{"id":118504,"date":"2023-09-04T18:13:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T18:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=118504"},"modified":"2023-09-04T18:14:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T18:14:00","slug":"exam-study-guide-bundle-nurs6521-nurs-6521-latest-2023-2024-advanced-pharmacology-walden-this-bundle-consists-of-two2-sets-of-study-guide-for-nurs-6521-advanced-pharmacology-midterm-fi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/04\/exam-study-guide-bundle-nurs6521-nurs-6521-latest-2023-2024-advanced-pharmacology-walden-this-bundle-consists-of-two2-sets-of-study-guide-for-nurs-6521-advanced-pharmacology-midterm-fi\/","title":{"rendered":"Exam Study Guide BUNDLE &#8211; NURS6521 \/ NURS 6521 (Latest 2023 \/ 2024) : Advanced Pharmacology &#8211; Walden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"content-description\">This Bundle consists of two(2) sets of Study Guide for NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm &amp; Final Exam &#8211; Walden University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NURS6521 Advanced Pharmacology<br>Midterm Exam Study Guide<br>Anti-diarrheals<br>Stops further occurrence of diarrhea. Notable medicines are Loperamide &#8220;Imodium&#8221;,<br>Diphenoxylate Hcl with Atropine &#8220;Lomotil&#8221;, Bismuth subsalicylate &#8220;Pepto bismul&#8221;<br>Pepto s\/e: black stools and tongue<br>Laxatives<br>Used to ease or stimulate defecation<br>Soften the stool<br>Increase stool volume<br>Hasten fecal passage through the intestine<br>Facilitate evacuation from the rectum<br>*Misuse comes from misconceptions of what constitutes normal bowel function<br>Fiber Laxatives<br>Absorbs water, softening feces and increasing their mass. Can be digested by colonic<br>bacteria, whose subsequent growth increases fecal mass. ex. Bran, veggies and<br>fruits.<br>Meds: methylcellulose, psyllium, polycarbophil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surfactant Laxatives<br>Meds: Docusate sodium (Colace)<br>Docusate calcium (Surfak)<br>temporary treatment of constipation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>avoid if narrowing of intestines<br>Give with a full glass of water or juice<br>Stimulant Laxatives<br>Bisacodyl: (tablets: give at night to have BM in am , no crushing or chewing, no<br>milk or antacids; Suppositories: BM within 15-60 min, may cause proctitis);<br>Senna: BM 6-12 hours after. May cause pink or brown urine.<br>castor oil: acts on small intestine 2-6-hour BM. Limit to only when prep for<br>radiology procedures. Chill and mix in juice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>easily abused,<br>Give with a full glass of water.<br>Osmotic Laxatives<br>Salts draw water into the intestine causing fecal mass to soften and swell<br>stimulating peristalsis. Low dose 6-12 hours, high dose 2-6 hours.<br>Magnesium hydroxide,<br>Magnesium citrate,<br>Polyethylene glycol,<br>Lactulose (can be used to lower blood ammonia in liver disease)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase fluid intake. Not good for kidney disease. Sodium phosphate exacerbates<br>cardiac disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Miscellaneous Laxatives<br>Lubiprostone, mineral oil, glycerin suppository, polyethylene glycol- electrolyte<br>solution, Sodium picosulfate \/ magnesium oxide\/anhydrous citric acid<br>Antiemetic<br>A medication that is administered to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting<br>Ondesetron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class: 5HT3 receptor antagonist<br>Zofran<br>Indication: Chemotherapy N\/V, postoperative N\/V, radiation induced N\/V<br>Oral or Parental<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prolonges QT interval (leading to torsades de pointes)<br>Glucocorticoids used as antiemetic<br>Not approved by FDA. Solumedrol and dexamethasone. Given IV.<br>Metoclopramide (Reglan)<br>Controls post-op NV<br>Suppresses emesis and increases upper GI mobility<br>Cannabinoids<br>Dronabinol (marinol) and Nabilone (cesamet). Suppresses CINV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NURS6521 Advanced Pharmacology<br>Final Exam Study Guide<br>First generation antipsychotics<br>A group of medications originally developed to combat psychotic symptoms by<br>reducing dopamine levels in the brain; also called conventional or typical<br>antipsychotics<br>Block receptors for dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and norepinephrine<br>Ex.<br>(low potency): Chlorpromazine, Thioridazine<br>s\/e orthostatic hypotension, long Q-T syndrome, high sedation<br>(medium potency): Loxapine, perhenazine,<br>s\/e moderate sedation<br>(high potency): fluphenazine, haloperidol, pimozide, thiothoxene, frifluoperizine<br>s\/e movement problems<br>Second generation antipsychotics<br>Drugs that alleviate schizophrenia with less likelihood of movement problems<br>S\/E: are associated with metabolic adverse effects (eg. weight gain, dyslipidemia,<br>hyperglycemia, and increased risk of diabetes). As such they should be monitored<br>for changes. Olanzapine and clozapine carry the greatest risk.<br>Ex. apripiprazole, asenapine, brexpiprazole, cariprazine, clozapine, iloperidone,<br>lurasidone, olanzapine (Zyprexa), Quetiapine (Seroquel), Risperidone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antipsychotic medications<br>Prescription drugs that are used to reduce psychotic symptoms; frequently used in<br>the treatment of schizophrenia; also called neuroleptics.<br>Block dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and norepinephrine receptors in the<br>brain and periphery. Acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic phase of<br>bipolar disorders, Tourette&#8217;s syndrome, delusional and schizoaffective disorders,<br>dementia. Conventional (typical) or atypical.<br>Patient education: s\/s of orthostatic hypotension &#8211; move slowly when standing up.<br>Sedation &#8211; avoid hazardous activities such as driving until sedation wears off.<br>Impairs libido and erection \/ ejaculation<br>*avoid anticholinergic drugs, barbiturates, benzos and alcohol.<br>Potency<br>The size of the dose needed to elicit a given response<br>Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)<br>A rare and sometimes fatal reaction to high-potency neuroleptic drugs. Symptoms<br>include muscle rigidity, fever, and elevated white blood cell count. It is thought to<br>result from dopamine blockage at the basal ganglia and hypothalamus.<br>Treatment: support body through withdrawal.<br>Clozapine (Clozaril)<br>Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic<br>Low affinity to D2 dopamine receptors<br>Treats schizophrenia and suicidal behavior. Not many EPSs.<br>S\/E weight gain, orthostatic hypotension, sedation, cholinergic, urinary retention,<br>constipation, tachycardia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Bundle consists of two(2) sets of Study Guide for NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm &amp; Final Exam &#8211; Walden University NURS6521 Advanced PharmacologyMidterm Exam Study GuideAnti-diarrhealsStops further occurrence of diarrhea. 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