NR 293 Pharmacology for Nursing Study guide

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Content Areas to Review for Exam 1 1/18/2021 All Reading Assignments, (ATI), Lecture Materials, handouts are all testable material. Be prepared for math question such as dosage calculations. Apply Nur... sing Considerations (to the drugs/drug classes listed below) Assessments to include vital signs, physical assessment, labs Drug administration: safety, route considerations Drug toxicity (signs/symptoms) and antidote if applicable Patient teaching (ex. nutrition, adverse effects, infusion considerations, laboratory reviews) Health care collaboration Nursing process Things to Consider: Know the GENERIC names - Grapefruit juice is usually a good bet Common Side Effect = HEADACHE/ GI UPSET herbal supplements that start with G (ex. garlic, ginger, gingko biloba) ­ risk of bleeding most meds are contraindicated for pregnancy pt should not stop meds suddenly & if dose is missed don’t double dose alcohol should not be consumed w/ most meds - gram + = staph & strep Chapter 1: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy Chapter 2: Pharmacological Principles and Chapter 5: Medication Errors Chapter: 38 Antibiotics Part 1 Chapter: 39 Antibiotics Part 2 Chapter: 42 Mycobacterial/Antifungal Drugs Chapter: 40 Antiviral/ HIV/ AIDS Drugs Chapter 45 and 46 (Antineoplastic/ Chemotherapy Drugs) [Show More]

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