NURS 270 Final Study Guide
adverse effects of HMG-COA reductase inhibitors (statins)
Correct Answer n/v
liver failure
myopathy
rhabdomyolysis
client teaching points for antiepileptic medications? Correct
Answer medial ID band
blood levels
don't stop suddenly, same time daily, take with food if nauseated
follow driving instructions
contraindications to nitroglycerin? Correct Answer
hypotension
use of ED meds
discuss nursing implications related to carbidopa/levodopa
Correct Answer take at same time each day
take with food if GI s/s
monitor ambulation, mentation, movement, and tremors
discuss the effects of adrenergic drugs on the drug Correct
Answer increase HR
increase BP
dilute pupils
increase diameter of bronchial airways
discuss the s/s of cholinergic crisis? Correct Answer
salivation
, lacrimination
urinary retention
diarrhea
GI cramps
emesis
flushing
vomitting
Examples of antiplatelet drugs Correct Answer Aspirin
Clopidogrel
how does methylprednisoline aid in treatment of lung disease?
Correct Answer decrease inflammation
stabilizes cell membranes
increases responsiveness of bronchial smooth muscle to beta-
adrenergic stimulation
how will a nurse prepare cholestyramine for administration to a
client? Correct Answer mix with liquid thoroughly, shaken
not stirred
identify meds used to elevate glucose if a client has
hypoglycemia Correct Answer D50W and glucagon
identify nursing implications related to spinal anesthesia
Correct Answer monitor VS, sedation, movement, headache,
standard postop teaching
adverse effects of HMG-COA reductase inhibitors (statins)
Correct Answer n/v
liver failure
myopathy
rhabdomyolysis
client teaching points for antiepileptic medications? Correct
Answer medial ID band
blood levels
don't stop suddenly, same time daily, take with food if nauseated
follow driving instructions
contraindications to nitroglycerin? Correct Answer
hypotension
use of ED meds
discuss nursing implications related to carbidopa/levodopa
Correct Answer take at same time each day
take with food if GI s/s
monitor ambulation, mentation, movement, and tremors
discuss the effects of adrenergic drugs on the drug Correct
Answer increase HR
increase BP
dilute pupils
increase diameter of bronchial airways
discuss the s/s of cholinergic crisis? Correct Answer
salivation
, lacrimination
urinary retention
diarrhea
GI cramps
emesis
flushing
vomitting
Examples of antiplatelet drugs Correct Answer Aspirin
Clopidogrel
how does methylprednisoline aid in treatment of lung disease?
Correct Answer decrease inflammation
stabilizes cell membranes
increases responsiveness of bronchial smooth muscle to beta-
adrenergic stimulation
how will a nurse prepare cholestyramine for administration to a
client? Correct Answer mix with liquid thoroughly, shaken
not stirred
identify meds used to elevate glucose if a client has
hypoglycemia Correct Answer D50W and glucagon
identify nursing implications related to spinal anesthesia
Correct Answer monitor VS, sedation, movement, headache,
standard postop teaching
