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GI and Repiratory Drugs Flashcards

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Alternative Medicine

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The use of herbal medicines and non-traditional remedies

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List of Herbal products

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Aloe, Echinacea, Feverfew, Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Kava, Saw Palmetto, Valeria

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Micronutrients

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substances needed by the body in small amounts

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Coenzyme

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substances needed by enzymes for proper function many vitamins and minerals are coenzymes

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Vitamins

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organic micronutrients needed for normal metabolism and other functions like growth and repair

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Beriberi

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Deficiency of thiamine causing brain lesions

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Pellagra

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a deficiency of niacin causing skin problems, diarrhea and psychotic symptoms

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Pernicious Anemia

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A megalobastic anemia caused by a deficiency of Vit B12

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Scurvy

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prolonged deficiency of Vit C causing gingivitis

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Carotene

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Compounds found in plants that are converted into Vit A

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Infantile Rickets

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Bone softness and therefore deformation caused by Vit D defiency

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Synonym for Vit A

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Retinol

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Synonym for Vit C

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Ascorbic Acid

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14
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Which vit is needed to prevent neural tube defects

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Folic Acid

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Which Vit is contraindicated for Coumadin(Warfarin)

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Vit. K

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Minerals

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Inorganic micronutrients needed for normal metabolism and other functions like growth and repair

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Osteoporosis

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An extreme loss of bone mineral density

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18
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Which mineral is needed to make Hemoglobin

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IRON

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19
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State the condition that results from lack of iron in the blood?

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Anemia

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20
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What precautions must be taken when giving liquid preparations of iron to children

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USE a Straw, because it discolors tooth enamel and eyes

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Which Vit helps absoption of IRON and which Vit Helps the absorption and utilization of calcium

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Vit C helps absorption of Iron

Vit D helps with absorption and utilization of calcium

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List three risk factors for osteoporosis

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Alcohol Consumption
Low calcium diet
Smoking

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How Bisphosphonates, like fosamax, treat osteoporosis

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Works by inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption

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The special directioins concerning taking bisphosphonates

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Patients cannot have esophageal abnormalities

Must be able to remain upright or in a sitting position for 30min after the dose

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Nausea

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unpleasant feeling that often precedes vomiting

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Vomiting

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forcible emptying of gastirc contants through the mouth

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Vomiting center

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an area of the brain that receives impulse from the senses and the GI tract that are interpreted as nauseating

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Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone

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another area in the brain that recieves a signal from the vomiting center to initiate the sensation of nausea and the action of vomiting

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29
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State any four causes of nausea and vomiting

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1) Foul ordors
2) Foul tastes
3) Unpleasant sights
4) Viral or bacterial Infections
5) Surgery
6) Motion Sickness

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Diarrhea

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Abnormally frequent passage of loose stools

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Absorbents

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solids that attract molecules to their surface not sucked into the solid

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Constipation

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Abnormally in frequent and different passage of feces through the GI tract symptoms, not a disease

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Laxative

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medication that relieves constipation, promoting a soft stool.

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Cardia Zone

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top of the stomach near the cardiac sphincter

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Fundus

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OR Gastric Zone: greater part of the body of the stomach

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Pyloric Zone

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Bottom of the stomach near the pyloric sphincter

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Hyperacidity

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overproduction of stomach acid most common stomach disorder

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Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

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Gastric or duodemal ulcers caused by the digestion of the GI mocusa by pepsin

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Gastroesophageal Reflux disease (GERD)

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Excessive stomach contrasts backs up into the esophagus

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Hydrochloric Acid

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Acid produced by the stomach to help digest food, prevent microbial infections maintain stomach pH between 1 and 4

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Proton Pump “Acid Pump”

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membrane proteins that move hydrogen Ions out of the cell and into the stomach

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Which part of the stomach contains the gastric glands

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Fundus

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43
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What is secreted by each type of gastric gland cell

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Parietal Cells: HCL
Chief Cells: Pepsinogen
Mucous Cells: Secrets Mucus

44
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The bacteria that causes many peptic ulcers

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Helicobacter pylori

45
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Translate PUD

GERD

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Peptic Ulcer Disease

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

46
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Antacids

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chemicals that neutralize the acids in the stomach

