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Non-selective NSAID used to prevent inflammation, fever, and pain? -
ANSWER Ibuprofen
Selective NSAIDs are used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. -
ANSWER Celecoxib
Two drug classes that inhibit prostaglandin synthesis? - ANSWER Salicylates
and Non-Opioid Analgesics
Medication that causes Reye's syndrome in children? - ANSWER Aspirin
Medication that prevents uric acid crystal formations in the joints? -
ANSWER Allopurinol
,Non-opioid analgesic that can lead to hepatotoxicity? -
ANSWER Acetaminophen
What is the antidote for acetaminophen? - ANSWER acetylcysteine
What should we monitor for when administering allopurinol? -
ANSWER Elevated liver enzymes, BUN, Creatine
This medication is contraindicated in patients on anticoagulant therapy, those with
bleeding disorders, and use of the 5 Gs - ANSWER Aspirin
Cautioned in patients with bleeding disorders, peptic ulcer disease, Hepatic/Renal
impairment, - ANSWER Ibuprofen
NSAIDs that cause peripheral edema? - ANSWER Ibuprofen, Celecoxib
Anti-migraine medication - ANSWER Sumatriptan
What action does sumatriptan have on cranial arteries? - ANSWER Promotes
vessel constriction
1st generation antipsychotic - ANSWER Haloperidol
Second generation antipsychotics (2) - ANSWER Risperidone & Quetiapine
,Third-generation antipsychotic - ANSWER Aripiprazole
What actions (2) do antipsychotics achieve? - ANSWER Block dopamine
receptors and depress CNS
Which antipsychotic causes these side effects: photosensitivity, urinary retention,
sexual dysfunction, orthostatic hypotension, and drowsiness -
ANSWER Haloperidol
Name four adverse reactions for haloperidol - ANSWER Torsades de Pointes,
blood dyscrasias, EPS, NMS
Name four contraindications with haloperidol - ANSWER Narrow-angle
glaucoma, CNS depression, Parkinson's disease, and severe liver or kidney disease
Third-generation go-to antipsychotic for treating both positive and negative
symptoms of schizophrenia - ANSWER Aripiprazole
Name three side effects of Aripiprazole - ANSWER Metabolic syndrome,
orthostatic hypotension, and photosensitivity
True or false? Aripiprazole decreases the effects of diabetic drugs. -
ANSWER True
True or false? Does aripiprazole increase the effects of antihypertensives? -
ANSWER True
, What natural herb interacts with Aripiprazole? - ANSWER St John's Wort
QSEN Competencies - ANSWER Patient-centered care, teamwork and
collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, informatics.
Patient-Centered Care - ANSWER Care that respects and responds to individual
patient preferences, needs, and values.
Nursing Process (ADPIE) - ANSWER Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation.
Professional Nursing Organization - ANSWER A group that supports nurses
through education, advocacy, and standards of practice.
Primary Care - ANSWER Preventive and routine care (checkups,
immunizations).
Secondary Care - ANSWER Acute care and hospitalization.
Tertiary Care - ANSWER Specialized, advanced care (ICU, trauma centers).
Interprofessional Team - ANSWER Healthcare professionals from different
disciplines working together to improve patient outcomes.