HESI Milestone Exam #1: Questions & Verified Answers

HESI Milestone Exam #1 Histamine1 blockers action(mine, zine, dine) Answer:- bind selectively to H1-histaminic receptors, blocking the actions of histamine at these sites H1 antagonists are useful in treating Answer:- -mild allergies(seasonal rhinitis) -severe allergies(anaphylaxis) -motion sickness -insomnia -common cold Histamine (H2)-Receptor Antagonists action(tidine) Answer:- block the H2 receptors responsible for stimulating the secretion of gastric acid Exenatide (Byetta) hypoglycemia Answer:- -can occur right after meals -for severe hypoglycemia give IV dextrose Exenatide (Byetta) hypoglycemia teaching Answer:- -teach about s/s of hypoglycemia(cold and clammy give them candy) -have glucagon emergency kit available -regular monitoring of A1c levels are required Exenatide (Byetta) hypoglycemia causes Answer:- -insulin overdose -reduced food intake -vomiting and diarrhea -excessive alcohol intake -unaccustomed exercise -termination of pregnancy signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia Answer:- -tachycardia -palpitations -sweating -nervousness -headache -confusion -drowsiness -fatigue antitussives therapeutic action is to Answer:- Act on the cough control center in the medulla to suppress the cough reflex; used for a cough that is nonproductive and irritating Anaphylaxis‐PCN Answer:- -laryngeal edema, bronchoconstriction, severe hypotension= immediate hypersensitivity reaction