RNSG 1301 Pharmacology Midterm
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What patient education should be included when administering levothyroxine? -
Answer- (hypothyroidism) Never stop taking this drug without consulting with your
health care provider. The drug is used to replace an important hormone and will
probably have to be taken for life. Stopping the medication can lead to serious
problems. Take this drug before breakfast each day (30min-1hr) with a full glass of
water.
What side effects should you report to your doctor while taking levothyroxine? - Answer-
Chest pain, difficulty breathing, sore throat, fever, chills, weight gain, sleeplessness,
nervousness, unusual sweating, or intolerance to heat.
How does insulin work at the cellular level? - Answer- Insulin reacts with specific
receptor sites on the cell to promote storage of body's fuels. Stimulates synthesis of
glycogen from glucose, fats from lipids, and proteins from amino acids.
What are the indications for naloxone? - Answer- Suspected narcotic overdose, short
acting wears off in 20 minutes, continued medical support needed. safety measures
Peak time for alprazolam - Answer- onset: 30 min peak: 1-2hours
Potential complications a pregnant client might experience when taking benzodiazepine
- Answer- (pregnancy category D) near time of delivery baby may have withdrawal
symptoms, early pregnancy associated with risk of spontaneous abortion, prolonged
use throughout pregnancy raised concern that there may be altered transmitter
synthesis and function leading to neurobehavioral problems in the children,
microcephaly, cleft palate
Dietary restrictions for clients on monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) - Answer- Limit
the consumption of foods containing high levels of tyramine as it can dangerously
increase blood pressure leading to stroke. Found in foods that are fermented aged or
spoiled
, How does a nurse know a client is experiencing an allergic reaction or an adverse
reaction? - Answer- Adverse reaction: Adverse effects are undesired effects that may
be unpleasant or even dangerous. Causes could be from taking too much or too little of
drug.
Allergic reaction: Formation of antibodies to a drug or drug protein causing an immune
response.
Drug allergy classifications - Answer- Anaphylactic, cytotoxic, serum sickness, and
delayed reactions
What is the role of the CDC? - Answer- It's main goal is to protect the public health and
safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability in the US and
internationally. The CDC focuses national attention on developing and applying disease
control and prevention
What is the role of FDA? - Answer- Responsible for the regulation and enforcement of
drug evaluation and distribution policies
What is the role of the DEA? - Answer- Responsible for the enforcement of controlled
substance policies, regulates the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of drugs
that are known to have abuse potential.
The half life of a medication is 60 minutes. What does this mean? - Answer- The half-life
of a drug is the time it takes for the amount of the drug in the body to decrease to one
half of the peak level it previously achieved. Every 60 minutes the dose will decrease by
half?
What is included in the nursing process? - Answer- A: Assessment
D: DIagnosis
P: PLanning
I: Implentation
E: Evaluation
What factors affect absorption of an oral medication? - Answer- Acidity of stomach,
Length of time in stomach, blood flow to GI tract, presence of interacting food and drugs
Pregnancy Category A: - Answer- No risk for fetus
Pregnancy category B: - Answer- Insufficient data to use in pregnancy
Pregnancy category C: - Answer- Benefits of medication could outweigh the risks
Pregnancy category D: - Answer- There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based
on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in
humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite
potential risks.
Study Guide Questions with 100%
Correct Answers
What patient education should be included when administering levothyroxine? -
Answer- (hypothyroidism) Never stop taking this drug without consulting with your
health care provider. The drug is used to replace an important hormone and will
probably have to be taken for life. Stopping the medication can lead to serious
problems. Take this drug before breakfast each day (30min-1hr) with a full glass of
water.
What side effects should you report to your doctor while taking levothyroxine? - Answer-
Chest pain, difficulty breathing, sore throat, fever, chills, weight gain, sleeplessness,
nervousness, unusual sweating, or intolerance to heat.
How does insulin work at the cellular level? - Answer- Insulin reacts with specific
receptor sites on the cell to promote storage of body's fuels. Stimulates synthesis of
glycogen from glucose, fats from lipids, and proteins from amino acids.
What are the indications for naloxone? - Answer- Suspected narcotic overdose, short
acting wears off in 20 minutes, continued medical support needed. safety measures
Peak time for alprazolam - Answer- onset: 30 min peak: 1-2hours
Potential complications a pregnant client might experience when taking benzodiazepine
- Answer- (pregnancy category D) near time of delivery baby may have withdrawal
symptoms, early pregnancy associated with risk of spontaneous abortion, prolonged
use throughout pregnancy raised concern that there may be altered transmitter
synthesis and function leading to neurobehavioral problems in the children,
microcephaly, cleft palate
Dietary restrictions for clients on monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) - Answer- Limit
the consumption of foods containing high levels of tyramine as it can dangerously
increase blood pressure leading to stroke. Found in foods that are fermented aged or
spoiled
, How does a nurse know a client is experiencing an allergic reaction or an adverse
reaction? - Answer- Adverse reaction: Adverse effects are undesired effects that may
be unpleasant or even dangerous. Causes could be from taking too much or too little of
drug.
Allergic reaction: Formation of antibodies to a drug or drug protein causing an immune
response.
Drug allergy classifications - Answer- Anaphylactic, cytotoxic, serum sickness, and
delayed reactions
What is the role of the CDC? - Answer- It's main goal is to protect the public health and
safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability in the US and
internationally. The CDC focuses national attention on developing and applying disease
control and prevention
What is the role of FDA? - Answer- Responsible for the regulation and enforcement of
drug evaluation and distribution policies
What is the role of the DEA? - Answer- Responsible for the enforcement of controlled
substance policies, regulates the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of drugs
that are known to have abuse potential.
The half life of a medication is 60 minutes. What does this mean? - Answer- The half-life
of a drug is the time it takes for the amount of the drug in the body to decrease to one
half of the peak level it previously achieved. Every 60 minutes the dose will decrease by
half?
What is included in the nursing process? - Answer- A: Assessment
D: DIagnosis
P: PLanning
I: Implentation
E: Evaluation
What factors affect absorption of an oral medication? - Answer- Acidity of stomach,
Length of time in stomach, blood flow to GI tract, presence of interacting food and drugs
Pregnancy Category A: - Answer- No risk for fetus
Pregnancy category B: - Answer- Insufficient data to use in pregnancy
Pregnancy category C: - Answer- Benefits of medication could outweigh the risks
Pregnancy category D: - Answer- There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based
on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in
humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite
potential risks.
