PHARMACOLO 2474NUR2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing.docx

NUR2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing – Examination Blue Print – Exam 2 *Focus on medication side effects and how the nurse evaluates for these in the client as well as client teaching for related medications* Respiratory Medication  Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) o Client teaching  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) o Treatment regimens-Examples: inhaled glucocorticoids, beta-2 adrenergic agonists, tiotropium etc o Know the goals of different medication therapy and client teaching  Asthma o Treatment regimens-Examples: inhaled glucocorticoids, short acting beta 2 adrenergic agonists, maintenance inhalers, rescue inhalers, etc o Know the purpose/goal for combinations used in asthma treatment o Know the adverse effects and nursing intervention/client teaching  Common Cold o Review drugs for cough, runny nose congestion, and fever Gastrointestinal Medication  Peptic Ulcer Prevention o Proton Pump Inhibitors-most effective drug for suppressing gastric acid secretion. Used for ulcers and GERD Omeprazole is PPI- single dose reduces acid production 97% within 2 hours. Effects last a few weeks even when drug has left body. TX should be limited to 4-8 weeks