1807NRS EOT FINAL PAPER Questions with Correct Answers
(Grade A+)
Question 1: what are some commonly prescribed narcotics.
Answer:
1. pethidine
2. morphine
3. codeine phosphate
4. oxycodone
5. fentanyl
6. tramadol
Question 2: 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
Question 3: how do opioids effect the GI tract.
Answer: stimulation ↓ peristalsis - ↑ water absorption, thickening bowel content and constipation
Question 4: S/E of narcotics.
Answer:
1. nausea
2. constipation
3. dry mouth
4. blurred vision
5. drowsiness
6. respiratory depression and tolerance and dependence
Question 5: what is the antidote for narcotic OD.
Answer: naloxone (narcan) - S4, immediate result, short half life
Question 6: Name the classifications of aperients.
Answer: osmotic, stimulant, faecal softener and bulk forming
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, Question 7: MOA of osmotic laxatives and examples of aperients.
Answer:
1. Retains/pulls water into the colon by osmosis
2. increases pressure - Sorbitol
3. Movicol
4. Lactulose
5. Epsom Salts
Question 8: MOA of stimulant laxatives examples of aperients.
Answer: Increases peristalsis by irritating smooth muscles of intestinal wall - Castor Oil,
Sennosides(SenokotGranules), Bisacodyl
Question 9: MOA of faecal softeners examples of aperients.
Answer: Holds water molecules in faecal matter to soften and pass - Coloxyl, Coloxylwith Senna, Paraffin
(Agorol)
Question 10: MOA of bulk forming laxatives examples of aperients.
Answer: Add bulk to colonic contents, stimulates bowel reflex - Fybogel, Metamucil
Question 11: routes of laxative administration.
Answer: oral, PR
Question 12: what are the 3 receptors in the stomach wall responsible for production of acid.
Answer: H2 receptors, muscarinic cholineric receptors and astrin receptor
Question 13: how can you prevent antacids reactingg with other meds.
Answer: take 2 hours before/after meds
Question 14: MOA of antacids.
Answer: it is a weak base that combines with hydrochloric acid and neutralises it
Question 15: MOA of proton pump inhibitors.
Answer: antagonise production of protons to prevent H+ binding to form HCl
Question 16: disease caused and antiviral agent of Hepatitis B and C.
Answer: Viral Hepatitis - Interferon alfa-2a
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(Grade A+)
Question 1: what are some commonly prescribed narcotics.
Answer:
1. pethidine
2. morphine
3. codeine phosphate
4. oxycodone
5. fentanyl
6. tramadol
Question 2: 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
Question 3: how do opioids effect the GI tract.
Answer: stimulation ↓ peristalsis - ↑ water absorption, thickening bowel content and constipation
Question 4: S/E of narcotics.
Answer:
1. nausea
2. constipation
3. dry mouth
4. blurred vision
5. drowsiness
6. respiratory depression and tolerance and dependence
Question 5: what is the antidote for narcotic OD.
Answer: naloxone (narcan) - S4, immediate result, short half life
Question 6: Name the classifications of aperients.
Answer: osmotic, stimulant, faecal softener and bulk forming
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, Question 7: MOA of osmotic laxatives and examples of aperients.
Answer:
1. Retains/pulls water into the colon by osmosis
2. increases pressure - Sorbitol
3. Movicol
4. Lactulose
5. Epsom Salts
Question 8: MOA of stimulant laxatives examples of aperients.
Answer: Increases peristalsis by irritating smooth muscles of intestinal wall - Castor Oil,
Sennosides(SenokotGranules), Bisacodyl
Question 9: MOA of faecal softeners examples of aperients.
Answer: Holds water molecules in faecal matter to soften and pass - Coloxyl, Coloxylwith Senna, Paraffin
(Agorol)
Question 10: MOA of bulk forming laxatives examples of aperients.
Answer: Add bulk to colonic contents, stimulates bowel reflex - Fybogel, Metamucil
Question 11: routes of laxative administration.
Answer: oral, PR
Question 12: what are the 3 receptors in the stomach wall responsible for production of acid.
Answer: H2 receptors, muscarinic cholineric receptors and astrin receptor
Question 13: how can you prevent antacids reactingg with other meds.
Answer: take 2 hours before/after meds
Question 14: MOA of antacids.
Answer: it is a weak base that combines with hydrochloric acid and neutralises it
Question 15: MOA of proton pump inhibitors.
Answer: antagonise production of protons to prevent H+ binding to form HCl
Question 16: disease caused and antiviral agent of Hepatitis B and C.
Answer: Viral Hepatitis - Interferon alfa-2a
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