PHARMACOLOGY NCLEX Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

NCLEX pharmacologyFor the client taking epinephrine, the nurse realizes there is a possible drug interaction with which drug? a. albuterol (Proventil) b. metoprolol (Lopressor) c. bethanechol (Urecholine) d. tolterodine tartrate (Detrol) - correct answer b. metoprolol (Lopressor) 2.The nurse will monitor the client taking albuterol (Proventil) for which condition? a. Palpitations b. Hypoglycemia c. Bronchospasm d. Uterine contractions - correct answer a. Palpitations 3.A client i...

NCLEX PHARMACOLOGYCa Channel Blockers - correct answer uses: HTN, angina, a-fib, a-flutter, SVT side effects: heart failure, peripheral edema -dipine Phosphodiesterease Inhibitors - correct answer uses: erectile dysfunction side effects: flushing, erection lasting >4hrs, MI -afil ACE Inhibitors - correct answer uses: HTN, MI side effects: persistent cough, angioedema -pril Benzodiazepines - correct answer uses: reduce anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal side effects: anterog...

NCLEX Questions-Pharmacology (with rationales)A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D - correct answer 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcem...

NCLEX UWorld Pharmacology Nephrotoxic Meds - correct answer -mycin antibiotics (aminoglycides) -keterolac (Toradol) -NSAIDs -digoxin Hepatotoxic Meds - correct answer -tylenol -NSAIDs Naloxone (Narcan) - correct answer -weans in 1-2 hours -IV or nasal spray -if unresponsive d/t anesthesia or opioids: administer oxygen, assess respiratory rate, notify HCP, prepare second dose Narcan, no need to call rapid response/code team NSAIDs - correct answer NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ...

NCLEX-PN: Pharmacology Pharmacokinetics - correct answer "Study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body. Elderly, Pt with Liver/Renal DX have difficulty excreting medications, develop drug toxicity." Pharmacodynamics - correct answer "Study of how drugs are used by the body. EX: Oral hypoglycemics, explain how the blood glucose is reduced by stimulating pancreatic beta cells to produce more insulin, making insulin receptor sites more sensitive to in...

Neurologic Pharmacology NCLEXA client is being treated in the clinic for an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. The nurse would anticipate administering which drug? a. Diazepam (Valium) b. Interferon b1b (Betaseron) c. Lioresal (Baclofen) d. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Cortef) - correct answer B ~ Drugs used to treat exacerbations in ambulatory clients include Interferon b1b, Interferon b1a (Avonex), and glatiramer acetate (Copaxone). Diazepam and lioresal could be used to treat spasticity, whi...

Pharm - Ch. 10 - Analgesic Meds (NCLEX)A patient needs to switch analgesic drugs secondary to an adverse reaction to the current treatment regimen. The patient is concerned that the new prescription will not provide optimal pain control. The nurse's response is based on knowledge that doses of analgesics are determined using an equianalgesic table with which drug prototype? A. Meperidine B. Fentanyl C. Codeine D. Morphine - correct answer D. Morphine The nurse is caring for a patient w...

Pharmacology - Exam 2 - ATI & NCLEX QuestionsThe nurse knows that diuretics mostly affect which function of the kidneys? a. cleansing and maintenance of extracellular fluid volume b. maintenance of acid-base balance c. excretion of metabolic waste d. elimination of foreign substances - correct answer a. cleansing and maintenance of extracellular fluid volume Most diuretics block sodium and chloride reabsorption, thus affecting the maintenance of extracellular fluid volume. The nu...

Pharmacology - NCLEX Eye & Ear MedicationA client has been prescribed betaxolol eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma. The ambulatory care nurse determines that the client understands proper medication use if the client states the need to return to the office for monitoring of what item(s)? A. Hearing acuity B. Blood glucose level C. Presence of calf pain D. Blood pressure and apical pulse - correct answer D. Blood Pressure and apical pulse In preparation for cataract surgery, the nurse...

Pharmacology Cardiac NCLEX Questions a. Increase the serum digoxin sensitivity level - correct answer The client is also taking a diuretic that decreases her potassium level. The nurse expects that a low potassium level (hypokalemia) could have what effect on the digoxin? a. Increase the serum digoxin sensitivity level b. Decrease the serum digoxin sensitivity level c. Not have any effect on the serum digoxin sensitivity level d. Cause a low average serum digoxin sensitivity level b. H...