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ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new p...

NURS 5334 PHARM MODULE 1 • What are the BON rules and regulations for prescriptive authority for the advance practice nurse? • Texas is very restricted • Describe the pharmacokinetic processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination and how differences in these areas affect drug action. • Absorption • Drug’s movement from the site of administration into the blood. • Distribution • Drug’s movement from the blood into the interstitial space of tissues an...

Pharm Exam 2 Study Guide (Herzing) Red Man Syndrome  adverse reaction to the aminoglycoside Vancomycin if given too fast  flushing  rash  pruritus (itching)  tachycardia  hypotension  Examples of a superinfection:  clostridium difficile (c. diff)  yeast infection (candidiasis, thrush)  What drug class does Amikacin belong to?  aminoglycoside  What kind of labs do aminoglycosides require?  peak (30 min. after the dose)  trough (15 min. befo...

NSG 6005 Pharm Week 5 Cardiovascular, Blood, Autonomic NS Study Assessments needed before prescribing HTN meds - ANSWER BP (at least 3), head-toe, Labs (renal fxn & K+) Why are ACE Inhibitors good for diabetics? - ANSWER improves insulin sensitivity and protects the kidneys What creatinine level would cause a change in dosage of ACE Inhibitors? - ANSWER >2.5 What patholo...

NUR 635 Pharm Final Exam Review 2023 Questions and Answers (VERIFIED). While rational drug selection is based on individual patients’ aspect of rational drug selection addressing disease specific information by a national medical or nursing organization is Guidelines 2. Drugs that alter synaptic transmission are much more selective than those alter axonal conduction – why? Axonal conduction – nonselective effect Synaptic transmission – very selective because of the differences i...

pharm hesi v1,v2,v3 Nurse should observe most closely for drug toxicity when a client receives med that has what characteristic - ANSWER Narrow therapeutic index Nurse is conducting DC teaching about anti-anxiety drug diazepam (valium) - ANSWER Evaluate the ingredients of all over-the-counter drugs for alcohol content Nursing instruction most important for patient on Zyloprim - ANSWER ...

Key historical influences to pharmacology - -Civilizations: Greece, Egypt, China -Poison: Curare, Ergot -Religion Why was zinc oxide an important compound - currently found in topical creams (i.e. calamine) What did ancient greece, egypt, and china contribute - greece - opium - codeine + morphine egypt - senna, purgatives china - ephedrine (asthma) What is Curare's function as a poison + pharmaceutical - poison = paralysis/death, drug = anesthesia What is Ergot's function as a poison +...

Key historical influences to pharmacology - -Civilizations: Greece, Egypt, China -Poison: Curare, Ergot -Religion Why was zinc oxide an important compound - currently found in topical creams (i.e. calamine) What did ancient greece, egypt, and china contribute - greece - opium - codeine + morphine egypt - senna, purgatives china - ephedrine (asthma) What is Curare's function as a poison + pharmaceutical - poison = paralysis/death, drug = anesthesia What is Ergot's function as a poison +...

Midterm Exam: NR 565 / NR565 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pharmacology Exam Review | Weeks 1-4 Covered| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers -Chamberlain QUESTION Drugs not safe to take with opioids? Answer: -Benzos -Other opioids -Antihistamines - CNS depressants QUESTION What are the key responsibilities of prescribing opioids? Answer: -Check the PDMP -Assess for abuse -Non pharm options used -Assess when to d/c -Med reconciliation -Give lowest...

Pharmacology Exam Study Guide Test Bank Complete Latest 2023-2024 – NURSING 1140 Pharm Exam Study Guide. Pharm Exam study guide A patient’s heart rate is found to be 72 beats per minute and regular. The nurse evaluates which situation in the patient’s peripheral nervous system? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The sympathetic system is in control. 2. The parasympathetic system is dominating. 3. Both parasympathetic and sympathetic systems are influencing cardiac status. 4. ...