Increases resistence of stomach lining to irritation

47
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Translate PPI

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Proton Pump Inhibitors

48
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State what the H stands for in H2 blockers

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Histamine- 2 Receptor Blockers

49
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How enteric coated tablets are affected by taking antacids, h2, blockers, or PPI’s

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Increase to dissolve in the stomach– they normally dissolve in the intestines where the pH is higher

50
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Mast Cells

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stationary basophils, they do NOT circulate in the blood vessels

51
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Histamines

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A neurotranmitters that irratiates Nerve Endings

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Prostalandins

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Tissue Hormones that causes Inflammation and dilation of blood vessels

53
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Leukotrienes

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Leukocytes with 3 double bonds: tissue hormones that cause inflammation and bronchoconstriction

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Recongize whether prostaglandins or leukotrienes are cause of asthmatic symptoms

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Leukotrienes produce symptoms of asthma

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The advantages or disadvantages of taking steroids or NSAIDS by an asthmatic

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should not take NSAIDs with asthmatic–they produce which cause inflammation and Bronchoconstriction

56
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AntiHistamine

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Blocking the effect of histamines that affect the respiratory system comptetes for histamine receptors.

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Decongestant

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any substance that decreases congestion or swelling in the respiratory tract vasocronstriction

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Forms of decongestants

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Nasal Decongestants: topical nasal sprays–fast acting but short duration
Systemic Decongestants: Oral—delayed onset, but longer duration

59
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The advantage of the second generation anti-histamines over the first generation anti-histamines

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Second is non-drowsy- does not cross the blood-brain barrier, less anticholinergic, Also longer duration

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Antitussives

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Any substance that decreases coughing coughs are normally initiated when the receptors in the chest are stimulated an impluse is then sent to the cough center in the medulla

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Expectorants

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Any substance that helps in coughing up and spitting out mucus and liquefies secretions.

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The synonym for antitussives

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Cough Suppressants

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Asthma

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shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing as a result of narrow airways due to bronchospasms, inflammation, edema, and visoids.

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Emphysema

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walls of alveoli breakdown : often cuased by smoking

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Chronic Bronchitis

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Continuous inflammation of the bronchi and excessive mucus

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COPD

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Increases resistance to air movement, loss of lung elasticity and prolonged expiration caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis and or emphysema

67
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Translate COPD

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

68
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The synonym of sympathominetic Broncholdilator

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Beta Adrenergic Agonist

69
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Definition of Mucplytics

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Liquefies and loosens thick mucus

70
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How sympathomimetic bronchodilators affect Bronchial smooth muscles

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They relax the bronchial smooth muscles

71
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Three types of drugs that cause bronchodilation

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1) Sympathomimetics
2) Anticholinergics
3) Xanthine Derivatives

72
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The three medications used to decrease respiratory Inflammation

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1) Corticosteroids
2) anti-leukotriene Drugs
3) Mast Cells Stabilizers

73
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Nebulizer

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A device that uses compressed air to form a mist which is inhaled

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Metered-Dose Inhaler

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a device that produces a short burst of vaporized medicine

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Powered Dose Inhaler

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“Disc” type of inhaler that administers a dry powder rather than a liquid depends on the patient inhalationto activate deliver and manage the adminitration of the drug

76
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Translate: MDI

PDI

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Metered-Dose Inhaler

Powdered-Dose Inhaler

77
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The common method of determining if the canister of an inhaler is empty

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If it floats in water without the mouth piece

78
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When the patient should rinse their mouth when using an inhaler

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After using inhalants, esecially after inhaling steroids

79
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When a bronchodilator should be used in reference to other inhaled medications

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Before other inhaled medication—-opens up bronchial tubes and therby increase absorption.

80
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When teaching about OTC and herbal supplements, the nurse should remember that:

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These products cannot be safely administered to infants, children, or pregnant or lactating women without first checking with the health care provider

81
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Which of the following is true of current legislation regarding herbal products?

