GNUR 294 (GNUR 294 (GNUR294))

GNUR 294 FINAL EXAM REVIEW (M19-22) MODULE 19 PHARMACOTHERAPY OF GI DISORDERS Upper GI • Upper GI disorders – most prevalent in US o Requires the most pharmacologic therapy • Upper GI tract consists of the stomach and the esophagus o Anything below the duodenum is considered lower GI tract – we don’t commonly administer drugs that effect lower GI tract in US • Disorders of upper GI tract include o Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) o Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Mech...

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GNUR 294 Pharm Exam 4

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13 pages

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GNUR 294 EXAM 3 REVIEW (M14-18) MODULE 14 PHARMACOTHERAPY OF ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes – disorder of CHO metabolism • Cells prefer glucose for energy metabolism • Normal BG level 60-100 mg/dL • If high BG (hyperglycemic) ? pancreas releases insulin ? cells take up glucose from blood and liver produces glycogen (remainder of insulin not used is brought to liver, converted to glycogen and stored) ? BG falls • If low BG (hypoglycemic) ? pancreas releases glucag...

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31 pages

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Classification Prototype Routes, Onset, Duration of Action Mechanisms of Action Indications Contraindications Adverse Effects Pregnancy Drug Interactions Nursing Responsibilities • Thyroid Hormone Replacement • Synthetic T4 • Levoyhtroxine (Synthroid, Levothyroid, etc.) o Liothyronine (cytomel) o Liotrix (thyrolar) o Thyroid, desiccated (armour) • PO, IV (myxedema coma) • PO: slow onset • IV: 6-8 hrs • DOA: 1-3 weeks, half life 6-7 days • Identical to thyroid hormone: increasing ...

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3 pages

Written in 2020/2021

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Classification Prototype Routes, Onset, Duration of Action Mechanisms of Action Indications Contraindications Adverse Effects Pregnancy Drug Interactions Nursing Responsibilities • Thyroid Hormone Replacement • Synthetic T4 • Levoyhtroxine (Synthroid, Levothyroid, etc.) o Liothyronine (cytomel) o Liotrix (thyrolar) o Thyroid, desiccated (armour) • PO, IV (myxedema coma) • PO: slow onset • IV: 6-8 hrs • DOA: 1-3 weeks, half life 6-7 days • Identical to thyroid hormone: i...

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15 pages

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Grade A+

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GNUR 294 EXAM 2 REVIEW (M7-13) MODULE 7 Pharmacotherapy during Pregnancy Quick facts: Teras = Greek word meaning “monster” Teratogenesis = “to produce a monster” Teratogens – adverse affects in pregnancy • Effects structural formation in fetal tissue • Effects organ function in fetal tissue • Causes fetal demise 2 individuals of concern: 1) Pregnant women 2) Fetus Fetal-placental barrier – not effective, many drug molecules can cross and cause harm to fetus A...

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Drugs: Pharm Exam III • Dabigatran: direct thrombin inhibitor (anticoagulant) o MOA: directly blocks thrombin actions o Indications: non-valvar afib. OR thromboembolic events, given when heparin is inappropriate or history of HIT o Contraindications: internal bleeding, elevated aPTT, mechanical heart valves, caution with renal disease, GI ulcers, recent trauma/surgery o Route: PO o Onset: 30-90 min o DOA: half-life 12-17 hrs. o Adverse effects: bleeding, hypersensitivity, dyspepsia an...

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13 pages

Written in 2020/2021

Grade A+

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Care of the Patient Receiving Brachytherapy Gail, age 49, is a married mother of four. During her recent gynecological exam she was found to have a Class IV pap smear resulting in the diagnosis of cervical cancer. She is admitted to the hospital for an internal radiation implant (brachytherapy) by way of an applicator placed into the vagina. ? Gail asks why she has to be in a private room. What is your response? ? Because she is radioactive (safety reasons) ? Low dose brachytherapy...

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4 pages

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Comprehensive ATI- Predictor review 1. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse identify as the highest priority? 2. A nurse in the emergency department is assisting with the suturing of a laceration to the client’s face. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A nurse is assessing a client 1 hr following delivery and notes that her uterus is boggy and….to the umbilicus. Which of the f...

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30 pages

Written in 2020/2021

Grade A+

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nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse identify as the highest priority? __ Jugular distention __ Frothy pink sputum __ Hepatomegaly __ Weight gain 2. A nurse in the emergency department is assisting with the suturing of a laceration to the client’s face. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? __ Pour the sterile cleansing solution holding the bottle 10 cm (4 in.) above the sterile field __ Pull the top flap...

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