer potent and can
be expensive
actions of loperamide (Imodium) Correct Answer diarrheal
acts on opiate receptors in gut
do not cross BBB
actions of Pepto Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate) Correct
Answer slow motility of GI tract to inhibit local reflexes
,travelers diarrhea
actions of rifaximin (Xifaxan) Correct Answer blocks
bacterial RNA synthesis, leads to bacterial death -> directly
affects E. coli bacteria
alendronate (Fosamax) A/E Correct Answer HA
nausea
alendronate (Fosamax) actions Correct Answer alters bone
formation and breakdown in the body
anti-hypercalcemia agent
alendronate (Fosamax) cautions Correct Answer take with
water BEFORE food
remain upright for 30 mins to aid in digestion
do not take if you have low calcium levels (hypocalcemia)
alendronate (Fosamax) indications Correct Answer paget's
disease
osteoporosis
antacid actions Correct Answer neutralize stomach acid by
increasing pH
antacids Correct Answer magnesium salts - Milk of Magnesia
(MOM)
,calcium carbonate (TUMS)
anti-arthritis agent: leflunomide (Arava) actions Correct
Answer suppresses immune system
reduces inflammation
anticholinergic antiemetics Correct Answer antivert
(Meclizine)
antidiarrheals Correct Answer loperamide (Imodium)
Pepto Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate)
antimalarial: hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil) actions
Correct Answer DMARD
commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis
reduces inflammation
antimetabolite (Methotrexate/Rheumatrex) actions Correct
Answer DMARD
interrupts inflammation process
first line treatment
antimetabolite (Methotrexate/Rheumatrex) NC/AE Correct
Answer monitor for reaction
, bone marrow suppression
liver toxicity
antivert (Meclizine) A/E Correct Answer blurred vision
palpitations
urinary retention
decreased sweating
antivert (Meclizine) actions Correct Answer blocks impulses
being sent to CTZ
antivert (Meclizine) indications Correct Answer antiemetic
nausea r/t motion sickness or vestibular problems
appendicitis Correct Answer inflammation/infection of the
appendix
diagnosed with abdominal CT scan
baclofen (Lioresal) actions Correct Answer MOA not
understood
inhibits spinal reflexes
CNS depressant
baclofen (Lioresal) indications Correct Answer alleviation of
s/sx of spasticity
spinal cord
injuries/diseases
5 HT receptor agonists Correct Answer antiemetic
odansterone (Zofran)
A/E of centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxants Correct
Answer transient drowsiness
dizziness
fatigue
HA
insomnia
hypotension
A/E of loperamide (Imodium) Correct Answer constipation
dehydration
A/E of Pepto Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate) Correct Answer
monitor for adverse effects (constipation, distention, vomiting)
abatacept, tocilizumab NC/AE Correct Answer potent and can
be expensive
actions of loperamide (Imodium) Correct Answer diarrheal
acts on opiate receptors in gut
do not cross BBB
actions of Pepto Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate) Correct
Answer slow motility of GI tract to inhibit local reflexes
,travelers diarrhea
actions of rifaximin (Xifaxan) Correct Answer blocks
bacterial RNA synthesis, leads to bacterial death -> directly
affects E. coli bacteria
alendronate (Fosamax) A/E Correct Answer HA
nausea
alendronate (Fosamax) actions Correct Answer alters bone
formation and breakdown in the body
anti-hypercalcemia agent
alendronate (Fosamax) cautions Correct Answer take with
water BEFORE food
remain upright for 30 mins to aid in digestion
do not take if you have low calcium levels (hypocalcemia)
alendronate (Fosamax) indications Correct Answer paget's
disease
osteoporosis
antacid actions Correct Answer neutralize stomach acid by
increasing pH
antacids Correct Answer magnesium salts - Milk of Magnesia
(MOM)
,calcium carbonate (TUMS)
anti-arthritis agent: leflunomide (Arava) actions Correct
Answer suppresses immune system
reduces inflammation
anticholinergic antiemetics Correct Answer antivert
(Meclizine)
antidiarrheals Correct Answer loperamide (Imodium)
Pepto Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate)
antimalarial: hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil) actions
Correct Answer DMARD
commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis
reduces inflammation
antimetabolite (Methotrexate/Rheumatrex) actions Correct
Answer DMARD
interrupts inflammation process
first line treatment
antimetabolite (Methotrexate/Rheumatrex) NC/AE Correct
Answer monitor for reaction
, bone marrow suppression
liver toxicity
antivert (Meclizine) A/E Correct Answer blurred vision
palpitations
urinary retention
decreased sweating
antivert (Meclizine) actions Correct Answer blocks impulses
being sent to CTZ
antivert (Meclizine) indications Correct Answer antiemetic
nausea r/t motion sickness or vestibular problems
appendicitis Correct Answer inflammation/infection of the
appendix
diagnosed with abdominal CT scan
baclofen (Lioresal) actions Correct Answer MOA not
understood
inhibits spinal reflexes
CNS depressant
baclofen (Lioresal) indications Correct Answer alleviation of
s/sx of spasticity
spinal cord
injuries/diseases
