Pharmacology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pharmacology Final Exam 2024 (Questions from ATI Book and Evolve) with Verified Answers. The nurse recognizes that the administration of a drug influences cell physiology. What is the term for this concept? (Ans- Pharmacodynamics (drug impacts body) Which incorrect statement by a new nurse indicates that further study is needed? (Ans- Drugs are defined as substances that have been FDA approved. What are the three most important characteristics that any drug can have? Select all that appl...

Pharmacology Final Exam Questions and Answers with verified solutions Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________. - ANS- Psychosis A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect. - ANS- Hypotension (They work too well) Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers? - ANS- acetaminophen (Tylenol) Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH? - ANS- A1 Blockers such as tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors such as Proscar. Benzos an...

Pharmacology Final Exam 2024 (Questions from ATI Book and Evolve) with Verified Answers. The nurse recognizes that the administration of a drug influences cell physiology. What is the term for this concept? (Ans- Pharmacodynamics (drug impacts body) Which incorrect statement by a new nurse indicates that further study is needed? (Ans- Drugs are defined as substances that have been FDA approved. What are the three most important characteristics that any drug can have? Select all that appl...

Pharmacology 1 Final Exam Questions and Answers (APRIL, 2024) (Verified Answers). Question 8, Ch 35 Type: MCSA The client has MRSA and receives vancomycin (Vancocin) intravenously (IV). The nurse assesses an upper body rash and decreased urine output. What is the nurse's priority action? 1. Hold the next dose of vancomycin (Vancocin) and notify the physician. 2. Obtain a stat X-ray and notify the physician. 3. Administer an antihistamine and notify the physician. 4. Obtain a sterile uri...

Important monitoring for Clonazepam - ANSWERSRespiratory rate since Clonazepam is a CNS depressant A 38-year-old man has come into the urgent care center with severe hip pain after falling from a ladder at work. He says he has taken several pain pills over the past few hours but cannot remember how many he has taken. He hands the nurse an empty bottle of acetaminophen (Tylenol). The nurse is aware that the most serious toxic effect of acute acetaminophen overdose is which condition? a. Tachy...

Pharmacology Exam 1 Practice Questions and Answers Graded A A patient has liver and kidney disease. He is given a medication with a half-life of 30 hours. What is the expected duration of this medication? A.increase. B.decrease. C.remain unchanged. D.dissipate. - ANS- A A nurse is to administer a dose of furosemide (Lasix). The nurse is aware that Lasix is the ________ for the drug. • A.generic name B.chemical name C.nonproprietary name D.brand name - ANS- D When assessing ...

b. Constipation c. Drowsiness d. Tonic- clonic seizures - ANS- c. Drowsiness It is important for the nurse to be aware of the four processes of pharmokinetics. What are these processes? a. metabolism, excretion, precipitation, excretion b. absorption, transportation, metabolism, storage c. Biotransformation, protein binding, distribution, excretion d. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion - ANS- d. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion When administering choline...

When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Based on this finding, the nurse would question an order for which class of antibiotics? a. Tetracyclines b. Sulfonamides c. Cephalosporins d. Quinolones - ANSWERSc The nurse is providing teaching to a patient taking an oral tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement by the nurse is correct? a. "Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while on this medication." b. "Milk and...

Pharmacology Questions and Answers with verified solutions ACE inhibitors action - ANS- Decrease blood pressure and afterload by suppressing the enzyme that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II Indications to use ACE inhibitors - ANS- HTN, CHF Side effects of ACE inhibitors - ANS- Hypotension, dizziness Implications for PT: ACE inhibitiors - ANS- Avoid sudden changes in posture due to the risk of dizziness and fainting from hypotension. Examples of ACE inhibitors - ANS- ...

A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? a. Acute pain b. Chronic pain c. Somatic pain d. Neuropathic pain - ANSWERSB Chronic pain is associated with cancer and is characterized by slow onset, long duration, and dull, persistent aching. The patient'...