NR 293 EXAM 1(ACTUAL 2024-2025) WITH
ANSWERS
how is thyroid storm treated (2) - ANSWERS_- beta blockers
- propylthiouracil
what are 9 side effects of morphine - ANSWERS_-
drowsiness
- stomach pain
- cramps
- dry mouth
- nervousness
- mood changes
- small pupils
- difficulty urinating
- painful urination
how do drug trials work (2) - ANSWERS_- one group
receives existing treatment while the other receives the new
treatment
- one group receives new treatment while the other receives a
placebo
what population is usually used in drug trials -
ANSWERS_white men
, NR 293 EXAM 1(ACTUAL 2024-2025) WITH
ANSWERS
how are most medications carried and distributed throughout
the body - ANSWERS_they're carried through the blood and
distribute by attaching to plasma proteins
what are the pharmacodynamic targets of drugs (3) -
ANSWERS_- enzymes
- receptors
- cell membranes
what happens to drugs in the body that can't be excreted by
the kidneys - ANSWERS_toxicity
what is a therapeutic index or window - ANSWERS_the
difference between a drugs active dose and its toxic dose
what does it mean for a medication to have a low therapeutic
window (2) - ANSWERS_- theres a small difference between
a drugs active dose and its toxic dose
- more monitoring is requires as its more likely for there to be
an adverse reaction
what does it mean for a medication to have a high therapeutic
window (2) - ANSWERS_- a big difference between a drugs
active dose and its toxic dose
, NR 293 EXAM 1(ACTUAL 2024-2025) WITH
ANSWERS
- less monitoring required as its less likely there will be an
adverse effect
what drug should be given for an opioid overdose -
ANSWERS_naloxone (narcan)
what drug should be administered for an acetaminophen
overdose - ANSWERS_aceytlcysteine
what is the maximum dose of acetaminophen you can take a
day - ANSWERS_3000-4000 mg/day
what are 6 adverse reactions that someone can experience
taking acetaminophen - ANSWERS_- skin disorders
- nausea
- vomiting
- anemia
- nephrotoxicity
- hepatotoxicity
what are some nursing interventions related to acetaminophen
(2) - ANSWERS_- warn patient of the foul taste and smell
- can be given via NG tube
ANSWERS
how is thyroid storm treated (2) - ANSWERS_- beta blockers
- propylthiouracil
what are 9 side effects of morphine - ANSWERS_-
drowsiness
- stomach pain
- cramps
- dry mouth
- nervousness
- mood changes
- small pupils
- difficulty urinating
- painful urination
how do drug trials work (2) - ANSWERS_- one group
receives existing treatment while the other receives the new
treatment
- one group receives new treatment while the other receives a
placebo
what population is usually used in drug trials -
ANSWERS_white men
, NR 293 EXAM 1(ACTUAL 2024-2025) WITH
ANSWERS
how are most medications carried and distributed throughout
the body - ANSWERS_they're carried through the blood and
distribute by attaching to plasma proteins
what are the pharmacodynamic targets of drugs (3) -
ANSWERS_- enzymes
- receptors
- cell membranes
what happens to drugs in the body that can't be excreted by
the kidneys - ANSWERS_toxicity
what is a therapeutic index or window - ANSWERS_the
difference between a drugs active dose and its toxic dose
what does it mean for a medication to have a low therapeutic
window (2) - ANSWERS_- theres a small difference between
a drugs active dose and its toxic dose
- more monitoring is requires as its more likely for there to be
an adverse reaction
what does it mean for a medication to have a high therapeutic
window (2) - ANSWERS_- a big difference between a drugs
active dose and its toxic dose
, NR 293 EXAM 1(ACTUAL 2024-2025) WITH
ANSWERS
- less monitoring required as its less likely there will be an
adverse effect
what drug should be given for an opioid overdose -
ANSWERS_naloxone (narcan)
what drug should be administered for an acetaminophen
overdose - ANSWERS_aceytlcysteine
what is the maximum dose of acetaminophen you can take a
day - ANSWERS_3000-4000 mg/day
what are 6 adverse reactions that someone can experience
taking acetaminophen - ANSWERS_- skin disorders
- nausea
- vomiting
- anemia
- nephrotoxicity
- hepatotoxicity
what are some nursing interventions related to acetaminophen
(2) - ANSWERS_- warn patient of the foul taste and smell
- can be given via NG tube
