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What medication is given for emphysema? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Bronchodilators - Albuterol Who can prescribe medication? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Physician Midwives Nurse practitioners What does oral nystatin do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Treats thrush infection of yeast in the mouth What is most likely to lead to medication errors? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------Transcription What can influence absorption of topical drugs? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------Hydration of tissues Temperature Abrasions
Size of effected area Concentration / amount of medication Which of the following is an anxiolytic? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Diazepam Prednisone clasification ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Steroid, anti- inflammatory Which drug is commonly used to treat Parkinson's? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------Carbidopa-Levodopa What is always treated with insulin? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Type 1 Diabetes How will pharmacokinetics be affected on an empty stomach? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Faster absorption What therapeutic technique is taught on discharge with Nitrate therapy? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Relaxation
Most types of anemia should be treated with iron supplements ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False Drugs that are used to control angina? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Calcium channel blockers Nitrates Beta-blockers Antibiotics can treat infection signs and symptoms such as lethargy, fever, and swelling? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False. Antiplatelets decreased formation of platelet plug by decreasing the stickiness of the clotting factors? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True Oral anti-diabetic agents include insulin. metformin, and glyburide? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False, insulin is not an oral agent. Most drug therapies for hypertension treat the symptom and not the underlying health conditions? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True.
CNS depressants should not be taken with alcohol (another CNS depressant) as it can further supres the CNS and lead to respiratory depression. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True Laxatives are indicated for long term use in patients who have frequent bouts of constipation. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False. Aspirin affects out ability to clot. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True Corticosteroids are used topically for anti-inflammatory effects? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True Opioids and narcotics refer to the same drug class? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------True The thyroid gland requires iodine to produce the thyroid hormone? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True Antacids, like Tums, are O-T-C which means they can be used however you like? -- -------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False.
Best time to administer furosemide? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------In the morning Nursing considerations with furosemide ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Weigh patient Patient has right sided CVA diagnosis, what would be an effect of warfarin? --------
- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Another CVA Bleeding What is an ACE inhibitor? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Antihypertensive SSRI's are prescribed for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Anxiety What to watch for with SSRI's? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Suicidal ideation Confusion What is important to consider when administering medication for the older population? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Start low, go slow
Who does the narcotic count? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Completed by two nurses: one starting shift and one ending shift Pharmacokinetics ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------What the body does to the drug (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) Fastest absorption route ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------IV Physicians order requires: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Dose Frequency Med Signature Who can discard narcotics? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Qualified nurses (not students) First nursing intervention of hypoglycemia? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Check blood glucose levels
Call doctor on second dose Drugs used in the treatment of hypertension? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----ACE inhibitors Angiotensin ll receptor blockers Calcium channel blockers Renin inhibitors Direct vasodilators Beta-blockers Commonly used NSAIDS? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------IBUPROFEN (motrin; advil NAPROXEN (aleve) KETOROLAC (toradol) CELECOXIB (celebrex) Most common corticosteroids? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Cortisone Hydrocortisone Prednisone Prednisolone
Commonly used ACE inhibitors? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Ramipril Lisinopril Captopril Elanapril Quinapril What is the mechanism of action of Beta Blockers? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------Blocks the affects of the hormone epinephrine/and or adrenaline. Commonly used Beta Blockers? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Metoprolol Bisoprolol Propranolol Timolol 7 rights of medication administration: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Right drug, right dose, right patient, right route, right time, right reason, right documentation What nursing considerations should be put in place regarding the elderly? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Start low and go slow.
To ensure maximum absorption, a nurse instructs a patient receiving oral iron therapy to not take what at the same time? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- Antibiotics The rate of RBC production is controlled by? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --erythropoietin- a hormone Vitamin B12 shots need to be taken IM every 5 to 10 days. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True Patient teaching for Digoxin in patients with HF include? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Report changes in heart rate. (Should not be under 60) Ace inhibitors don't interact well with general anesthesia. The nurse should do what in case of surgery? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Mark the clients chart promptly, and inform the provider What should be consistently monitered in patients taking loop diuretics? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Potassium
A patient in the ER is severely hypoglycemic, what should the nurse administer? -- -------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Glucagon Methylphenidate (Ritalin) treats ADD. What are common side effects? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Upset GI, insomnia, and weight loss Drugs used to treat grand mal seizures? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Barbiturates Hydantations Benzodiazepines Taking levodopa and O-T-C megavitamins may experience what? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A return of Parkinson symptoms Nursing considerations for Dantrolene? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Monitor for signs and symptoms of liver damage and have liver function tests done regularly What drug would be given for someone experiencing sever muscle spasms and pain produced by anxiety? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Diazepam
