Pharmacology Exam 2 Graded A 2025

What Diet Teaching should be Included for isoniazid (INH)? - Foods containing Tyramine should be Avoided while taking this drug. What Client Teaching should be included for rfampin (Rifadin)? - ***With Inhalation, client should take Vitamin B6*** or eat foods like fortified cereals, baked potato with skin, bananas, or lean meats. When is BCG Contraindicated for TB Prevention? Why? - In clients that are Immunosuppressed. Because this is a Live Vaccine. What Client Teaching should be included for nystatin (Mycostatin)? – - Hold & Swish the medication In Mouth for 2 Minutes, Then Swallow. - Do NOT Eat/Drink for 1 Hour After; otherwise medication will be washed away. What is the Indication (use) for Steroids/Glucocorticosteroids? – - Autoimmune Disorders - Cancer - Respiratory Disorders - Edema What Client Teaching should be included for Steroids/Glucocorticosteroids? – - Can Cause Insomnia - Take on a FULL STOMACH - DO NOT Stop Taking Abruptly Why should Steroid Not be Stopped Abruptly? - Increases Risk of Addison's Disease What is the Indication (use) for ? – - Suppression of Pituitary - Osteoporosis or Fractures - Cushing's Syndrome - Hyperglycemia - Increased Bleeding - Hypertension, Tachycardia What Interaction will occur between Steroids/Glucocorticosteroids and NSAIDS or Aspirin? - GI Irritation What Analgesics (pain relievers) should be Avoided When Taking Steroids/Glucocorticosteroids? - NSAIDS and Aspirin (ASA) Define "Addison's Syndrome". - Adrenal Insufficiency. What can Addison's Syndrome Lead To? – - Adrenal Shut Down - Adrenal Crisis - Decreased Sodium - LOC Change What is the Indication for Desmopressin? - Treatment of Diabetes Insipidus caused by a Deficiency of Vasopressin? What are the Nursing Considerations/Interventions for Desmopressin? – - Monitor Daily Weights, LOC Changes, and I&O - Assess for Mental Changes or Poor Skin Turgor What are the Potential Side Effects of Desmopressin? - - Seizures - Dyspnea, Drowsiness, Headache, Confusion - Cerebral & Pulmonary Edema What Client Teaching should be included for Desmopressin? - Monitor Daily Weight and I&O What Drug Classification is Desmopressin? - Anti-Diuretic Hormone Define "Diabetes Insipidus". - Deficiency of ADH (Anti-Diuretic Hormone). What are Normal Blood Sodium Levels? When are Blood Sodium Levels considered Critically High? When are Blood Sodium Levels considered Critically Low? - 135-145 mEq/L 160 mEq/L