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Herbal products are viewed as dietary supplements

82
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When taking a patient’s drug history, the nurse asks about use of OTC drugs. The patient rresponds by saying, Oh I frequently take something for my headaches, but didn’t mention it because aspirin is nonprescription, What is the best response

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Although aspirin is OTC, it’s still important to know why you take it, how much you take, and how often

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The nurse teaches a client that the increased need for Vit A to meet rapid tissue growth during pregnancy may be met by using increased amounts of food such as:

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Carrots

84
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A 7lb baby is born and admitted to the newborn nursery with an order for Vit K 1mg IM. The nurse is aware that this treatment is administered to

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Promote clotting of the blood

85
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Folic Acid supplements are precribed for a prenatal client. The nurse is aware that these are necessary to prevent:

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Fetal Neural Tube defects

86
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The nurse is aware that nutritional support of a clients natural defense mechanisms would indicate the need for a diet high in:

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Vits A, C, E and selenium

87
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A patient who is taking oral iron supplements calls the office, very upset about having “very black, shiny stools.” What should the nurse’s response be?

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It is normal for oral iron products to change stools to a black and tarry color.

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Which dietary information is important for the patient taking calcium supplements?

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Foods high in calcium include dairy products, sardines, and salmon.

89
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A 24 year old, thin woman, who runs 10 miles weekly, asks the nurse for advice about preventing osteoporosis. The dietary supplements that the nurse should recommend is:

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Calcium citrate and Vit. D

90
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A patient who is taking the bisphosphante alendronate (Fosamax) has been instructed to lie flat in bed for two days after having plastic surgery. Which intervention is appropriate at this time?

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She should not take the alendronate until she can sit up for 30 min.

91
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A 33 yr old is in the outpatient cancer center for his first round of chemotherapy. When is the best time to administer the intravenous dose of an antemetic?

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Thirty minutes before the chemotherapy begins

92
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A patient who has been receiving chemotherapy tells the nurse that he has been searching the internet for antinausea remedies and that he found a reference to a product called Emetrol.He wants to know if this drug would help him. The nurse’s best answer would be which of the following?

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This drug may not help the more severe nausea symptoms asscociated with chemotherapy.

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A patient has been on long-term antibiotic therapy as part of treatment for an infected leg wound. He tells the nurse that he has “spells of diarrhea” for the last week. Which medication is most appropriate for him at this time.

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Lactobacillus Acidophilus

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After the severe effects of dehydration are under control in a 3 month old infant, the physician orders lactobacilli granules to:

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Recolonize the normal flora of the gastrointestinal tract

95
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The physician prescribes bisacodyl (Dulcolax) for a client with cardiac disease. The nurse is aware that this drug acts by:

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Stimulating peristalsis

96
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What is the major concern regarding the administration of oral methylcellulose?

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Possible obstruction

97
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A patient is taking oral tetracycline complains of heartburn and requests an antacid. The nurse should:

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Give the tetracycline, but delay the antacid for 1 to 2 hours

98
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An adolescent with allergies has been using oxymetazoline(Afrin) nasal spray. The nurse explains that if more than the recommended dose is taken, the client may develop:

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Increased Nasal Congestion

99
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An antitussive cough medication would be the best choice for which patient?

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A patient who has had recent abdominal surgery

100
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After a nebulizer treatment with the B-agonist albuterol, the patient complains of feeling a little shaky, with slight tremors of the hands. His heart rate is 98 beats/min. Increased from the pretreatment of 88 beats/min. The nurse knows that this reaction is:

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an expected adverse effect of the medication

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A patient has been receiving an aminophylline infusion for 24 hours. When monitoring for adverse effects, the nurse knows to expect which of the following?

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Sinus Tachycardia

102
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After taking a dose of an inhaled corticosteroid, such as fluticason(Flonase), what is the most important action the patient should do next?

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Rinse out the mouth with water.

103
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A patient who has a history of asthma is experiencing an acute episode of shortness of breath and needs to take a medication for immediate relief. Which medication will the nurse choose for this situation?

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A B-agonist, such as albuterol

104
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Which vit that is deficient with the disease.

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Beriberi: Thiamine
Pellagra: Niacine
Pernicious anemia: B12
Night blindness: Vit. A
Infantile Rickets: Vit D
Scurvy: Vit C
105
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Water-Soluble Vit/Needs daily replacements/Excreted in Urine

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Vit B and Vit. C

Thiamine, Riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid

106
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Fat - Soluble Vit./Stored in the liver and fatty tissue/Excreted in the feces/ Excessive amounts are toxic

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Vit. A, D, E, and K

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