Exam 4: Study Packet (new) Flashcards

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what are the key assessments for a nurse to monitor in a patient taking TPN?

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o extravasation
o S/S
o edema
o FVE (fluid volume excess)
o electrolytes
o glucose

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what is the MOA for PPI?

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inhibits the enzyme that generates gastric acid

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what is the MOA for H2RA?

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reduces gastric juices and acidity of it

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what is the MOA for Sucralfate?

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creates a coat over the ulcer

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S/S of BPH?

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o frequent urination
o difficulty starting urination
o nocturia
o hematuria
o UTIs
o weak urine stream

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what three drug classes treat BPH?

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o Alpha 1 Adrenergic Antagonists
o 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
o Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor

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what adverse effect is shared by all medications containing estrogen?

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o thromboembolic events/blood clots

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what increases the risk of thromboembolic events/blood clots?

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smoking

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why do we give drugs to increase uterine contractions?

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o induction of labor
o postpartum hemorrhage

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what drug is used to increase uterine contractions?

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Oxytocin

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what three drug classes are used for the treatment of PUD/GERD?

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o PPI
o H2RA
o Antacids

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what three drug classes are used for the treatment of PUD/GERD?
Order them from quickest to slowest onset.

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o Antacids
o H2RA
o PPI

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how is total parenteral nutrition (TPN) stored?

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o refrigerated
o must be removed 30 min at room temp prior to administration

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what condition is treated by shrinking the prostate?

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BPH

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what drug class works by slowing down the progression of RA?

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DMARDs
o methotrexate
o 5 amino salicylates
o hydrochloroquine
o (monoclonal antiboidies)

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what is the difference in route of administration of antiemetics in a patient that is nauseous versus one that is vomiting?

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Nausea = PO, ODT
Vomiting = IV, IM

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what does a positive test for human chorionic gonadotropin hormone indicate (HCG)?

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pregnancy

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what are the three adverse effects of magnesium that the nurse should monitor for?

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o respiratory depression
o hypotension
o cardiac arrhythmias
o red & flushed skin
o electrolyte imbalance

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what is the pathophysiology of osteoporosis?

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bone disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, leading to increased bone fragility & higher risk of fractures

20
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who is at greatest risk for osteoporosis?

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o older adults
o menopausal women
o immobile patients

21
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name three drugs, from different classes, that are used to treat obesity?

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o Orlistat
o GLP-1 Agonist
o Phentermine

22
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how would you educate a patient that is seeking counseling on weight loss?

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o diet & exercise
o should not be taken during pregnancy

23
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what is AUD?

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Alcohol Use Disorder

24
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what does having AUD place the patient at risk for (name at least 5)?

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o deficiencies in:

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what does having AUD place the patient at risk for (name at least 5)?
o deficiencies in vitamins B1, B6, B9 o liver damage o delirium tremens (DTs) o seizures
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how is Medroxyprogesterone different from other Estrogen Contraceptives?
Medroxyprogesterone o oral o injection Estrogen Contraceptives o oral
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name three drugs for the treatment of ED?
o Tadalafil o Sildenafil o Vardenafil
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what is an infamous AE of Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Vardenafil)?
priapism
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what is breakthrough bleeding?
term used to describe unexpected bleeding or spotting that occurs between menstrual periods in individuals who use birth control pills, patches, & IUD
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what supplements ae required for those using PPIs long term? Why?
o calcium o vitamin D long term use increases risk of fractures
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what improves constipation as well as glucose levels and cholesterol?
o increase fiber o increase fluid & activity
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what is the MOA for docusate sodium?
helps water enter stool
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what component in the stool determines whether a patient has constipation or diarrhea?
Constipation o not enough fluid (water) in stool o hard Diarrhea o too much fluid (water) in stool o soft
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what is dry mucous membranes a sign of?
o dehydration o fluid & electrolyte imbalance
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what vitamin is teratogenic?
Vitamin A
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what two drug classes decrease the efficacy of OCPs?
o abx o antiepileptic
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what would you recommend to a patient that needs to take short term abx while on OCP?
use alternative forms of contraception
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what CAM should be avoided in those taking OCPs?
St. John's Wart
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what drugs should the patient taking nitrates for angina avoid taking?
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor o Sildenafil o Tadalafil o Vardenafil
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the use of what drug can cause dysphagia?
Alendronate
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what are the risk factors for developing a DVT?
o taking OCP o smoking
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what are three indications for phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors?
o ED (erectile dysfunction) o pulmonary artery hypertension o BPH
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what drug has a black box warning for virilization?
testosterone
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what is virilization?