NUR 2407 Final Exam Review: Key Pharmacology Concepts & Study Guide

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NUR2407 / NUR 2407 Final Exam Review Notes

(Summer 2025): Pharmacology - Rasmussen

education for pt taking lisinopril .....ANSWER.....check BP daily

change position daily

dry cough

what order are inhalers given in .....ANSWER.....albuterol 1st

ipotropium second

corticisoteroid

steroid inhaler education .....ANSWER.....rinse and spit after each

use

Nitroglycerin .....ANSWER.....sublingual (do not chew)

chest pain .....ANSWER.....SIT/LIE DOWN

take nitro (WAIT 5 MIN)

take second dose if pain persists(CALL 911&WAIT 5 MIN)

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tale third dose

sildenafil (Viagra) contraindicated with nitro because they are

both .....ANSWER.....vasodilators

if pt asks for script for sildenafil what must the nurse ask

.....ANSWER.....have you taken any nitroglycerin

what to medications are used to treat ventricular dysrhythmias

.....ANSWER.....lidocaine & amiodarone

furosemide is best at which time of day .....ANSWER.....morning

Beta Blockers affect .....ANSWER.....BP & HR

Ace inhibitors affect only .....ANSWER.....BP

Digoxin education .....ANSWER.....check radial pulse

spironolactone .....ANSWER.....avoid foods high VIT K & salt

substitutes

biggest side effect of statins .....ANSWER.....muscle weakness