Pharmacology Test #4 V1 Study Guide PDF

[ **Pharmacology Test \#4 V1 Study Guide** ] **Please note that this guide is meant to help but it is not all inclusive. Some items are not able to be prompted because they are evaluating critical thinking. You will need to review the PPTs and read your online text to have all the information neede...

[ **Pharmacology Test \#4 V1 Study Guide** ] **Please note that this guide is meant to help but it is not all inclusive. Some items are not able to be prompted because they are evaluating critical thinking. You will need to review the PPTs and read your online text to have all the information needed for the exam.** **Module 9 The Reproductive and Genitourinary Systems** 1. **Review how the medication dinoprostone is administered and its action.** Prepares the cervix for delivery and stimulates labor by starting uterine contractions.It's inserted into the vagina. 2. **Review the risk factors for erectile dysfunction.** Highest risk for ED= diabetes 3. **Review medications that would be administered for the diagnosis of BPH.** Finasteride ( Propecia, Proscar)-reduces prostate size 4. **Review contraceptive therapy that a client does not have to self-administer.** IUD and implantable rods= client doesn't have to self-administer 5. **Review contraindications to oxytocin therapy.** Not for use with clients who have cephalopelvic disproportion 6. **Review combination oral contraceptives and which clients they should be used cautiously with.** Ethinylestradiol drospirenone (yasmin) Caution use in clients with diabetes and heart disease 7. **Review client education for finasteride.** Wear protective clothing and sunscreen 8. **Review drugs that are contraindicated for use with sildenafil.** Nitroglycerin for chest pain 9. **Review medication that would be administered for urinary obstruction due to enlarged prostate.** Tamsulosin (flomax)-Relaxes muscle in the prostate and bladder 10. **Review client education for missed doses of an oral contraceptive.** Take missed doses as soon as possible 11. **Review what the nurse should monitor for in a client receiving terbutaline.** Monitor heart rate and respiratory status 12. **Review client safety education for the medication tamsulosin.** Change positions slowly 13. **Review client dietary education for the mediation sildenafil.** Do not take the drug with high-fat foods 14. **Review side effects of hormone-based contraceptive therapy.** Increase risk for blood clot, mood swings, breast tenderness 15. **Review nursing care associated with the administration of magnesium sulfate for a pregnant woman.** Monitor cardiac status, monitor VS frequently, strict I&O, monitor serum magnesium 16. **Review nursing care associated with the administration of a cervical ripening agent.** Monitoring client and fetus, additional doses may be given, oxytocin may be needed to stimulate labor **Module 10 The Endocrine System** 17. **Review administration protocol for Lantus insulin.** Long-acting w/ sustained BG control, Q24 hrs For type 1 and type 2 diabetes, chemically similar to insulin produced by the body 18. **Review the type of insulin that would be used to correct a high blood sugar.** Lispro (Humalog) regular insulin 19. **Review the type of insulin that would be used as part of a sliding scale insulin protocol.** Lispro (Humalog)= fast acting and regular insulin 20. **Review nursing assessments that are priority when a client is taking glipizide.** Monitor BG levels closely 21. **Review how the medication thiazolidinedione works on glucose in the body.** Treats type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity 22. **Review storage information for insulin vials.** Insulin opened & left at room temperature is only good for 30 days 23. **Review adverse drug reactions for the medication exenatide (Byetta).** Pancreatitis, Renal failure 24. **Review administration instructions for sustained release glipizide.** Take 1 once a day, 30 minutes before a meal 25. **Review how a nurse would evaluate effectiveness of the medication somatropin (Genotropin).** Monitor effectiveness by assessing height/weight 26. **Review administration instructions for the medication pramlintide.** Take medication before meals 27. **Review the importance of rotating insulin injection sites and what this will prevent.** Rotate injection sites to prevent skin irritation and lipohypertrophy and increase absorption of insulin 28. **Review adverse drug reaction for the medication levothyroxine.** Tremors, palpitations (Report to provider) 29. **Review the protocol for mixing two insulins together in a syringe.** When mixing insulin, follow RN. Draw up regular insulin first, then NPH **Module 11 The Immune System** 30. Review client education for methotrexate. Avoid drinking alcohol and report yellowing of the eyes immediately, risk for infection 31. **Review the medication regimen for clients with AIDs.** - 32. **Review the type of immunity that includes vaccines.** - - - **Review adverse drug reactions for the medication imatinib.** Fluid retention that could lead to pulmonary edema- what would this look like in your client? 33. **Review HIV medications that help prevent transfer to a fetus.** Enzyme Inhibitors= Retrovir, zdv 34. **Review adverse drug reactions for the medication tamoxifen.** Abnormal menstrual bleeding 35. **Review recommended immunizations for individuals aged 50 years or older (older adults).** Herpes zoster vaccine Tetanus booster every 10 years 36. **Review recommended immunizations for birth through 6 years of age.** Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) 37. **Review adverse drug reactions for the medication vincristine.** Weak hand grasps 38. **Review laboratory values to monitor and report for the medication zidovudine.** Monitor hemoglobin level- anemia (\