PN 2005 FINAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question : Opioids
CORRECT ANSWER : -also known as narcotics.
-used to manage moderate to severe pain -highly effective for acute and chronic pain (post surgical/ cancer pain).-highly addictive and can cause euphoria prolonged use can lead to tolerance, physical dependence and addiction.
Question : Beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, Cacium channel
blokers, Diuretics
CORRECT ANSWER : medications to manage hypertension
Question : Beta Blockers (metroprolol)
CORRECT ANSWER : -decrease heart rate and dilate
arteries by blocking beta receptors -reduce heart rate and the force of contraction, lowering blood pressure
Question : ACE inhibitors (Lisinopril)
CORRECT ANSWER : * block the conversion of
angiotensin 1 to angiotensin II, leading to vasodilation and reduce blood pressure.used for? HTN, heart failure, MI, diabetic nephropathy side effects/adverse effects? persistent dry cough, angioedema, hypotension
Question : Calcium channel blockers (amlodipine)
CORRECT ANSWER : -Decrease the force of contraction of
the muscle cells, and dilate arteries by blocking calcium.Reduces blood pressure and the effort the heart must exert to pump blood. Controls rate in ST, Aflutter, Afib.-inhibit calcium ions from entering cardiac and smooth muscle cells, causing relaxation of blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.
Question : Diuretics (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide)
CORRECT ANSWER : Help the kidneys remove excess
sodium and water, reducing blood volume and blood pressure
Question : what to check before administering warfarin?
CORRECT ANSWER : Latest INR (international
normalized ratio), signs of bleeding, list of meds and contraindications, liver dse, recent surgery.
Question : warfarin (Coumadin, anti-coagulant)
CORRECT ANSWER : has a narrow therapeutic index,
incorrect dosing can lead to serious bleeding of clotting complications.
Question : SSRI
CORRECT ANSWER : Selective Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitor
Question : SSRI (Prozac, Oxactin, citalopram)
CORRECT ANSWER : -primarily used to treat depression
and anxiety disorders by increasing levels of serotonin in brain
Question : Selective serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
CORRECT ANSWER : block the reuptake if serotonin i to
neurone, making more serotonin available inthe synaptic space, which hel[ps improve mood and reduce anxiety.
Question : 10 rights of medication administration
CORRECT ANSWER : Right medication
Right dose Right time Right route Right client Right reason Right documentation Right to refuse Right assessment Right evaluation