NUR 521 Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers Verified by Experts| Latest Update
What are some adverse effects of methylxanthines? CNS reactions and CV
What are contraindications of methylxanthines? caffeine, CNS stimulators
What are nursing roles for methylxanthines? Advise on caffeine intake, give slowly and
monitor CBC
What is the prototype drug of methylxanthines? Theophylline - similar to caffeine
What is the PT for corticosteroids? Inhaler: prophylactic of chronic asthma
What is the PD for corticosteroids? Suppress entire immune system
What is the PK for corticosteroids? Local: inhale, topical, nasal/eye drops
Systemic: IV, oral, IM
What are some adverse effects of corticosteroids? Adrenal suppression, hyperglycemia,
PUD, osteoporosis, infection, electrolyte imbalance, weight gain, edema, increased appetite
What are the nursing roles with corticosteroids? Rinse mouth after taking inhaler, calcium
and Vit D, dietary considerations related to weight loss and gain, benefits develop slowly, taper
to W/D!!!!!
What are contraindications of corticosteroids? NSAIDS, vaccines with live virus
What are some examples of corticosteroids? Prednisone
, What is the PT for leukotrienes? 2nd line therapy for asthma, when steroids are inadequate
What is the PD for leukotrienes? Suppress the effects of leukotrienes; antagonists that block
PNS
What is the PK for leukotrienes? Need empty stomach; normally take along with inhaler
What are some adverse effects of leukotrienes? Increase liver enzyme (ALT), depression,
suicide, Churg-Strauss
What are some interactions with leukotrienes? Theophylline and warfarin - raises levels to
toxicity
What are the main leukotriene drugs? Montelukast, zafirlukast
What is the PT for MC Stabilizers? Nasal allergies
What is the PD for MC stabilizers? Anti-inflammatory, shields MCs and prevents them from
releasing histamine
What is the PK for MC stabilizers? Safest of all but relatively ineffective
What are some adverse effects of MC stabilizers? Occasional cough or idiosyncratic
bronchospasm
What is the nurse role of MC stabilizers? Use prior to exercise
What is the prototype drug for MC stabilizers? Cromolyn
What are some adverse effects of methylxanthines? CNS reactions and CV
What are contraindications of methylxanthines? caffeine, CNS stimulators
What are nursing roles for methylxanthines? Advise on caffeine intake, give slowly and
monitor CBC
What is the prototype drug of methylxanthines? Theophylline - similar to caffeine
What is the PT for corticosteroids? Inhaler: prophylactic of chronic asthma
What is the PD for corticosteroids? Suppress entire immune system
What is the PK for corticosteroids? Local: inhale, topical, nasal/eye drops
Systemic: IV, oral, IM
What are some adverse effects of corticosteroids? Adrenal suppression, hyperglycemia,
PUD, osteoporosis, infection, electrolyte imbalance, weight gain, edema, increased appetite
What are the nursing roles with corticosteroids? Rinse mouth after taking inhaler, calcium
and Vit D, dietary considerations related to weight loss and gain, benefits develop slowly, taper
to W/D!!!!!
What are contraindications of corticosteroids? NSAIDS, vaccines with live virus
What are some examples of corticosteroids? Prednisone
, What is the PT for leukotrienes? 2nd line therapy for asthma, when steroids are inadequate
What is the PD for leukotrienes? Suppress the effects of leukotrienes; antagonists that block
PNS
What is the PK for leukotrienes? Need empty stomach; normally take along with inhaler
What are some adverse effects of leukotrienes? Increase liver enzyme (ALT), depression,
suicide, Churg-Strauss
What are some interactions with leukotrienes? Theophylline and warfarin - raises levels to
toxicity
What are the main leukotriene drugs? Montelukast, zafirlukast
What is the PT for MC Stabilizers? Nasal allergies
What is the PD for MC stabilizers? Anti-inflammatory, shields MCs and prevents them from
releasing histamine
What is the PK for MC stabilizers? Safest of all but relatively ineffective
What are some adverse effects of MC stabilizers? Occasional cough or idiosyncratic
bronchospasm
What is the nurse role of MC stabilizers? Use prior to exercise
What is the prototype drug for MC stabilizers? Cromolyn
