NUR 114 PHARM FINAL STUDY GUIDE 100 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS BY EXPERTS LATEST 2023.

NUR 114 PHARM FINAL STUDY GUIDE 100 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS BY EXPERTS LATEST 2023. 1. ACE Inhibitors; how do you identify them?: PRIL 2. ACE Inhibitors; Side effects?: cough, hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypotension (first dose) 3. ACE Inhibitors; Adverse effects?: Angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction (s/s : hypotension, wheezing, swollen tongue, hives/itching... and know to administer Epi) 4. Aminoglycosides; What is it, what medications?: Antibiotic; Gentamicin 5. What is peak/troughs? How/when are they monitored?: Peak; Highest level of drug in the body. Draw for labs at peak of drug. Troughs; Lowest level of drug in the body. Draw for labs 30 minutes before next dosage. 6. What types of toxicity can be caused by Aminoglycosides?: 1. Nephrotoxic; Labs: BUN/creatine , Monitor: Decreased urine output. *Encourage fluids!* 2. Ototoxic; Monitor: ringing in ears, hearing loss. 7. Antidepressants; Name the medications: 1. Fluoxetine (Sertraline) 2. Venlafaxine 3. Bupropion 4. Amitriptyline 8. Antidepressants; What are the side effects?: dry mouth; Encourage to drink plenty of fluids and have gum/candy. 9. APAP; what is it? What do you need to remember about it.: Acetaminophen Can cause liver toxicity; do not go above prescribed dosage (4g a day), know drug/drug-alcohol interactions, macrolides (erythromycin interaction) 10. ASA; what is it? What is the MOA?: Aspirin MOA: anti-inflammatory, pain relief, MI/stroke prevention (antiplatelet component) 11. Beta II Agonist; What medications and wha is the MOA?: Albuterol/salmeterol MOA: relaxes bronchial smooth muscles causing brochodilation. *We know this is working if there is no signs of wheezing, lowered RR, no cough, and improved O2 saturation* 12. Beta Blockers; What do you identify them?: Olol 13. Beta Blockers; what do you need to be precautious of?: Patients with Asthma and diabetic patients (masks the signs of hypoglycemia) 1 / 11 NUR 114 PHARM FINAL STUDY GUIDE 14. Beta blockers; What is the side effects? When would you hold the medication?: 1. Hypotension, bradycardia, dizziness, nausea, weakness/fatigue. 2. Hold medication if HR 60, SBP 100 15. Amoxicillin clavulanate 30mg/kg/day divided BID for a child who weights 10mg. Available 125mg/31.25mg per 5ml. Which of the following dosing regimens is appropriate for the following order? 1. 12ml PO daily 2. 6ml PO daily 3. 6ml PO BID 4. 12 ml PO BID: 6ml PO BID. 16. Cephalosporins; What is it?: Antibiotic-Similar to cillin family! Be aware of cross sensitivity. 17. Cephalosporins; What side effects?: Gi upset and oral discharge. 18. Cephalosporins; what superinfections can they cause? How do you identify them?: yeast infection, vaginal infection, oral thrush, etc. 19. Digoxin; What is it, what does it do?: Cardiac glycoside (Arthymia drug) Helps the heart pump more effectively by INHIBITING normal function of Na+ and K+ pump. 20. Digoxin; Signs/Symptos of toxicity?: N/V/D, vision changes, seeing yellow halos. 21. Digoxin; Side effects?: Hypokalemia 22. Digoxin; When to hold?: HR 60, toxic signs, low potassium. 23. Diphenhydramine; what is it? What does it do?: Antihistamine (Benadryl) Treats allergies, urticaria (hives) 24. Diphenhy