NUR 1141 Miami Dade College -NUR 1141 Pharmacology Study guide Questions With Complete Solutions.

NUR 1141 Pharmacology Study guide Questions With
Complete Solutions

5-HT3 Receptor Blockers Action Correct Answers Also known
as serotonin (HT3) antagonist

Blocks receptors associated with nausea and vomiting in CNS

5-HT3 Receptor Blockers Indication Correct Answers Specific
for treating nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy
and radiation therapy

Ace Inhibitors Indications Correct Answers Hypertension
Heart Failure

Ace Inhibitors MoA Correct Answers Blocks ACE in the lungs
from converting Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II
Decreased BP
Decreased Aldosterone Secretion

Ace Inhibitors Nursing Considerations Correct Answers Report
swelling of face, lightheaded
Give 1 hr ac or 2 hr pc
Frequent mouth care
Change positions slowly

Ace Inhibitors Side Effects Correct Answers Persistent Dry
nonproductive cough
Orthostatic Hypotension
GI irritation

,Acetaminophen (APAP) Correct Answers Works peripherally
at the site of pain, antipyretic = blocks fever

Active Immunity Correct Answers The body recognizes a
foreign protein and begins producing own antibodies to react
with it

Acyclovir Correct Answers Monitor for signs of kidney failure

Acyclovir, Zovirax
Oseltamivir, Tamiflu Correct Answers Antiviral medications

Acyclovir, Zovirax Nursing Considerations Correct Answers
Monitor for signs of kidney failure in patients with genital
herpes.
Good hand washing.
Check liver and renal function tests.
Does not prevent transmission of disease,
Slows progression of symptoms

Acyclovir, Zovirax Side Effects Correct Answers Antiviral.

Headaches,
Dizziness,
Seizures,
Diarrhea

Adrenergic Agents (Sympathomimetic) Action Correct Answers
Stimulate sympathetic nervous system
Induce symptoms characteristic of fight or flight response

,Adrenergic Agents (Sympathomimetic) Nursing interventions
Correct Answers Edu PT to report palpitations, SOB, Chest
pain, Excessive nervousness or tremors, headache, or urinary
retention.

Adrenergic Agents (Sympathomimetic) Side Effects Correct
Answers Tachycardia
Hypertension
Dysrhythmias
Seizures

Adrenergic Agents (Sympathomimetic) Therapeutic uses
Correct Answers Shock
Hypotension
Cardiac arrest

Adrenergic agents action Correct Answers Stimulate
sympathetic nervous system

Adrenergic agents medications Correct Answers Epinephrine
(adrenalin). Norepinephrine (levophed). Dopamine (intropin).

Adrenergic agents side effects Correct Answers Tachycardia.
Hypertension. Dysrhythmias. Seizures.

Adrenergic agents therapeutic uses Correct Answers Shock.
Hypotension. Cardiac arrest.

Adrenergic Correct Answers Norepinephrine belongs to
catecholamine, all of which are involved in neurotransmission.
Epinephrine

, Dopamine

Adrenergic Correct Answers Norepinephrine. Epinephrine.
Dopamine

Albuterol Correct Answers Rescue inhaler works to open
airways by stimulating sympathetic nervous system.
Side effects, Tachycardia and dry mouth.
For asthma attack use rescue inhaler first (short acting)
followed up by a long acting inhaler.

Albuterol Proventil
Salmeterol Serevent
Terbutaline Brethine Correct Answers Beta Adrenergic Agonist
Sympathomimetics
Bronchodilators

Albuterol Proventil Actions Correct Answers Relaxes muscles
in the airways and increases airflow to lungs

Albuterol Proventil Indications Correct Answers Long acting
treatment and prevention of bronchospasm

Albuterol Proventil Nursing Considerations Correct Answers
Educate patient to use it 30 to 60 minutes before exercising
Teach patient how to correctly use the inhaler

Albuterol Proventil Side Effects Correct Answers Tremors
Headache
Tachycardia