NUR 334 EXAM 1!
Usually food has what effect on drug dissolution & absorption? - answer interferes with
What occurs during the vascular phase of inflammation? - answer vasodilation with
increased capillary permeability
a client who is taking NSAIDS complains of heartburn. What should concern the nurse
about this symptom? - answer it is a known side effect of NSAIDs, but the RN should
investigate further
The client asks how the NSAID he just took works. What is the nurse's best response? -
answer"it inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins, reducing pain and inflammation"
The client is taking a large dose of aspirin for an arthritic condition. Which
manifestations should concern the nurse> - answer-tinnitus is common symptom of
early toxicity
-the half-life of aspirin in large dose is approximately 15-30 hours
-aspirin not taken at mealtime or with food can cause GI distress
A 25-year-old client with asthma has been prescribed aspiring for arthritis. what should
concern the RN about this? - answeraspirin can cause bronchospasm
which statements by a client would indicate a need for further education on ibuprofen? -
answer"I will be glad to decrease how much I drink daily"
Which route of drug absorption has the greatest bioavailability? - answerIV
Which statement is the best description of a drug's serum half-life? - answerthe time
required after absorption for half of the drug to be eliminated
which factor most commonly affect a drug's action? - answerpoor circulation, pain,
stress, hunger, fasting
excretion or elimination primarily occurs by which organ? - answerkidneys
which of the best determine of the biologic activity of a drug? - answerthe fit of the drug
at the receptor site
which type of drug prevents or inhibits a cellular response? - answerantagonists
which indicator measures the margin of safety of a drug? - answertherapeutic index
, to avoid drug toxicity, how often should blood levels be drawn? - answerat periodic
intervals
what information should the nurse provide to and individual taking NSAIDs? (SATA) -
answer-client should report epigastric distress
-client should observe for tarry stools & bruising with extended use
-client with menstrual flow should avoid NSAIDs during heavy flow
Which statement is true regarding antigun agents? - answercolchicine is used for an
acute gout attack
when discontinuing steroid therapy, the dosage should be tapered over a period of how
many days? - answer5 to 10
when planning patient education r/t antigout drugs, what information should be
included? (SATA) - answer-increase fluid intake
-avoid alcohol & caffeine
-avoid foods high in purine
-take medication with food
which factor is most relevant to the relief of chronic pain? - answeruse of drugs with
long half-lives
what is the opioid antagonist used to treat an overdose of morphine-like substance? -
answernaloxone
withdrawal symptoms usually occur how many hours after the opioid dose? - answer8-
24hrs
the client is taking morphine for her post-operative pain. what should the RN assess to
check if she is having SE? - answerurinary retention
The client is taking morphine & reports having dizzy spells. What is the nurse's best
response to this concern" - answer"You should move slowly when changing positions"
which type of physiologic effect is not related to the intended effects that are associated
with the use of a drug? - answerside effects
trade name - answercreated by the distributor and can have multiple names
half life - answerthe time it takes for an active substance to be reduce by 1/2 rendering it
to be not as effective anymore
pharmacodynamics - answerhow a medication change the body
Usually food has what effect on drug dissolution & absorption? - answer interferes with
What occurs during the vascular phase of inflammation? - answer vasodilation with
increased capillary permeability
a client who is taking NSAIDS complains of heartburn. What should concern the nurse
about this symptom? - answer it is a known side effect of NSAIDs, but the RN should
investigate further
The client asks how the NSAID he just took works. What is the nurse's best response? -
answer"it inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins, reducing pain and inflammation"
The client is taking a large dose of aspirin for an arthritic condition. Which
manifestations should concern the nurse> - answer-tinnitus is common symptom of
early toxicity
-the half-life of aspirin in large dose is approximately 15-30 hours
-aspirin not taken at mealtime or with food can cause GI distress
A 25-year-old client with asthma has been prescribed aspiring for arthritis. what should
concern the RN about this? - answeraspirin can cause bronchospasm
which statements by a client would indicate a need for further education on ibuprofen? -
answer"I will be glad to decrease how much I drink daily"
Which route of drug absorption has the greatest bioavailability? - answerIV
Which statement is the best description of a drug's serum half-life? - answerthe time
required after absorption for half of the drug to be eliminated
which factor most commonly affect a drug's action? - answerpoor circulation, pain,
stress, hunger, fasting
excretion or elimination primarily occurs by which organ? - answerkidneys
which of the best determine of the biologic activity of a drug? - answerthe fit of the drug
at the receptor site
which type of drug prevents or inhibits a cellular response? - answerantagonists
which indicator measures the margin of safety of a drug? - answertherapeutic index
, to avoid drug toxicity, how often should blood levels be drawn? - answerat periodic
intervals
what information should the nurse provide to and individual taking NSAIDs? (SATA) -
answer-client should report epigastric distress
-client should observe for tarry stools & bruising with extended use
-client with menstrual flow should avoid NSAIDs during heavy flow
Which statement is true regarding antigun agents? - answercolchicine is used for an
acute gout attack
when discontinuing steroid therapy, the dosage should be tapered over a period of how
many days? - answer5 to 10
when planning patient education r/t antigout drugs, what information should be
included? (SATA) - answer-increase fluid intake
-avoid alcohol & caffeine
-avoid foods high in purine
-take medication with food
which factor is most relevant to the relief of chronic pain? - answeruse of drugs with
long half-lives
what is the opioid antagonist used to treat an overdose of morphine-like substance? -
answernaloxone
withdrawal symptoms usually occur how many hours after the opioid dose? - answer8-
24hrs
the client is taking morphine for her post-operative pain. what should the RN assess to
check if she is having SE? - answerurinary retention
The client is taking morphine & reports having dizzy spells. What is the nurse's best
response to this concern" - answer"You should move slowly when changing positions"
which type of physiologic effect is not related to the intended effects that are associated
with the use of a drug? - answerside effects
trade name - answercreated by the distributor and can have multiple names
half life - answerthe time it takes for an active substance to be reduce by 1/2 rendering it
to be not as effective anymore
pharmacodynamics - answerhow a medication change the body
