RN Pharmacology

RN Pharmacology A EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE A patient has a prescription to take Guaifenesin (Mucinex) every 4 hours, as needed. The nurse determines that the patient understands the MOST effective use of the medication if the patient states that he or she will: take the medication with a full glass of water Patient is to receive 5mg/kg of medication. Patient weighs 80kg. How much would you administer? 400mg Your patient has an epidural infusing hydromorphone with bup...

RN Pharmacology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE The nurse is providing medication information to a client who is beginning medication therapy with enalapril. The nurse should tell the client that which is an anticipated, although unpleasant, side effect of this medication? Persistent dry cough A client is brought into the emergency department for suspected tricyclic antidepressant overdose. Place the actions that the nurse should take in order of priority. All options must be u...

RN Pharmacology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE A nurse is instructing a client on the application of nitroglycerin transdermal patches. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? " "I will take the patch off right after my evening meal." Clients should remove the patch each evening for a medication free time of 12 to 14 hr before applying a new patch to avoid developing a tolerance to the medication's effects. A nurse ...

RN Pharmacology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE Bosentan page 344 Mechanism of Actions and Drugs Effects: Blocking the receptors of the hormone endothelin. Endothelin is a hormone that act as a stimulate to narrow the blood narrow of blood vessels by binding to endothelin receptors. Bosentan reduces blood pressure by blocking this action. Indications: Only for the treatment of pulmonary artery hypertension in patients with serve heart failure. Contraindications Drug Allerg...

RN Pharmacology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE Antihistamines H-1: constrict nasal cavity nasal system First generation: Diphenhydramine Acts as an antitussive as well Side effects: drowsiness, dry mouth, anticholinergic effects Caution: glaucoma, monitor for urinary retention Second generation: Fexofenadine Loratadine Cyproheptadine less drowsiness, decreased anticholinergic effects Caution: Alcohol CNS depress Hypnotics Barbituates Sympathomimetic Stimulates al...

RN Pharmacology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four A. Medications with long half-lives remain at their therapeutic levels between doses for long periods of time. The nurse should expect to administer this medication once a day. A staff edu...

RN PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four A. Medications with long half-lives remain at their therapeutic levels between doses for long periods of time. The nurse should expect to administer this medication once a day. A staff educato...

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A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction and is requesting a prescription for sildenafil. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving this me dication? a. Furosemide b. Nitrogl ycerin c. Indomethacin d. Albuterol 2. A nurse in the emer gency department is admitting a client who ha s diabetic ketoaci dosis and a blood glucose leve l of 8...