NUR 2474 (NUR2474)

The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a.The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b.The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c.The patient with a blood pressure of 136/92 mm Hg who complains of having a headache d.The patient with an allergy to penicill...

A patient is brought to the emergency department with shortness of breath, a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute, intercostal retractions, and frothy, pink sputum. The nurse caring for this patient will expect to administer which drug? a.Furosemide (Lasix) b.Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) c.Mannitol (Osmitrol) d.Spironolactone (Aldactone) (ANS- a.Furosemide (Lasix) Furosemide, a potent diuretic, is used when rapid or massive mobilization of fluids is needed. This patient sho...

Glucocorticoid mechanism of action (Ans- works to stop the inflammatory process in the lungs, preventing bronchoconstriction. Stabilizes WBC membranes that release bronchial constricting substances, increases bronchial smooth muscle beta adrenergic stimulation. Forms of Glucocorticoids (Ans- Inhaled: used for asthma and is the most tolerated and fast acting, but can also be IV for systemic effects on the body. AE of glucocorticoids (Ans- throat and mouth irritation, dry mouth, oral f...

NUR 2474 PHARMACOLOGY QUIZ 3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST GUIDE 2024. 2 / 2 1. What are the EPS symptoms?: acute dystonia, oculogyric crisis, opistho- tonus, joint dislocation, impaired respiration, anticholinergic effects, Parkinsonism,akathisia, TD. 2. What class of drugs are most likely to produce EPS effects?: 1st generationantipsychoticschloropromazine/ haloperidol 3. High potency antipsychotic prototype: haloperidol 4. How does a high potency antipsychotic work?: it has a m...

NUR 2474 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 TEST BANK / 210+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 LATEST GUIDE . 2 / 13 1. Loop Diuretics: Furosemide 2. Thiazide Diuretics: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 3. K Sparing Diuretics: Spironolactone 4. ACE Inhibitors: lisinopril, captopril 5. Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers: Losartan 6. Calcium Channel Blockers heart and vessels: Verapamil, Dilitizaem 7. Calcium Channel Blockers vessels only: nifedipine 8. Beta Blockers: Metoprolol 9. Cardiac Glycosides: Digox...

NUR 2474 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 TESTBANK / 170+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST GUIDE 2024. 2 / 10 1. dopaminergic agent: levodopa/carbidopa 2. anticholinergic agent: benzotrophine 3. cholinesterase inhibitor: donepezil 4. Immunomodulators: interferon beta 5. traditional anti epileptic drugs: phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid 6. atypical anti epileptic drugs: oxcarbazepine lamotrigdine 7. barbiturates: Phenobarbital 8. muscle spams drugs: baclofen dantrolene 9. 1st generat...

1. The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a. The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b. The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin [Lanoxin] c. The patient with a blood pressure of 136/92 mm Hg who complains of having a headache d. The patient with an allerg...

The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a. The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b. The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c. The patient with a blood pressure of 136/92 mm Hg who complains of having a headache d. The patient with an allergy t...

The nurse working on a high acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a. The NPO patient with a blood glucose of 80 who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b. The patient with a pulse of 58 who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c. The patient with a blood pressure of 136/92 with complaints of a headache d. The patient with a mild allergy to penicillin who is receiving an infusion ...

Rivaroxaban Xarelto Kayla Sonnenberg Rasmussen University NUR2474: Pharmacology Zoua Yang June 7th, 2021 01 Pharmacotherapeutics 02 Side Effects, Adverse Effects, and Interactions 03 Follow-up Care 06/15/2021 2 Outline 01Pharmacotherapeutics Drug name: Rivaroxaban Brand name: Xarelto Therapeutic category: factor Xa inhibitors Rivaroxaban is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant, or blood thinner. 06/15/2021 3 Pharmacodynamics 06/15/2021 4 • Rivaroxaban helps preven...