Phenothiazines Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. The act of developing a clean environment is a factor in providing effective health care as demonstrated by: A. Nightingale. B. Benner. C. Swanson. D. King. 2. What is the name of the publication written by Florence Nightingale? A. Nursing Sanitation Notes B. Nursing 101 C. Notes on Nursing D. Nursing Notes 3. A long-term goal for in-patient mental health treatment is generally to: A. Return the patient to the community. B. Locate a facility for long te...

Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Psychosis A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypotension (They work too well) Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - CORRECT ANSWER-acetaminophen (Tylenol) Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - CORRECT ANSWER-A1 Blockers such as tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar. Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________...

AEMT Pharmacology Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Class of acetaminophen - Answer-antipyretic, analgesic Indications to admin. Tylenol - Answer-fever in pediatrics with long transport time. Contraindications for admin. Tylenol - Answer-hepatic failure or impairment, hypersensitivity Two types of drugs that should be avoided with Tylenol. - Answer-phenothiazines, phenobarbital dosage for Tylenol in children - Answer-10-15mg/kg PO not to exceed 50/mg/kg in 24hrs How many ...

GeriatricsFall are the __ leading cause of death among the elderly. - correct answer 6th leading cause What are the common causes of falls? - correct answer -visual impairment (always do a vision test afterwards) -gait impairment (arthritis, muscle weakness, B12 def) -Polypahrmacy -Alcohol Orthostatic hypotension (due to anti-HTN meds and decrease baroreflex!) -vertigo, syncope -acute medical illnesses -neuro d/o (stroke, parkinson's) What types of medications can cause a fall? - c...

A client is diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. A physician orders haloperidol (Haldol) 50 mg bid, benztropine (Cogentin) 1 mg prn, and zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg HS. Which client behavior would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine? 1. Tactile hallucinations 2. Tardive dyskinesia 3. Restlessness and muscle rigidity 4. Reports of hearing disturbing voices ANS: 3 Rationale: The symptom of tactile hallucinations and reports of hearing disturbing voices would be addressed by an...

Pharm 1 Scavenger Hunt for Final Exam 2023 with complete solution What drug class is first line for depression? SSRI What drug needs sodium levels checked? Lithium What drug is used to reverse heroine overdoses? Naloxone What are the 2 prescription CAM for insomnia? Rasmelteon and tasmelteon What drug class is first line for short term insomnia? Benzodiazepine What drug is used for ED and BPH? Tadalafil What drug classes are first line for PUD? PPI and H2 receptor antagonist Wha...

Anti-Emetics MCQ Q&A Updated 2024/2025 Solved 100% Name 2 phenothiazines. What receptors do they block? Promethazine (Phenergan)-D2 blockade in CTZ + H1 Prochlorperazine (Compazine)-D2 blockade Name an anti-cholinergic anti-emetic? What kind of nausea is it good for? Scopolamine (Transderm Scop) Patch Good for vertigo/motion sickness/vestibular surgery Blocks M receptors in vestibular system Apply patch evening before surgery or 4h before Which phenothiazine has a black box warning? ...

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology - Amy M. Karch - Chapter 59 Antiemetic Agents Exam with Complete Solutions 100% Solved antiemetic - answeragent that blocks the hyperactive response of the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) to various stimuli, the response that produces nonbeneficial nausea and vomiting emetic - answeragent used to induce vomiting to rid the stomach of toxins or drugs intractable hiccough - answerrepetitive stimulation of the diaphragm that leads to hiccough, a diaphragmatic ...

GeriatricsFall are the __ leading cause of death among the elderly. - correct answer 6th leading cause What are the common causes of falls? - correct answer -visual impairment (always do a vision test afterwards) -gait impairment (arthritis, muscle weakness, B12 def) -Polypahrmacy -Alcohol Orthostatic hypotension (due to anti-HTN meds and decrease baroreflex!) -vertigo, syncope -acute medical illnesses -neuro d/o (stroke, parkinson's) What types of medications can cause a fall? - c...

Clonodine - Answer-Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and nicotine withdrawal and post therpautic neuralgia Guanfacine - Answer-hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD Ramelteon (Rozerem) - Answer-Insomnia med that does not have inverse risk for patients engaging in activities while somnolent with no memory of having taking pill Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders - Answer-General diagnosis and following up to see if treatment g...