Nr 293 Final Exam 3 (2023/2024) Verified Questions And Answers (Full Exam)

Emollients {Ans: - stool softeners commonly prescribed for cardiac patients - helps avoid straining which can stress the heart EX: ducosate sodium-Colace}Adrenal glands: corticosteroids {Ans: - corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones involved in many physiological responses such as stress and immune responses. Corticosteroids can cause sodium retention, so it is important to monitor patients with heart failure. Corticosteroids can also cause hyperglycemia.}Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB) {Ans: - used to treat angina, hypertension, dysrythmias - EX: "PINES"}Insulin therapy {Ans: - rotate inj sites to avoid scar tissue which can inhibit absorption - when mixing insulin, draw up the 'clear' (ie. regular) into the syringe first - long acting insulin ie. Detemier (Levemir) and Glargine (Lantus) CANNOT be mixed as the pH will change and affect absorption rate. - if a patient has both long acting and regular insulin ordered, do not mix. use two different syringes.}H2 Antagonist {Ans: - used to prevent gastric ulcers - give famotidine 1 hour before meals to prevent heartburn/indigestion}Endocrine drugs {Ans: - Pituitary, thyroid, adrenal}Probiotics {Ans: helps to replace normal intestinal flora when patients have diarrhea (losing important flora and electrolytes) commonly due to antibiotics}Oral anti-diabetic drugs: