Advanced Pharmacology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Q_: A patient with bronchial asthma is ... a ... release preparation of theophylline. To help minimize the adverse effects of the drug, which of the following should the nurse suggest? 2. Q_: The most effective therapy for a patient who is H. pylori positive with a gastric ulcer is: 3. Q_: A diabetic patient being ... for obesity tells the Nurse Practitionerthat he is having adverse effects from his drug therapy. The patient has been taking dextroamphetamine for 2 weeks as adjunct thera...

Once you graduate from an NP program, in order to prescribe you'll need: -Advanced nurse prescriber license -DEA # What is the purpose of a DEA #? Needed to prescribed scheduled drugs Rules for prescribing Schedule II drugs: -Written script needed -1 month supply only -No refills What is the PDMP? Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Used to effectively track patient's controlled substance uses across different health facilities (in the same state) What are clinical practice...

1. Question: A Nurse Practitioner is caring for a patient who is diabetic and has been ... with hypertension. An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, captopril, has been ... for her. Which of the following should the Nurse Practitioner assess before beginning drug therapy? 2. Question: A common side effect of metformin (Glucophage) therapy is: 3. Question: A female patient, age 36, is ... inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for daily use. Which of the following adverse effects should the nu...

rationale drug prescribing define the patients problem specify the therapeutic objective collaborate with the patient choose the treatment educate the patient monitor effectiveness goals of treatment cure the disease relieve symptoms of disease replacing deficiencies (i.e. insulin) long-term prevention invasive, expensive, adverse reactions least ____, least ____, and least likely to cause _____ _____. often treatment is to have non-pharm and pharm therapies working together Ind...

clear liquids, full liquids, soft diet, regular diets surgery diet what do we need to add to diet if we have muscle injuries increase protein intake what kind of diet will lactose intolerant pt have limited intake of milk and dairy products--will need a vitamin D supplement what consist of a vegan diet plant foods this diet is prescribed according to client's ability to tolerate food therapeutic diet bananas, rice, applesauce, toast BRAT diet how do we promote independence and...

In every state, prescriptive authority for NPs includes the ability to write prescriptions: A. for controlled substances. B. for specified classifications of medications. C. without physician-mandated involvement. D. with full, independent prescriptive authority. B. for specified classifications of medications. A primary care NP wishes to order a drug that will be effective immediately after administration of the drug. Which route should the NP choose? Rectal Topical Sublingual Intr...

Which schedule drugs can APRNs prescribe? II-V Who determines and regulates prescriptive authority? State Board of Nursing How does limited prescriptive authority impact patients within the healthcare system? Longer wait times to sign a prescription Limit practitioners that are needed in rural areas Unequal relationships between providers. Independent practitioners= more patients being seen= lessens the patient/provider load What are the key responsibilities of prescribing? Safe an...

HTN is defined as: SBP > 140 or DBP > 90 Diagnosis of HTN should be based on: several BP readings over 1-2 weeks, not just 1 BP reading HTN treatment goal is: to reduce cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality The most common form of HTN is: primary or essential HTN The target SBP for patients ages 65-79 is: < 140 The target SBP for patents 80 years and older is: < 145 The normal BP category as defined by JNC 7 is: SBP < 120 AND DBP < 80 The prehype...

Which schedule drugs can APRNs prescribe? DEA license will allow for prescribing of Schedules 2-5. There can be restrictions as noted in collaborative agreement. May be facility/state dependent. Who determines and regulates prescriptive authority? Determines: Also known as independent prescribing. APRNS can prescribe without limitation and is state dependent. Includes "legend" (prescription) and controlled drugs, health/medical services, DME, etc. Regulates: State board of nursing, regulat...

Why are nitrate-free periods every 24 hours necessary for the patient on nitroglycerin therapy? To inhibit the development of tolerance What does a low level of thyroid-stimulating hormone indicate? Hyperthroidism What would be the best option to treat a newly diagnosed patient with a low TSH level with? Propanolol (Inderal) Spironoaldactone (Aldactone) has what mechanism of action (MOA)? Aldosterone antagonist Heparin exerts its therapeutic action by what? Upregulating the activity ...