Pharm 2 Exam #2 (Chapt. 55, 46, 35, 36)

Question 1

1. Describe indications (5 categories) for the emergency drugs listed in this chapter.

Question 2

2. Describe the indications for the emergency drugs listed in this chapter.

Question 3

3. Define the basic mechanism of action for each emergency drug.

Question 4

4. Discuss pertinent nursing considerations and actions specific for each drug.

Question 5

5. Explain how to properly administer emergency drugs.

Question 6

6. Describe significant adverse effects of each drug.

Question 7

Compare the hormones secreted from the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands.

Question 8

2. Differentiate among the hormones from the adenohypophysis and the neurohypophysis.

Question 9

3. Differentiate the actions and uses of hormones from the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands: thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), calcitonin, parathyroid hormone (PTH), mineralocorticoids, and glucocorticoids.

Question 10

4. Differentiate the side effects of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

Question 11

5. Apply the nursing process, including patient teaching, of drug therapy related to hormonal replacement or hormonal inhibition for the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands.

Question 12

Compare antihistamine (H1 blocker), decongestant (sympathomimetic amine), antitussive, and expectorant drug groups.

Question 13

Differentiate between rhinitis, sinusitis, and pharyngitis.

Question 14

Describe the side effects of nasal decongestants and how they can be avoided.

Question 15

Apply the nursing process for drugs used to treat the common cold.

Question 16

Compare the two major categories of lower respiratory tract disorders: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and restrictive lung disease.

Question 17

Differentiate the drug groups used to treat COPD and asthma and the desired effects of each.

Question 18

Compare the side effects of beta2-adrenergic agonists and methylxanthines.

Question 19

Describe the therapeutic serum or plasma theophylline level and the toxic level.

Question 20

Contrast the therapeutic effects of leukotriene antagonists, glucocorticoids, cromolyn, antihistamines, and mucolytics for COPD and asthma.

Question 21

Apply the nursing process for the patient taking drugs commonly used for COPD, including asthma, and restrictive lung disease.