NR 566

NR 566 Week 2 Chapter 17 Notes - Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System Chapter 17: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System Bronchodilators Beta 2- Receptor Agonists • Used to treat reversible bronchoconstriction for all ages of patients for asthma, COPD and reactive airway disease. • Variety of delivery systems: inhaled, oral, subcutaneous, etc. Pharmacodynamics • Works on the smooth muscle of the bronchial tree which reverses bronchospasm and ultimately increases vital capacity and...

NR 566 week 6 quiz Question 1 1 / 1 pts The medroxyprogesterone (Depo Provera) injection has a Black Box Warning due to which of the following? the potential development of significant hypertension the risk of a life-threatening rash such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome increased risk of strokes Correct! decreased bone density Question 2 1 / 1 pts A 31-year-old female presents to the clinic with a malodorous vaginal discharge and is confirmed to have a Trichomonas infection. Which of the f...

NR 566 Week 7 study guide Week 7 Study Outline Chapter 48: Women as Patients Non-pharmaceutical treatment of symptoms associated with menopause • Exercise, relaxation techniques, massage therapy, acupuncture, herbs • Ginseng, black cohosh, licorice, carrots, yams, calcium, vitamin e and d, SOY Pharmacokinetic gender differences between men and women • Absorption and bioavailability o Gastric emptying is slower r/t effects of estrogen o Gastric levels of alcohol dehydrogenase are lo...

NR 566 wk 4 Study Guide Chapter 25: Drugs Used in Treating Inflammatory Processes Gout medications Drugs: Anti-gout agents: allopurinol (Zyloprim), colchicine, and febuxostat (Uloric) Uricosuric agents: probenecid (Benemid) and sulfinpyrazone (Anturane) o Peak incidence 70 to 79 years old, more common in men than women o Gout in women occurs exclusively post-menopausal and is associated with HTN, renal insufficiency, and diuretics o Gout Syndrome: Caused by an alteration in purine metab...

NR 566 Test Bank Questions & Answers for Weeks 5-7 Week 5 Ch. 18 Drugs Affecting the Hematopoietic System 1.Kenneth is taking warfarin and is asking about what he can take for minor aches and pains. The best recommendation is: A. Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day B. Acetaminophen, not to exceed 4 grams per day C. Prescribe acetaminophen with codeine D. Aspirin 640 mg three times a day ____ 2. Juanita had a DVT and was on heparin in the hospital and was discharged on warfarin. She asks...

NR 566 WEEK 1 QUIZ 1 Question 1 1 / 1 pts A 68-year-old female has been just diagnosed with osteoporosis and has been prescribed alendronate (Fosamax). Which of the following should the clinician include in the patient's education? "Take this medication right before going to bed". "Take this medication with food to reduce stomach irritation". "Take this medication with juice to help it absorb better". Correct! "Take this medication with plain water on an empty stomach". Question...

NR 566 Midterm Exam Study Guide. • General principles of Nursing Informatics o Nursing informatics (NI) is the specialty that integrates nursing science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice. o nursing science, information science, computer science and cognitive science o The conceptual framework underpinning the science and practice of NI centers on the core concepts o...

NR 566 Midterm Exam Study Guide NR 566 Midterm Exam Study Guide. • General principles of Nursing Informatics o Nursing informatics (NI) is the specialty that integrates nursing science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice. o nursing science, information science, computer science and cognitive science o The conceptual framework underpinning the science and practice of N...

Final Exam Study GUIDE 1. know INR target for stroke/afib a. (INR) target of 2.0 to 3.0 for preventing ischemic stroke in atrial fibrillation. 2. who can get hep B vaccine a. The current recommendations for childhood immunizations include administering the three-dose HBV series to newborns or at age 11 to 12 years to children not previously vaccinated. The series can be started at any age, although it is recommended that preterm infants be at least 1 month of age before starting HPV...

NR 566 Week 1 - 3 Midterm Exam NR 566 Week 1 - 3 Midterm Exam Week 1 Professor question: Why are statins recommended in the evening instead of morning? (pg 561) After starting John on insulin, he calls the office saying he feels bad. He said when he checked his blood sugar before calling it was 52 mg/dl. What instructions should he be given? Answer from classmate: Statins are recommended to be taken in the evening. Cholesterol synthesis is highest through the night and first thing in th...