Exam 2: NUR100 / NUR 100 (Latest
2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis
Question:
if you were a nurse caring for a child, and the child is starting on Ritalin, or methophenyldate, what assessment would you want to do on that child?
Answer:
- blood pressure
- weight (at risk of weight loss)
- height
- nutritional assessment
- use of caffeine or other stimulants
Question:
what is the medication used to treat narcolepsy?
Answer:
Modanifil 1 / 3
Question:
if you were teaching a patient about ritalin or methophenyldate, what would you ensure they know?
Answer:
- no concurrent use of caffeine or other stimulants
- take at the beginning of the day
- monitor BP and weight
- notify provider if it is not working
Question:
medication that is used to treat insomnia that has low side effects
Answer:
- ramelton
- melatonin agonist
Question:
what are some things that are true about propofol?
Answer:
- patients have to have an advanced airway (be on mechanical ventilation)
- RN cannot administer
- should not be used for a long period of time
- not a stimulant
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Question:
what is the name for a seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes?
Answer:
status epilepticus (medical emergency)
Question:
what is the name for an asthma attack lasting longer than 5 minutes?
Answer:
status asthmaticus (medical emergency)
Question:
if a patient is discharged from the hospital on seizure medication and comes back still having seizures, what action should be taken?
Answer:
check their serum levels
Question:
if a woman is taking dilantin and taking oral contraceptives, what additional actions should they tale
Answer:
use a barrier method contraceptive as well
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