NU 221 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS

NU 221 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS


compazine - ANSWER anti emetic

dopamine antagonist

mild to moderate nausea

YOUNGER adults more vulnerable to EPS symptoms



reglan - ANSWER anti emetic

dopamine antagonist

OLDER adults more vulnerable to EPS



haldol - ANSWER anti emetic

dopamine antagonist



zofran - ANSWER anti emetic

serotonin receptor antagonist

not for pregnant, CLEFT PALATE in kids

ALTITUDE SICKNESS

no EPS



transderm scop - ANSWER anti motion sickness

DEVILS BREATH, sedating properties

1st gen



benedryl - ANSWER anti motion sickness

, antihistamine

2nd gen



bismuth, pepto bismol - ANSWER anti diarrheal

TRAVELERS DIARRHEA

don't take if allergic to asprin

black tongue/stool normal



imodium - ANSWER anti diarrheal

can give to kids

OK W ASPRIN ALLERGY



diphenoxylate, lomotil - ANSWER anti diarrheal cholinergic

need prescription

not for kids

morphine effect in high doses (OPIOID)



bodily toxins - ANSWER INFECTIOUS DIARRHEA, often associated w a toxin/fever

ex. e coli, giardia

body needs to get rid of these naturally



metamucil - ANSWER BULK laxative

works @ top of GI tract



colace - ANSWER SURFACTANT laxative

STOOL SOFTNER

prevention not treatment