NUR 2060 (PHARMACOLOGY) EXAM 1
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
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182
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What is important to understand when dosing medication for
geriatric patients?
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simplification; using general standardization; routine dosing for
guidelines all
individualization; monitoring
universalization; applying same
them for desired and adverse
dosage as adults
, reactions
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2 of 182
Term
If a patient has poor renal function, what does this mean for the drug
in the body?
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drug may be more effective so drug may accumulate so
patient may need to patient may need to less of
increase dosage drug
drug is unaffected so patient can drug is rapidly eliminated so patient
continue normal dosage may need more of drug
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Term
What are contraindication(s) of Antacid use?
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, respiratory disorder patients cardiac patients (except Antacids
(except Antacids with calcium) with magnesium)
renal dysfunction patients
(except Antacids with
aluminum in them i.e. aluminum liver dysfunction patients
hydroxide (Amphojel))
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What are the uses of laxatives?
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-tx of *constipation
-prep for *surgery/diagnostic testing
-decrease systemic absorption of ammonia (*poisoning)
-soften the stool
-increase stool volume
-accelerate fecal passage
-short term constipation
-prep for diagnostic tests and surgical procedures
-decrease ammonia is hepatomegaly (lactulose/Cephulac)
-H. pylori regime
-decrease symptoms & prevent complication of PUD
-prevent NSAID induced ulcers
-maintenance and rescue
-decrease heartburn
-GERD
, -Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
-aspiration pneumonitis
-<72 hours
-infection (E. coli)
-GI disease
-change in diet
-nervousness and anxiety
-allergic reaction
-intoxication
-side effect of medications
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What is the regime for treatment of H. pylori infection?
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-for active peptic ulcers
-preferred prohylactic (not a rescue)
-risks: fractures (due to osteopenia), pneumonia, acid rebound, intestinal
infections
*Don't use for more than 16 weeks!!*
inhibits gastric acid secretion, promotes mucous production, and increases
blood flow via vasodilation
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
1 of
182
Term
What is important to understand when dosing medication for
geriatric patients?
Give this one a try later!
simplification; using general standardization; routine dosing for
guidelines all
individualization; monitoring
universalization; applying same
them for desired and adverse
dosage as adults
, reactions
Don't know?
2 of 182
Term
If a patient has poor renal function, what does this mean for the drug
in the body?
Give this one a try later!
drug may be more effective so drug may accumulate so
patient may need to patient may need to less of
increase dosage drug
drug is unaffected so patient can drug is rapidly eliminated so patient
continue normal dosage may need more of drug
Don't know?
3 of 182
Term
What are contraindication(s) of Antacid use?
Give this one a try later!
, respiratory disorder patients cardiac patients (except Antacids
(except Antacids with calcium) with magnesium)
renal dysfunction patients
(except Antacids with
aluminum in them i.e. aluminum liver dysfunction patients
hydroxide (Amphojel))
Don't know?
4 of 182
Term
What are the uses of laxatives?
Give this one a try later!
-tx of *constipation
-prep for *surgery/diagnostic testing
-decrease systemic absorption of ammonia (*poisoning)
-soften the stool
-increase stool volume
-accelerate fecal passage
-short term constipation
-prep for diagnostic tests and surgical procedures
-decrease ammonia is hepatomegaly (lactulose/Cephulac)
-H. pylori regime
-decrease symptoms & prevent complication of PUD
-prevent NSAID induced ulcers
-maintenance and rescue
-decrease heartburn
-GERD
, -Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
-aspiration pneumonitis
-<72 hours
-infection (E. coli)
-GI disease
-change in diet
-nervousness and anxiety
-allergic reaction
-intoxication
-side effect of medications
Don't know?
5 of 182
Term
What is the regime for treatment of H. pylori infection?
Give this one a try later!
-for active peptic ulcers
-preferred prohylactic (not a rescue)
-risks: fractures (due to osteopenia), pneumonia, acid rebound, intestinal
infections
*Don't use for more than 16 weeks!!*
inhibits gastric acid secretion, promotes mucous production, and increases
blood flow via vasodilation
