1807NRS EOT COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE Questions with
Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: disease caused and antiviral agent of Hepatitis B and C.
Answer: Viral Hepatitis - Interferon alfa-2a
Question 2: general S/E of anticoagulents.
Answer: bruising, haemorrhage, gastric ulcer
Question 3: cardiac inotropic drugs and example.
Answer: influence the strength or contractility of muscle tissue = ↑ force of contraction of failing heart |
Digoxin
Question 4: what are some adverse effects of antibiotics.
Answer: hypersensitivity, organ toxicity, haematological disorders, colitis
Question 5: muscarinic agonist action.
Answer: bradycardia, hypotension, pupil constriction, diaphoresis and bronchoconstriction
Question 6: NT released by PSNS and nerves.
Answer: acetylcholine, cholinergic
Question 7: what level do NSAIDs have thier effect.
Answer: tissue level
Question 8: MOA of nitric oxide.
Answer: vasodilation of peripheral and coronary arteries
Question 9: Location of highly concentrated histamine in body.
Answer: lungs, skin, GI and CNS
Question 10: bd.
Answer: twice a day
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, Question 11: examples of non-specific COX I inhibitors.
Answer: aspirin, ibuprofen, infomethicin, diclofenac
Question 12: Aminoglycosides ex.
Answer: Gentamicin, Tobramycin
Question 13: NEB.
Answer: Nebuliser
Question 14: mL.
Answer: millilitre
Question 15: MOA of diuretics.
Answer: promote water loss from the body into urine, action in nephron
Question 16: 3 stages of medication approval.
Answer: 1. Approval by TGA: approved for sale if phase 3 meets standards. 2. PBS subsidy: approved if it
is as good or better than other meds w same effect and acceptable price. 3. Clinical Phase: post marketing
surveillance or resolution of treatment uncertanties, safety monitory
Question 17: Sulfonamides and Trimethoprim ex.
Answer: Sulfadiazine, Co-Trimoxazole
Question 18: how do opioids effect the GI tract.
Answer: stimulation ↓ peristalsis - ↑ water absorption, thickening bowel content and constipation
Question 19: first pass effect.
Answer: some drugs may be extensively metabolised before reaching body
Question 20: nursing considerations for narcotics.
Answer:
1. administration and storage
2. RR
3. anti emetic
4. laxatives to prevent constipation
5. potential for tolerance and HoTN
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Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: disease caused and antiviral agent of Hepatitis B and C.
Answer: Viral Hepatitis - Interferon alfa-2a
Question 2: general S/E of anticoagulents.
Answer: bruising, haemorrhage, gastric ulcer
Question 3: cardiac inotropic drugs and example.
Answer: influence the strength or contractility of muscle tissue = ↑ force of contraction of failing heart |
Digoxin
Question 4: what are some adverse effects of antibiotics.
Answer: hypersensitivity, organ toxicity, haematological disorders, colitis
Question 5: muscarinic agonist action.
Answer: bradycardia, hypotension, pupil constriction, diaphoresis and bronchoconstriction
Question 6: NT released by PSNS and nerves.
Answer: acetylcholine, cholinergic
Question 7: what level do NSAIDs have thier effect.
Answer: tissue level
Question 8: MOA of nitric oxide.
Answer: vasodilation of peripheral and coronary arteries
Question 9: Location of highly concentrated histamine in body.
Answer: lungs, skin, GI and CNS
Question 10: bd.
Answer: twice a day
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, Question 11: examples of non-specific COX I inhibitors.
Answer: aspirin, ibuprofen, infomethicin, diclofenac
Question 12: Aminoglycosides ex.
Answer: Gentamicin, Tobramycin
Question 13: NEB.
Answer: Nebuliser
Question 14: mL.
Answer: millilitre
Question 15: MOA of diuretics.
Answer: promote water loss from the body into urine, action in nephron
Question 16: 3 stages of medication approval.
Answer: 1. Approval by TGA: approved for sale if phase 3 meets standards. 2. PBS subsidy: approved if it
is as good or better than other meds w same effect and acceptable price. 3. Clinical Phase: post marketing
surveillance or resolution of treatment uncertanties, safety monitory
Question 17: Sulfonamides and Trimethoprim ex.
Answer: Sulfadiazine, Co-Trimoxazole
Question 18: how do opioids effect the GI tract.
Answer: stimulation ↓ peristalsis - ↑ water absorption, thickening bowel content and constipation
Question 19: first pass effect.
Answer: some drugs may be extensively metabolised before reaching body
Question 20: nursing considerations for narcotics.
Answer:
1. administration and storage
2. RR
3. anti emetic
4. laxatives to prevent constipation
5. potential for tolerance and HoTN
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