NUR 185 Test 3 Questions with 100% Correct
Answers
Metoprolol and Propanolol
Beta blocker, lowers bp and can cause hypotension
Mucomyst
Prevents hepatotoxicity from tylonel overdose, requires suctioning
Hydrocortisone
Treats adrenal/addison's crisis
Levothyroxine
treats hypothyroidism, take in the morning on an empty stomach, watch for increased heart
rate
Zolpidem
Sedative for sleep, no alcohol, one pill before bed
Midazolam
Benzo for anxiety and sedation, watch for hepatotoxicity (jaundice, RUQ pain)
Atropine diphenoxylate
Antidiarrheal
Carbidopa/levodopa
serious side effect dyskinesia, thoughts of suicide, take same time every day, watch for
orthostatic hypotension
, Florinef
treats addison's disease, major side effect is hypokalemia
Lisinopril
ACE inhibitor, check BP and HR, watch for hyperkalemia
Symmetrel
medication for parkinson's disease, watch for dizziness and confusion
PTU
antithyroid medication, watch for signs of infection
Metopirone
cortisol inhibitor, used for cushing's, normal cortisol is 6-23, we know it is working when BP
is stabilized
Pressure cycled vent
air is pushed into lungs at preset pressure
Volume cycled vent
oxygenated air is delivered at a constant preset amount
Timed cycle vent
used frequently with children, O2 delivered at a preset length of time
Care of ventilator patient
- vitals q4hr
- maintain airway
Answers
Metoprolol and Propanolol
Beta blocker, lowers bp and can cause hypotension
Mucomyst
Prevents hepatotoxicity from tylonel overdose, requires suctioning
Hydrocortisone
Treats adrenal/addison's crisis
Levothyroxine
treats hypothyroidism, take in the morning on an empty stomach, watch for increased heart
rate
Zolpidem
Sedative for sleep, no alcohol, one pill before bed
Midazolam
Benzo for anxiety and sedation, watch for hepatotoxicity (jaundice, RUQ pain)
Atropine diphenoxylate
Antidiarrheal
Carbidopa/levodopa
serious side effect dyskinesia, thoughts of suicide, take same time every day, watch for
orthostatic hypotension
, Florinef
treats addison's disease, major side effect is hypokalemia
Lisinopril
ACE inhibitor, check BP and HR, watch for hyperkalemia
Symmetrel
medication for parkinson's disease, watch for dizziness and confusion
PTU
antithyroid medication, watch for signs of infection
Metopirone
cortisol inhibitor, used for cushing's, normal cortisol is 6-23, we know it is working when BP
is stabilized
Pressure cycled vent
air is pushed into lungs at preset pressure
Volume cycled vent
oxygenated air is delivered at a constant preset amount
Timed cycle vent
used frequently with children, O2 delivered at a preset length of time
Care of ventilator patient
- vitals q4hr
- maintain airway
