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NU150 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1|| QUESTIONS
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PASS!!!
inflammation of the bladder - ANSWER: cystitis
inflammation of the prostate gland - ANSWER: prostatitis
inflammation of the kidney nephrons - ANSWER: pyelonephritis
action of urinary tract anti-infectives - ANSWER: rapidly excreted by the kidneys
results in high concentration in the urine
bacteriostatic - ANSWER: slows or retards the multiplication of bacteria
bactericidal in urinary tract - ANSWER: destroys the bacteria in the urine as it
travels through the bladder
nitrofurantoin (macrodantin) - ANSWER: anti-infective
phenazopyridine (pyridium) - ANSWER: topical analgesic
adverse reaction in gi tract due to uti - ANSWER: nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
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abdominal pain
anorexia
systemic reactions due to uti - ANSWER: drowsiness
dizziness
headache
blurred vision
rash
pruritis
high doses of uti anti-infectives may cause: - ANSWER: burning in urination
bladder irritation; should be evaluated to determine if it is due to medication or
infection
contraindications and precautions of uti anti-infectives - ANSWER: -use
cautiously w/ renal or liver impairment
-if pt has known hypersensitivity (allergic reaction)
assessment of pt with uti - ANSWER: -pt symptoms
-vital signs (will increase)
-urinalysis
-culture and sensitivity
-(ua c&s)
patient teaching for anti-infectives treating uti - ANSWER: --increase fluid intake
to at least 2,000ml/day
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--take med as ordered and complete full course
--take med w/ food if gi upset occurs
--nitrofuration must be taken w/ food or milk to improve absorption
--avoid driving or performing tasks that require alertness
--avoid alcohol
--do not take nonprescription drugs unless approved by pcp
what alternative to water is good for a uti? why? - ANSWER: pure cranberry juice
because it is so acidic and kills the bacteria
evaluation of pt after uti anti-infective therapy: - ANSWER: --therapeutic effect is
achieved and symptoms are relieved
--adverse reactions are identified, reported to pcp and managed successfully
--pt and/or family verbalize and demonstrate understanding of the drug regimen
what is the study of drugs and their action on living organisms? - ANSWER:
pharmacology
what is the official name of a drug? - ANSWER: generic name
ex. acetominophen
what is the selected name of a drug given by a specific company for marketing
purposes? - ANSWER: trade name
ex. tylenol
what agency is responsible for the approval of new drugs in the united states? -
ANSWER: fda (food and drug administration)
NU150 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1|| QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+|| LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED
PASS!!!
inflammation of the bladder - ANSWER: cystitis
inflammation of the prostate gland - ANSWER: prostatitis
inflammation of the kidney nephrons - ANSWER: pyelonephritis
action of urinary tract anti-infectives - ANSWER: rapidly excreted by the kidneys
results in high concentration in the urine
bacteriostatic - ANSWER: slows or retards the multiplication of bacteria
bactericidal in urinary tract - ANSWER: destroys the bacteria in the urine as it
travels through the bladder
nitrofurantoin (macrodantin) - ANSWER: anti-infective
phenazopyridine (pyridium) - ANSWER: topical analgesic
adverse reaction in gi tract due to uti - ANSWER: nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
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abdominal pain
anorexia
systemic reactions due to uti - ANSWER: drowsiness
dizziness
headache
blurred vision
rash
pruritis
high doses of uti anti-infectives may cause: - ANSWER: burning in urination
bladder irritation; should be evaluated to determine if it is due to medication or
infection
contraindications and precautions of uti anti-infectives - ANSWER: -use
cautiously w/ renal or liver impairment
-if pt has known hypersensitivity (allergic reaction)
assessment of pt with uti - ANSWER: -pt symptoms
-vital signs (will increase)
-urinalysis
-culture and sensitivity
-(ua c&s)
patient teaching for anti-infectives treating uti - ANSWER: --increase fluid intake
to at least 2,000ml/day
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--take med as ordered and complete full course
--take med w/ food if gi upset occurs
--nitrofuration must be taken w/ food or milk to improve absorption
--avoid driving or performing tasks that require alertness
--avoid alcohol
--do not take nonprescription drugs unless approved by pcp
what alternative to water is good for a uti? why? - ANSWER: pure cranberry juice
because it is so acidic and kills the bacteria
evaluation of pt after uti anti-infective therapy: - ANSWER: --therapeutic effect is
achieved and symptoms are relieved
--adverse reactions are identified, reported to pcp and managed successfully
--pt and/or family verbalize and demonstrate understanding of the drug regimen
what is the study of drugs and their action on living organisms? - ANSWER:
pharmacology
what is the official name of a drug? - ANSWER: generic name
ex. acetominophen
what is the selected name of a drug given by a specific company for marketing
purposes? - ANSWER: trade name
ex. tylenol
what agency is responsible for the approval of new drugs in the united states? -
ANSWER: fda (food and drug administration)
