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NUR 210 Principles of Pharmacology Exams Bundle
- Practice Questions and Answers for Exams Prep /
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selectivity - ...ANSWER...✓✓ A "selective" drug binds to a
primary and predictable site, creating one desired effect.
A "non-selective" drug can bind to many different and
unpredictable receptor sites with potential side effects.
stage 1: the interim between consciousness and sleep -
...ANSWER...✓✓ when sleep is interrupted, what stage
does the sleep cycle restart?
NREM sleep - ...ANSWER...✓✓ encompasses all sleep
stages except for REM sleep
insomnia - ...ANSWER...✓✓ the inability to fall asleep
- affects 10-30% of Americans
- more common in female patients
- tx: sedative hypnotics
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action of benzodiazepines - ...ANSWER...✓✓ this class of
medication is used to treat sleep disorders (insomnia)
and anxiety
- interacts with neurotransmitter GABA to reduce neuron
excitability
action of non benzodiazepines - ...ANSWER...✓✓ this class of medications
inhibits neurotransmitters and causes CNS depression
- the duration of action is 6-8 hours
- treats insomnia short term ( less than 10 days)
- older adults are given smaller doses
depression
tolerance
dependence
hypotension - ...ANSWER...✓✓ adverse reactions of
benzodiazepine drugs
contraindications - ...ANSWER...✓✓ If a patient has
respiratory depression or an allergy they should not take
benzodiazepines. Respiratory depression and a
benzodiazepine allergy are considered____________?
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non pharmalogical measures first
avoid other CNS depressants, OTC sleep aids, and benzos
take at bedtime (sedative)
do not drive while medicated (sedative)
report feelings of hangover (not enough sleep) -
...ANSWER...✓✓ what teaching is needed for patient's
who take non benzodiazepine medications such as
Ambien?
general anesthesia - ...ANSWER...✓✓ involves the total
loss of body sensation and consciousness induced by
anesthetic agents administered primarily by inhalation or
intravenous injection
local anesthesia - ...ANSWER...✓✓ causes the loss of
sensation in a limited area by injecting an anesthetic
solution near that area
regional anesthesia - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Temporary
interruption of nerve conduction, is produced by injecting
an anesthetic solution near the nerves to be blocked
- such as an epidural
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balanced anesthesia - ...ANSWER...✓✓ use of several
different types of drugs to achieve the quickest, most
effective anesthesia with the fewest adverse effects
- involves using less general anesthesia
- premedication with an opioid analgesic or benzo
(versed/midazolam)
- with an anticholinergic (to prevent aspiration and dry
secretions)
- a short acting barbituate
- an inhaled gas
- muscle relaxant
Midazolam (Versed) - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Class:
Benzodiazepine
Indications: the induction and maintenance of anesthesia
or conscious sedation for minor surgery or procedures
- patients are sedated and relaxed but responsive to
commands
Adverse effects: respiratory and cardiovascular
depression
Contraindications: cardiopulmonary disease
Nursing Considerations:
NUR 210 Principles of Pharmacology Exams Bundle
- Practice Questions and Answers for Exams Prep /
Galen NUR 210 Practice Exams Bundle Latest (new!)
selectivity - ...ANSWER...✓✓ A "selective" drug binds to a
primary and predictable site, creating one desired effect.
A "non-selective" drug can bind to many different and
unpredictable receptor sites with potential side effects.
stage 1: the interim between consciousness and sleep -
...ANSWER...✓✓ when sleep is interrupted, what stage
does the sleep cycle restart?
NREM sleep - ...ANSWER...✓✓ encompasses all sleep
stages except for REM sleep
insomnia - ...ANSWER...✓✓ the inability to fall asleep
- affects 10-30% of Americans
- more common in female patients
- tx: sedative hypnotics
,2|Page
action of benzodiazepines - ...ANSWER...✓✓ this class of
medication is used to treat sleep disorders (insomnia)
and anxiety
- interacts with neurotransmitter GABA to reduce neuron
excitability
action of non benzodiazepines - ...ANSWER...✓✓ this class of medications
inhibits neurotransmitters and causes CNS depression
- the duration of action is 6-8 hours
- treats insomnia short term ( less than 10 days)
- older adults are given smaller doses
depression
tolerance
dependence
hypotension - ...ANSWER...✓✓ adverse reactions of
benzodiazepine drugs
contraindications - ...ANSWER...✓✓ If a patient has
respiratory depression or an allergy they should not take
benzodiazepines. Respiratory depression and a
benzodiazepine allergy are considered____________?
,3|Page
non pharmalogical measures first
avoid other CNS depressants, OTC sleep aids, and benzos
take at bedtime (sedative)
do not drive while medicated (sedative)
report feelings of hangover (not enough sleep) -
...ANSWER...✓✓ what teaching is needed for patient's
who take non benzodiazepine medications such as
Ambien?
general anesthesia - ...ANSWER...✓✓ involves the total
loss of body sensation and consciousness induced by
anesthetic agents administered primarily by inhalation or
intravenous injection
local anesthesia - ...ANSWER...✓✓ causes the loss of
sensation in a limited area by injecting an anesthetic
solution near that area
regional anesthesia - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Temporary
interruption of nerve conduction, is produced by injecting
an anesthetic solution near the nerves to be blocked
- such as an epidural
, 4|Page
balanced anesthesia - ...ANSWER...✓✓ use of several
different types of drugs to achieve the quickest, most
effective anesthesia with the fewest adverse effects
- involves using less general anesthesia
- premedication with an opioid analgesic or benzo
(versed/midazolam)
- with an anticholinergic (to prevent aspiration and dry
secretions)
- a short acting barbituate
- an inhaled gas
- muscle relaxant
Midazolam (Versed) - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Class:
Benzodiazepine
Indications: the induction and maintenance of anesthesia
or conscious sedation for minor surgery or procedures
- patients are sedated and relaxed but responsive to
commands
Adverse effects: respiratory and cardiovascular
depression
Contraindications: cardiopulmonary disease
Nursing Considerations:
