NUR2474 / NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Exam 1 Review | Already Rated A| Latest 2021 / 2022 | Rasmussen College

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NUR2474 / NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Exam 1 Review | Already Rated A| Latest 2021 / 2022 | Rasmussen College 1. what things should we always do when giving methylphenidate to a ... child with ADHD? - ALWAYS: give the drug in the morning, after breakfast, and give the last dose before 4pm, or else the child will not sleep at night 2. which 3 drugs are controlled substances and highly abused? - amphetamines, - barbiturates, - methylphenidate 3. what is the purpose of drug treatment with Alzheimer Disease patients? - there is treatment to help slow down the progression of the disease, but to not cure it 4. how does donepezil work? - it slows the progression of Alzheimers disease by causing reversible inhibition of cholinesterase and the cholinergic receptors. 5. what should we do when discontinuing an antidepressant (or any medication)? - if antidepressant is stopped cold turkey, withdrawal syndrome can occur. - we must gradually taper the drug slowly and have the HCP taper it. - do not let patient taper drug by themselves. 6. what are signs and symptoms of withdrawal syndrome? - HA, - Nausea, - visual disturbances, - sweating, - dizziness, - tremors 7. what is the relationship between sertraline and nursing infants? - when this drug is used with a patient who is pregnant or nursing infants, the infant can have neonatal abstinence syndrome occur 8. what should we educate pregnant or nursing moms about when using sertraline? - We must educate the patient on potentially using other medications during this time period, as it can cause potential birth defects and the baby to become sick. 9. explain the relationship between fluoxetine and alcohol abuse - when this drug is used with alcohol abuse, it can interact with the medication and make the patient very sick.. 10. what should we teach the patient regarding alcohol use - the patient must avoid alcohol while taking most medications 11. what is the first line medication used to stop a seizure? - diazepam (benzo) by IM 12. explain side effect - unavoidable secondary drug effects produced at therapeutic doses. - May be unwanted, but unavoidable and expected. 13. explain adverse effect - undesired and unexpected severe responses to a medication. They do have the potential to cause harm. 14. explain allergies/anaphylaxis - an immune response to a medication that causes a reaction that can be mild to life threatening. 15. what are s/s of allergic reactions? - itchy, - rash, - hives, - wheezes, - SOB, - swelling of face, - lips and throat. [Show More]

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