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This document provides the complete Exam 3 Review for NUR 378: Pharmacology, fully updated for the 2025/2026 academic year. It contains verified questions with 100% correct answers, covering key pharmacological concepts such as medication classifications, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, dosage calculations, and nursing implications. Designed for nursing students, this guide supports exam preparation and reinforces safe and effective medication administration practices. Dopamine is a ...

Describe the class of expectorants and their actions and side effects. - ANS MOA: -stimulates flow of respiratory tract secretions -thins out mucus making it easier to cough out of lungs and drain out nose/sinuses (mucolytic) SIDE EFFECTS: -nausea/vomiting -headache -drowsiness -rash What are the long term effects of steroid use related to asthma? (8s's) - ANS S-sugar (hyperglycemia) S-soft bones (osteoporosis) S-sick (↓ immunity/sepsis) S-sad (depression) S-salt (water & sa...

1. The nurse will instruct patients about a possible systemic effect that may occur if excessive amounts of topically applied adrenergic nasal decongestants are used. Which systemic effect may occur? a. Heartburn b. Bradycardia c. Drowsiness d. Palpitations: Palpitations Although a topically applied adrenergic nasal decongestant can be absorbed into the bloodstream, the amount absorbed is usually too small to cause systemic effects at normal dosages. Excessive dosages of thes...

1. A patient has been advised to add an adrenergic decongestant nasal spray to treat a cold. The nurse will include which instruction? a. you won't see effects for at least 1 week b. limit use of this spray to 3 to 5 days c. continue the spray until nasal stiffness has resolved d. avoid use of this spray if a fever develops: limit use of this spray to 3 to 5 days When teaching a patient who will be receiving antihistamines, the nurse will include which instructions? (select all t...

Alpha 1 receptor functions (adrenergic stimulator) - ANS -vasoconstriction -ejaculation -peripheral constrictor -contraction of bladder neck and prostate -glycogenolysis -inhibition of renin release (in case of fight or flight response this constricts raas, you don't bleed out) *found in all smooth muscle of the sns Alpha 2 receptor functions (adrenergic inhibitor) - ANS located in presynaptic junction -decrease in insulin secretion *if stimulated its going to dampen the effects of s...

1. Atropine [Atropen] Class: Anticholinergic, Anti-arrhythmic, antimuscarinic 2. Atropine Mechanism of Action: Blocks muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, exocrine glands, SA and AV nodes, and the urinary bladder. -In small doses, inhibits salivary and bronchial secretions and diaphoresis. -In moderate doses, it increases impulse conduction through the AV node and increases heart rate. -in large doses, it decreases G.I. and urinary tract motility a...

1. A patient will be discharged with a 1-week supply of an opioid analgesic for pain management after abdominal surgery. The nurse will include which information in the teaching plan? How to prevent dehydration due to diarrhea The importance of taking the drug only when the pain becomes severe How to prevent constipation The importance of taking the drug on an empty stomach: How to prevent constipation Gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and const...

1. Drug action of decongestants: Vasoconstricts blood vessels of nasal mucosa by stimulating alpha-adrenergic receptors 2. Adverse effects of decongestants: -Rebound congestion -Nervousness -Insomnia -Palpitations 3. Drug interactions for decongestants: -Caffiene -Stimulants/Systemic sympathomimetic drugs and sympathomimetic nasal decongestants cause drug toxicity -MAOIs can cause additive pressors effects (increase BP) 4. Client teaching for decongestants: -Excessive use of nasal sp...

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