NURS 180 (NURS 180)

Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 DM correct answer: Type 1: pancreas produces little or no insulin Type 2: pancreas makes insulin, but cells resist insulin's action What are the labs done to identify diabetes in a patient? correct answer: Hemoglobin A1C (Big indicator for DM) Glucose Tolerant Test Fasting Glucose What are the different types of TYPE 1 DM insulins? correct answer: Rapid Insulin Immediate Insulin Short & Long Acting Are there any insulins that you should...

NURS 180 WEEK 8 Final Exam Key Points Latest 2023 (Graded 100%) Manage chronic anxiety disorders such as GAD and OCD, major depressive disorders, and bipolar disorder when combined with a mood stabilizer  SSRI  Escitalopram  Works by keeping more serotonin  Avoid taking with other drugs that keep more serotonin such as other antidepressants, triptans, ergots, and St. John’s wort to prevent serotonin syndrome  Increased risk for suicide in young adults and children with ...

NURS 180 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS BANK WEST COAST UNIVERSITY 100% ACCURATE FALL-SPRING GRADED A+

The Nursing Alliance for Quality Care's focus is for health care provider's to strive for which goal? A: Safety in medication administration B: Confidentiality as determined by the patient C: Development of a patient relationship and family engagement D: Patient independence within the family correct answer: c Nursing Process six step decision making correct answer: 1. concept 2. assessment 3. patient problem 4. planning 5. implementation 6. evaluation what is a patien...

Antibiotic correct answer: Include: o Amoxicillin o Bismuth Antibiotic correct answer: Medication type of amoxicillin. Antibiotic correct answer: Medication type of bismuth. Histamine2-Receptor Antagonist correct answer: Include: o Ranitidine o Cimetidine o Famotidine Histamine2-Receptor Antagonist correct answer: Medication type of ranitidine. Histamine2-Receptor Antagonist correct answer: Medication type of cimetidine. Histamine2-Receptor Antagonist correct ans...

Beta2-adrenergic agonists (*Drug names*) correct answer: *Short* (2-6 hrs) *albuterol* -Proventil -Ventolin *levabuterol* -Xonopex *Long* (12 hrs) *albuterol* -VoSpire ER *formoterol* -Foradil *salmeterol* -Serevent Diskus Beta2-adrenergic agonists (*albuterol*-Proventil, Ventolin-*Action*) correct answer: Is a SABA (Short-acting beta antagonist) -activates the SNS LABA (Long-acting beta antagonist) Facilitates mucus drainage and inhibits the release of infla...

Phase 1 clinical trial indicates? correct answer: done to find the highest dose of the new treatment that can be given safely without causing severe side effects 1. Drugs may elicit different responses depending on individual client factors. List these factors? correct answer: •Age •Sex •Body mass •Health status •Genetics 2. Physician has prescribed a brand name drug for the client. The client tells the nurse that the medication is too expensive. What is the best plan by th...

How are PEDIATRIC medications calculated by? correct answer: Weight (kg) What type of medications are not supposed to be opened and/or crushed? correct answer: XR, ER, SR Where are Enteric Coated (EC) tablets released within the body? correct answer: Small Intestine (i.e. ulcers) Can you crush Calcium Channel Blockers? Why or Why Not? correct answer: NO - can lead to immediate death When giving an IM Injection, which method is used? correct answer: Z-Track Method (prevents medic...

Name the gastrointestinal disorders discussed in this unit. correct answer: peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease Define peptic ulcer disease (PUD). correct answer: an ulcer or erosion that occurs in the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum Define gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). correct answer: inflammation of the esophageal mucosa caused by reflux of gastric acid contents into the esophagus List the predisposing factors for peptic ulcer disease (PUD). correct a...

Loading Dose of Medications correct answer: Used to quickly induce a therapeutic response. Do not shorten the half-life of the drug Not all meds are initiated with a loading dose Do no reduce the occurrence of side effects First Pass Effect correct answer: the ability that the liver has to remove a portion of the drug when the drug is absorbed by the GI tract. the concentration of the drug is greatly reduced before a drug enters the systemic circulation Morphine Side Effec...

Pharmacokinetics correct answer: is the process of drug movement throughout the body necessary to achieve drug action. Four process are (1) absorption, (2) distribution, (3) metabolism, and (4) excretion/elimination Drug Absorption correct answer: is the movement of the drug into the bloodstream after administration 80% of drugs are taken by mouth (enteral) correct answer: Dissolution correct answer: drug in solid form must disintegrate into small particles and combine with liquid ...

what needs to be taken with psyllium and how much? correct answer: 8 oz of water to prevent obstruction of esophagus how long till psyllium to take effect? correct answer: 24 hours what needs to be increased in pt taking psyllium? correct answer: fluids docusate sodium side effects? correct answer: diarrhea, nausea, cramps, dizziness, PALPITATIONS, syncope (sign of dehydration) what should pt report when using docusate sodium? correct answer: unrelieved constipation what is d...