Nur2474 final newest exam 2025 Pharmacology nursing actual Exam complete 98 questions and correct detailed answers (verified answers) already graded a+(rasmussen).pdf

Nur2474 final newest exam 2025 Pharmacology nursing actual Exam complete 98 questions and correct detailed answers (verified answers) already graded a+(rasmussen).pdf Abuse addiction on medication - ANSWER-addiction is a disease, taking drugs repeatedly and cant stop despite negative consequences .Alcohol and glipizide - ANSWER-AVOID, do not drink alcohol with this medication .anaplylactic reaction - ANSWER-administer epinephrine .Androgen side effects - ANSWER-Men: decreased spermatogenesis, may exacerbate prostate cancer. Women: Masculinization, pseudohermaphroditism of fetus of pregnant woman. Both: Acne, oily skin, decreased HDL, psychological changes, fluid retention/edema, baldness .Antacids - ANSWER-neutralize the acids in the stomach affect acid level, have a lot of interaction so need to take a few hours apart from other meds .Antibiotics and C. diff - ANSWER-c-diff often happens after another infection. New onset diarrhea. .antihistamine use in pregnancy - ANSWER-be super careful, teratogens to growing baby, contraindicated in 3rd trimester so avoid if you can .Antiviral therapy for herpes viruses - ANSWER-Acyclovir is the antiviral most commonly used to treat HSV infections. "vir", many ppl who take antiviral drugs daily have no outbreaks .aPTT therapeutic range - ANSWER-60-80 seconds .Asthma tx in pregnancy - ANSWER-always better to treat than not to, increase chance of stillbirth if not treated .Beta blockers and insulin - ANSWER-be careful, can mask symptoms of HYPOglycemia .Beta Blockers SE - ANSWER-LOW HR, bronchospasms, affect asthma .bleeding with anticoagulant therapy - ANSWER-blood in pee and poop, severe bruising, prolonged nosebleeds, bleeding gums, vomiting blood, difficulty breathing/chest pain .children and CNS side effects - ANSWER-are more predisposed to CNS SE than adults are in general, due to body system immaturity. .Cimetidine - ANSWER-type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid. used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort and heartburn from acid reflux .Dependence on Medication - ANSWER-when a person stops using a drug, their body goes through symptoms of withdrawal. .Digoxin - ANSWER-used to treat heart failure, helps heart work better and control heart rate. do NOT administer is apical pulse is less than 60 bpm. NO GRAPEFRUIT juice with digoxin and verapamil .Digoxin therapeutic level - ANSWER-0.5-0.8 ng/mL .Digoxin toxicity - ANSWER-low pulse, Confusion, yellow hallos around light. dysrhythmia, anorexia, nausea .Diuretics Side Effects - ANSWER-increased urination, dehydration, increased thirst, weakness, and impotence. .Doxazosin - ANSWER-treatment for males with enlarged prostate (BPH) PO once a day, taken around same time .Doxazosin SE - ANSWER-dizziness, fatigue, orthostatic hypotension, SOB .education with anti-effectives (antibiotic, antifungal) - ANSWER-make sure patient goes through whole course of treatment, go beyond "feeling better", still continue taking at least a week to get it all out .estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women - ANSWER-women take due to vaginal dryness, hot flashes, painful sex, prevent bone loss when older .Ginkgo biloba - ANSWER-if you have bleeding disorder or preggo, DO NOT take. this should not be given with blood thinners, cause risk of bleeding .Glipizide - ANSWER-oral diabetic medicine for type 2 diabetes .Glipizide adverse effects - ANSWER-HYPOGLYCEMIA, weight gain - hepatotoxicity, rash; avoid in pregnancy (esp near term) and lactation .Heparin - ANSWER-Indication for DVT, short,rapid response and this med is first choice treatmentenhances antithrombin, rapid-acting anticoagulant, aPTT level .Heparin antidote - ANSWER-protamine sulfate .how to protect kidneys - ANSWER-drink lots of water .Hypoglycemia SE - ANSWER-confusion tachycardia sweating nausea hunger pale skin .Ibuprofen common dosing range - ANSWER-300-800mg three times to four times daily, max 3200mg/day .Ibuprofen indications - ANSWER-Mild pain or fever, headache, muscle aches .Ibuprofen SE - ANSWER-gastric distress, tinnitus, dizziness, confusion, edema, blood dyscrasias, dysrhythmias, nephrotoxicity .Infant Maturation - ANSWER--kidney function is the same at 1 year of age, they clear meds as fast as adults. -children are given the same med as an adult just lower doses based on weight -liver does not work like adult after birth .Inhaled Steroids Use - ANSWER-rinse mouth afterwards, spit it out .INR (therapeutic) - ANSWER-2-3 seconds .Intermediate acting insulin - ANSWER-• Onset: 2 - 4 hours • Peak: 4 - 12 hours • Duration: 16 - 20 hours • Route: Administered SQ only; has protein derivative in the product that prolongs the insulin. It is thereforecloudy & must be gently rotated to mix. • Meds: Humulin N, Iletin NPH. Look forN or NPH on the label .lab values to check for renal function - ANSWER-Albumin/creatinine and GFR Creatinine- 88/137 mL/min BUN levels- 7-20 mg/dL .Lithium - ANSWER-used for long term maintenance and stabilizes mood fluctuations such as mania and bipolar disorder, can be used with antidepressants .Lithium SE - ANSWER-slurred speech, unsteadiness, Polyuria, fine hand tremors, thirst, dry mouth, increase in motility of GI system .Lithium therapeutic range - ANSWER-0.6-1.2 mEq/L .Lithium toxicity level - ANSWER-2 mEq/L