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Maryville U. Pharm NURS615 Exam 3 with Actual Questions and Verified Answers What hormones are produced by the adrenal gland and maintain homeostasis? ANSWER Corticosteroids/glucocorticoids/steroids What is an endogenous glucocorticoid? ANSWER Cortisol What are the 3 categories of steroid hormones? ANSWER 1. Glucocorticoids 2. Mineralcorticoids 3. Adrenal Sex Hormones What is the MOA of corticosteroids? ANSWER 1. Inhibits the immune and inflammatory system 2. Inhibits arachidonic ...

Maryville NURS 615- Exam V with Written Questions and Expert Solutions What assessments should be made before prescribing any antihypertensive agent? ANSWER BP, RF, and head to toe assessment. Assess diet, sodium intake, electrolytes, and potassium levels. Prior to prescribing any antihypertensives, creatinine and BUN levels should be evaluated. Confirmation of elevated BP at 3 different times. Children over 3 years old should be assessed at least once at every visit-preferred method for chil...

Maryville University NURS615 Pharmacology Exam 4 with Questions and Answers What are examples of inhaled Short-acting Beta Agonists? (SABAs) ANSWER Albuterol and levabuterol What is the MOA of inhaled beta agonists? ANSWER To relax airway smooth muscle by increasing cyclic cAMP; dilation and opening of airway What is the use of inhaled beta agonists? ANSWER Used in bronchospasm associated with: asthma, bronchitis, and COPD When are SABAs used (albuterol and levabuterol)? ANSWER For r...

Maryville NURS 615 Exam 2 (New 2024/2025 Update) Questions and Answers What blood values should be monitored with carbamazepine (Tegretol)? ANSWER CBC test every 3-4 months to monitor for decrease in WBCs, platelets, and trouble with RBC production. What are the pharmacodynamics of carbamazepine (Tegretol)? ANSWER - Auto-metabolizes leading to lower serum levels despite compliance. - Half-life 30 hours as single dose, 15 hours when given repeatedly. What are the Black Box Warnings for ...

Nurs 615 Pharm Exam 1 – Maryville Questions and Answers How does hypoalbuminemia affect the process of prescribing? ANSWER Low albumin = more free drug (bc the drug can't bind to albumin aka protein) = increased adverse effects What is a Black Box Warning: ANSWER is considered a contraindication to administer that drug. What is the drugs half-life? ANSWER Half-life specifically means the amount of time it takes for an administered drug to be halfway cleared from the system. Peak o...

Maryville NURS 615 Exam 3 with Latest Questions and Accurate Answers First line treatment for Acute gout attack? ANSWER colchicine First line treatment for mild to moderate pain? ANSWER Ibuprofen and tylenol Treatment for RA? ANSWER NSAIDs, glucocorticoid injections and low dose prednisone OTC Treatment for back pain? ANSWER Start w/ NSAIDs Treatment for Gout? ANSWER Allopurinol, febuxstat, & Colchicine Low dose colchicine versus high dose colchicine? ANSWER low: 1.2 mg initial...