Pharmacology Resúmenes

A 72-year-old female patient is prescribed ipratropium aerosol for pulmonary emphysema. The nurse will instruct her to “test spray” the new metered-dose inhaler (MDI) three times before using it to prevent which of the following? A nurse is providing patient education to a 42-year-old man who has been prescribed dextromethorphan (Robitussin). The patient is a crane operator for a local construction company. The nurse’s assessment reveals that the patient is a smoker and has diabetes. The m...

In which of the following patients would a nurse expect to experience alterations in drug metabolism? The nurse’s assessment of a community-dwelling adult suggests that the client may have drug allergies that have not been previously documented. What statement by the client would confirm this? A patient who has ongoing pain issues has been prescribed meperidine (Demerol) IM. How should the nurse best administer this medication? A patient with a variety of chronic health problems is being seen ...

Mr. Tan is a 69-year-old man who prides himself in maintaining an active lifestyle and a healthy diet that includes adequate fluid intake. However, Mr. Tan states that he has experienced occasional constipation in recent months. What remedy should be the nurse’s first suggestion? A nurse is planning care for a 59-year-old woman who is on ranitidine therapy. The nurse is concerned for the patient’s safety. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis? A 42-year-old man is ...

The nurse is conducting a medication reconciliation of a new resident of a long-term care facility. The nurse notes that the resident takes allopurinol on a daily basis for the treatment of gout. What is the primary purpose of this drug? During long-term desmopressin therapy in a 48-year-old woman, it will be most important for the nurse to assess which of the following? A patient in need of myocardial infarction prophylaxis has been ….sulfinpyrazone for gout. Which of the following will the n...

Notes on drugs and drug classes

Notes on drugs and drug classes

Class notes Pharmacology Pharmacology, ISBN: 9225

Notes on drugs and drug classes

Notes on drugs and drug classes

Notes on drug interactions for drug classes.