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NUR 521 Exam 1 Study Guide – Nursing Medical Terminology & Pharmacology Review

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Prepare confidently for NUR 521 Exam 1 with this complete study guide, designed for nursing students aiming to excel. This resource includes: Key medical terminology relevant to nursing practice Core pharmacology concepts, including drug classifications and mechanisms Practice questions and answers for self-assessment Organized notes for quick review before exams Perfect for NUR 521 students, RN candidates, and anyone seeking efficient exam prep.

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ListsthesmainsBronchodilators.s-sCORRECTsANSWER✔B-
Beta2sagonists
A-Anticholinergicsagents
M-MethylxanthinesDerivatives


ListsthesmainsAnti-Inflammatoriess-sCORRECTsANSWER✔S-
Sys.sGlucocorticoids/Corticosteriods
L-LeukotrienesModifiers
M-MastsCellsStabilizers


ListsthescategoriessofsUppersResp.sdrugss-sCORRECTsANSWER✔D-
Decongestants
A-Antitussives
A-Antihistamines
E-Expectorants


WhatsissthesPTsforsantitussives?s-sCORRECTsANSWER✔Non-
productivescough.


WhatsissthesPDsforsantitussives?s-
sCORRECTsANSWER✔CNSsMedullascoughscenter

, Whatsaressomescontraindicationssforsantitussives?s-
sCORRECTsANSWER✔Asthma,sCOPD,sCAL,sorsanythingsthatsstopssth

escoughsreflex


Listsadverseseffectssforsantitussives.s-
sCORRECTsANSWER✔Drowsiness,snausea,sirritability, sODsforseuphori

cseffects


Liststhesfood/drugsinteractionssforsantitussives.s-
sCORRECTsANSWER✔MAOI's,sfluoxetine,squinidine




Whatsaresthesnursingseducationsstepssforsantitussives?s-
sCORRECTsANSWER✔Adherestosdosage



PregsCatsC
AssesssResp.sstatus
DOsNOTscrushspulls
Thesesdrugsscansbesabused


Whatsissthesprototypesdrugsforsantitussives?s-
sCORRECTsANSWER✔Dextromethorphan s(RobitussinsDM)




Whatsaressomesothersdrugssclassifiedsassantitussives?s-
sCORRECTsANSWER✔Codeines(hydrocodone),sDiphenhydramines(Be

nadryl)

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