NURS 180: PHARMACOLOGY MIDTERM REVIEW (100% verified)

Glucocorticoids correct answers 1. suppress inflammation 2. mask symptom of infection 3. do not give to patient with actual infection 4. Can cause Cushing with long term use Levothyroxine correct answers 1. synthetic thyroid hormone that is completely identical to thyroxine (T4) 2. Used to treat hypothyroidism Reglan correct answers 1. gastrointestinal stimulant used to relieve nausea , vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, bloating, persistent feeling of fullness after meals. 2. promote gastric emptying 3. prokinetic drug Loop Diuretics correct answers 1. inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption in loop of henle 2. excretes potassium Thiazide diuretics correct answers 1. block sodium and chloride in distal tubule and nephron Potassium sparing diuretics correct answers blocks aldosterone and does not allow for excretion of potassium Fosamax (alendronate) correct answers 1. take on an empty stomach (30 minutes before breakfast) with a full glass of water 2. patient must sit upright for at least 30 minutes after taking the medications Potassium in liquid form correct answers must be diluted in water because it can be irritating to mucosal lining Aspirin correct answers 1. anti-platelet 2. if patient is having surgery stop taking one week prior to surgery