NUR 3145 (NUR 3145)

NUR 3145 exam 1 pharmacology - 95% on exam Questions With Complete

NUR 3145 - Exam 2 (Ch 9 - 14) pharmacology Questions With Complete Solutions

Which statement regarding the adverse effects of antineoplastic drugs is the most accurate? - ANS They produce the most serious adverse effects of any medication The client received cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) as treatment for cancer and experiences oral irritation as an adverse effect. What does the best plan of the nurse include to promote oral comfort? - ANS Teach the client to avoid extreme temperatures of food selections The client receives cisplatin (Platinol) as thera...

The nurse is assessing a patient who has been taking a cholinergic drug for 3 days. The patient has flushed skin and orthostatic blood pressure changes and is complaining of abdominal cramps and nausea. The nurse recognizes that the patient is most likely experiencing a) early signs of a cholinergic crisis. b) late signs of a cholinergic crisis. c) an allergic reaction to the drug. d) expected adverse effects. - ANS A. Early signs of a cholinergic crisis Rationale: The items listed...

Neutropenia - ANS low level of neutrophils Thrombocytopenia - ANS low level of platelets Leukopenia - ANS low WBCs which can encompass basophils, monocytes Anemia - ANS low RBC or hemoglobin/hematocrit Pancytopenia - ANS low RBC, WBC and platelet Purpose of Lasix - ANS loop diuretic- makes you get rid of fluid so it is used in CHF NANDA for Lasix to CHF - ANS Fluid volume deficit and electrolyte imbalance NANDA for Hepa...

Therapeutic drug serum levels - ANS narrow range of medication in bloodstream, for desired results; clinical status of patient is appropriate for condition; peak and trough levels (measured by serum blood levels) nontherapeutic drug serum levels can be either: - ANS undertherapeutic or toxic toxic drug serum levels - ANS greater than therapeutic dose range; increased adverse effects under-therapeutic drug serum levels - ANS not enough drug for desired eff...

This happens when pluripotent cells (cells in bone marrow) are suddenly depressed? - ANS Decrease in RBC, Platelets, WBC. Before administering an immunization or chemotherapy, what would the nurse check for? - ANS Current infection. When pluripotent cells are depressed, the safest pain reliever is? - ANS Tylenol (NSAID risk for bleeding) When is nausea treated? - ANS Before it starts. If a patient is already vomiting, the best drug to give is? - ANS ...

The nurse obtains information during the admission interview that the patient is taking herbal supplements in addition to prescribed medications. What is the nurse's primary concern for this patient? 1. Herbal products are natural and pose no risk to the patient but may be costly. 2. Herbal products are a welcome supplement to conventional medications but do not always come with instructions. 3. The patient may be at risk for allergic reactions. 4. The herbal products may interact with pr...

d. Varicella virus vaccine - ANS 1. A nurse at an immunization clinic is providing vaccines to children. The parent of a child waiting to receive vaccines tells the nurse that the child has an immune deficiency disorder. The nurse understands that which vaccine should not be administered to this child? a. Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine b. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine c. Polio injection d. Varicella virus vaccine d. "Your chi...

What happens in patients with parkinson's? - ANS • A decrease in normal dopamine levels; the nerve cells that produce dopamine break down • Progressively gets worse over time s&s of Parkinson's - ANS Mask-like blank expression stooped posture tremors shuffling gait What is the mechanism of action of parkinson's medications? - ANS increase levels of dopamine or antagonize effects of Ach What are indirect acting meds for parkinson? - ANS Indirec...