NR 293

bacteriostatic - Answer drugs that do not kill the bacteria, but slows their growth culture and sensitivity - Answer take a blood culture so we can determine where the bacteria is growing; sensitivity report determines the best treatment antibiotic combos - Answer Additive potentiative antagonisitic empiric therapy - Answer treatment of an infection before specific culture information has been obtained definitive therapy - Answer antibiotic therapy tailored to treat organisms identified ...

1. Calcium supplement for osteoporosis--why would they have flank pain 2. A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client who has cirrhosis. The client states, "I don't need this medication. I am not constipated." The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream? a. Glucose b. Ammonia i. Rationale: Lactulose, a disaccharide, is a sugar that works as an osmoti...

Pharmaceutics - ANSWER the dosage form that determines the rate of drug dissolution Pharmacodynamics - ANSWER - what the drug does to the body - therapeutic effects Selective Enzyme Interaction - ANSWER when the drug binds to an enzyme molecule and inhibits (blocks) or stimulates the enzyme action with the normal target cell Pharmacokinetics - ANSWER - what the body does to the drug - study of movement of drugs throughout the body Absorption - ANSWER being absorbed or used by the t...

NR 293 Exam 1 Drugs Tetracycline Drugs Correct Answer: -cyclines Tetracyclines Action Correct Answer: inhibit protein synthesis Tetracyclines Indications Correct Answer: antibiotic; acne, STDs, gram +/- Tetracyclines Contraindications Correct Answer: <8 years Tetracyclines Interactions Correct Answer: no dairy/Ca containing items; anticoagulants (potentiate) Tetracyclines Side Effects Correct Answer: photosensitivity, dizziness, tooth discoloration, SLE Tetracycline...

NR 293 - Exam 1 Pharmaceutics ANS: the dosage form that determines the rate of drug dissolution Pharmacodynamics ANS: - what the drug does to the body - therapeutic effects Selective Enzyme Interaction ANS: when the drug binds to an enzyme molecule and inhibits (blocks) or stimulates the enzyme action with the normal target cell Pharmacokinetics ANS: - what the body does to the drug - study of movement of drugs throughout the body Absorption ANS: being absorbed or used by t...

What are the essential components of a medication order? 1. patient name 2. date and time order is written 3. name of drug 4. dosage of drug 5. route of administration 6. frequency of administration 7. signature of person writing the order Medication order What are the types of medication orders? 1. Standing order 2. PRN order 3. Single order 4. Stat order A is continuous until discontinued or cancelled. standing order Lasix 40 mcg po daily is an example of a orde...

NR 293 Test 2 Preparation Chamberlain University What is another name for Sympathomimetic Agents? Adrenergic Agents What is the sympathomimetic (adrenergic) agent/drug?? Epinephrine (Adrenaline) What are the 2 SNS & PNS drug classifications? -sympathomimetic & -sympatholytic What do sympathomimetic drugs do? Act as synergists/agonists What do sympatholytic drugs do? Act as antagonists What is the agonistic drug for the SNS? Epinephrine (adrenaline) What is the antag...

Alpha2-adrenergic receptor stimulators (agonists)/clonidine o Stimulate alpha2-adrenergic receptors in the brain o Decrease sympathetic outflow from the CNS, decrease norepinephrine production o Stimulates alpha2-adrenergi receptors, thus reducing renin o Examples: Clonidine (Catapres), Methyldopa (aldomet): used for pregnant women w/htn  Alpha1-blockers/”azosin,” o Block alpha1-adrenergic receptors o Management of severe heart failure (HF) when used with cardiac glycosides and ...

Pharmacology Workbook: Pharmacology NR293 Course NR293 Pharmacology: ANSWER KEY Exam Exam 2: Week 5- Chapters 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 54…and concepts from preventing med errors and patient education from class discussion & class ROK. Key Concepts Chapters Student Notes Antihypertensive Drugs Chapter 22 1. What should we consider when treating a pregnant hypertensive client with medication? Drug transfer to fetus through placenta: ACE/ARBs are Category D during 2nd/3rd trimester. Co...

Adrenergics (sympathomimetics) Anticholinergics (parasympatholytics) Decongestants Expectorants Antihistamines antiitussive Nonsedating antihistamines (nonsedating) Upper respiratory tract infection (URI): “The inflammatory response elicited by viruses stimulates excessive mucus production. This fluid drips behind the nose, down the pharynx, and into the esophagus and lower respiratory tract, which leads to symptoms typical of a cold: Irritation of the nasal mucosa often triggers the snee...