PHARM EXAM 2 CCRI NURSING Latest Update

PHARM EXAM 2 CCRI NURSING Latest Update - with 225 Questions and 100% Verified Detailed Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ Approved by Professor

3 types of depression - CORRECT ANSWER: Reactive

Major Bipolar

Action of SSRIs - CORRECT ANSWER: blocks reuptake of serotonin

Adjuvant Therapies - CORRECT ANSWER: Adjuvant therapy is usually used along with a nonopioid and opioid.Examples of adjuvant analgesics include anticonvulsants, antidepressants, corticosteroids, antidysrhythmics, and local anesthetics.

ADP antagonists - CORRECT ANSWER: Prevent adp from binding with the platelet

receptor

Adverse effects of opioids - CORRECT ANSWER: Hypotension

Utocarial Ileus Increased ICP

Adverse effects of phenytoin - CORRECT ANSWER: Nystagmus

Gingival hyperplasia Thrombocytopenia- teach patient to report sore throat, bruising, nose bleeds 1 / 4

Stevens-Johnson syndrome- red/purple rash

All patients receiving anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and antiplatelets should be placed

on what precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER: Bleeding precautions

Ambien action - CORRECT ANSWER: CNS depresssant

Amitriptyline (Elavil) - CORRECT ANSWER: Blocks uptake of neurotransmitters

norepinephrine and serotonin in brain Blocks histamine receptors Elevates moods, increases interest in ADLs, decreases insomnia

Anesthesia and anesthetics exemplar - CORRECT ANSWER: Lidocaine

Anesthetics - General - CORRECT ANSWER: depress the CNS, alleviate pain, and

cause a loss of consciousness

Anesthetics (local) - CORRECT ANSWER: analgesia in limited area

Anti-Gout Drugs: Colchicine - CORRECT ANSWER: Inhibits migration of leukocytes to inflamed site Alleviates gout symptoms

Anticoagulant - CORRECT ANSWER: a drug that prevents clotting of the blood

Anticonvulsant Exemplar - CORRECT ANSWER: Phenytoin

Valproic acid Diazepam Lorazepam

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Anticonvulsants/antiepileptic drugs action - CORRECT ANSWER: Suppress abnormal

neuron firing

Antidepressant agent nursing interventions - CORRECT ANSWER: Monitor VS and

weight Monitor mood for drug effectiveness Monitor for suicidal tendencies, seizures Warn that foods that contain tyramine can cause a hypertensive crisis with MAOIs Encourage taking drug as prescribed Encourage avoiding alcohol, CNS depressants, and cold medicines Teach to take drug with food if GI distress occurs

antidote for warfarin overdose - CORRECT ANSWER: Vitamin K

antiinflammatory drugs - CORRECT ANSWER: Start with NSAIDs, then Corticosteroids, then DMARDs

Antiplatelets - CORRECT ANSWER: prevent platelet aggregation

Antiplatelets - CORRECT ANSWER: prevent thrombosis in the arteries by suppressing platelet aggregation

Antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) - CORRECT ANSWER: Immunosuppressive agents

Immunomodulators Antimalarials

ASA & NSAID Considerations - CORRECT ANSWER: Avoid aspirin 7 days pre surgery Never mix NSAIDS High incidence of ulcers with regular use (older adults risk of ulcers 4x) (take w food) Avoid if patient is actively bleeding 3 / 4

Avoid alcohol while using, this can increase GI ulcer risk

Asprin - CORRECT ANSWER: Effective and inexpensive treatment for suppressing

platelet aggregation

Atypical Antidepressants interactions - CORRECT ANSWER: Do not take with MAOIs

and do not use within 14 days after discontinuing MAOIs

Atypical depressants - CORRECT ANSWER: Trazadone

barbitarates can come in what forms? - CORRECT ANSWER: Long acting

Intermediate acting Short acting Ultrashort acting

Barbiturates are - CORRECT ANSWER: CNS depressants

Barbiturates are restricted to how long and why? - CORRECT ANSWER: 2 weeks due

to side effects, including drug tolerance

Barbiturates interactions - CORRECT ANSWER: alcohol, opioids, other sedative-

hypnotics

Benzodiazepine assessment - CORRECT ANSWER: Obtain medical hx for interactions

Obtain baseline VS Assess degree of insomnia or anxiety Assess renal function

Benzodiazepine for anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER: Lorazepam (Ativan)

Diazepam (Valium)

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