NUR 521 EXAM 1 EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+
What are some nursing roles associated with
decongestants? - ANSWERS-Assess coronary arteries, CVD,
Htn, glaucoma, hyperglycemia, tell pts to avoid smoking
What are some adverse effects of decongestants? -
ANSWERS-Tension, anxiety, tachycardia, increase BP,
REBOUND CONGESTION
What is the prototype drug of decongestants? - ANSWERS-
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) - don't take if abrasion in nasal
mucosa
What is the PT for antihistamines? - ANSWERS-Seasonal
allergies
, What is the PD for antihistamines? - ANSWERS-Selectively
blocks the effects of histamine at the H1 receptor sites,
competitively binds
What is the PK for antihistamines? - ANSWERS-Oral, peak 2-
6 hrs
What are the contraindications of antihistamines? -
ANSWERS-1st Gen create drowsiness, Preg Class C,
grapefruit juice, rifampin will decrease effects
What are the nursing roles for antihistamines? - ANSWERS-
Drink one glass of water, avoid grapefruit and alcohol, CNS
affects, dehumidifier, renal clearance to determine ability
What are some adverse effects of antihistamines? -
ANSWERS-Increased risk for viral infections, nausea,
vomiting
List some 1st gen antihistamines - ANSWERS-
Chlorpheniramine, clemastine, diphenhydramine
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+
What are some nursing roles associated with
decongestants? - ANSWERS-Assess coronary arteries, CVD,
Htn, glaucoma, hyperglycemia, tell pts to avoid smoking
What are some adverse effects of decongestants? -
ANSWERS-Tension, anxiety, tachycardia, increase BP,
REBOUND CONGESTION
What is the prototype drug of decongestants? - ANSWERS-
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) - don't take if abrasion in nasal
mucosa
What is the PT for antihistamines? - ANSWERS-Seasonal
allergies
, What is the PD for antihistamines? - ANSWERS-Selectively
blocks the effects of histamine at the H1 receptor sites,
competitively binds
What is the PK for antihistamines? - ANSWERS-Oral, peak 2-
6 hrs
What are the contraindications of antihistamines? -
ANSWERS-1st Gen create drowsiness, Preg Class C,
grapefruit juice, rifampin will decrease effects
What are the nursing roles for antihistamines? - ANSWERS-
Drink one glass of water, avoid grapefruit and alcohol, CNS
affects, dehumidifier, renal clearance to determine ability
What are some adverse effects of antihistamines? -
ANSWERS-Increased risk for viral infections, nausea,
vomiting
List some 1st gen antihistamines - ANSWERS-
Chlorpheniramine, clemastine, diphenhydramine
