Nur 185 Final Exam.End Test Paper 2026\2027.
Prednisone
-Steroid
-decreases inflammation
-COPD
- respiratory conditions
Epogen/Procrit (epoetin alpha)
-Increases RBCs (4-6,000 normal) ^ ESRD
-(pt. may need to learn to self-inject)
-SUBQ
Neupogen (filgrastim)
Increases WBCs (5-10,000 normal) ^ chemo
Warfarin (Coumadin)
-Anticoagulant
-If INR elevated = hold med., call DR.
-Watch for bleeding (hematemesis, blood in stool,
epistaxis)
-Monitor INR (2-3)
-Recheck INR in AM
-Vit K is the antidote
-have pt use soft toothbrush , electric razor
,Nur 185 Final Exam.End Test Paper 2026\2027.
Duo-Neb
-Assess lungs before and after treatments,
-side effects-headache, stuffy nose, palpitations and
tremors
Metoprolol (Lopressor) & propranolol (Inderal)
-Beta blocker,
-lowers BP and can cause dizziness
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
-Prevents hepatotoxicity due to Tylenol overdose
-aerosol treatment to liquify secretions
- have suction machine at bedside
Hydrocortisone
(steroid) treats adrenal/Addison's crisis
Epinephrine
-Anaphylaxis,
- angioedema
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
-Treats hypothyroidism,
-stimulates thyroid to produce thyroid hormone,
-take in the morning on empty stomach,
, Nur 185 Final Exam.End Test Paper 2026\2027.
-watch for increase heartrate = hyperthyroidism, too
much med.
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Sedative for sleep, ex its working pt. slept 8 hours
Midazolam (Versed)
Benzodiazepine, for anxiety and sedation
Atropine diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
Antidiarrheal, working = ex. no diarrhea for 12 hours
Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet)
-Signs of Parkinson's disease Shuffled gait,
bradykinesia, tremors, muscle rigidity, pill rolling
-Should be taken same time every day.
-Watch for orthostatic hypotension, change position
slowly
-take as prescribed
-serious side effect - dyskinesia , thoughts of suicide
, uncontrollable jerky movements and lip smacking
-treat symptoms of parkinsons
Florinef (fludrocortisone)
Prednisone
-Steroid
-decreases inflammation
-COPD
- respiratory conditions
Epogen/Procrit (epoetin alpha)
-Increases RBCs (4-6,000 normal) ^ ESRD
-(pt. may need to learn to self-inject)
-SUBQ
Neupogen (filgrastim)
Increases WBCs (5-10,000 normal) ^ chemo
Warfarin (Coumadin)
-Anticoagulant
-If INR elevated = hold med., call DR.
-Watch for bleeding (hematemesis, blood in stool,
epistaxis)
-Monitor INR (2-3)
-Recheck INR in AM
-Vit K is the antidote
-have pt use soft toothbrush , electric razor
,Nur 185 Final Exam.End Test Paper 2026\2027.
Duo-Neb
-Assess lungs before and after treatments,
-side effects-headache, stuffy nose, palpitations and
tremors
Metoprolol (Lopressor) & propranolol (Inderal)
-Beta blocker,
-lowers BP and can cause dizziness
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
-Prevents hepatotoxicity due to Tylenol overdose
-aerosol treatment to liquify secretions
- have suction machine at bedside
Hydrocortisone
(steroid) treats adrenal/Addison's crisis
Epinephrine
-Anaphylaxis,
- angioedema
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
-Treats hypothyroidism,
-stimulates thyroid to produce thyroid hormone,
-take in the morning on empty stomach,
, Nur 185 Final Exam.End Test Paper 2026\2027.
-watch for increase heartrate = hyperthyroidism, too
much med.
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Sedative for sleep, ex its working pt. slept 8 hours
Midazolam (Versed)
Benzodiazepine, for anxiety and sedation
Atropine diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
Antidiarrheal, working = ex. no diarrhea for 12 hours
Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet)
-Signs of Parkinson's disease Shuffled gait,
bradykinesia, tremors, muscle rigidity, pill rolling
-Should be taken same time every day.
-Watch for orthostatic hypotension, change position
slowly
-take as prescribed
-serious side effect - dyskinesia , thoughts of suicide
, uncontrollable jerky movements and lip smacking
-treat symptoms of parkinsons
Florinef (fludrocortisone)
