Nurs 615 Exam 4 Questions And Answers 2024/2025 Graded A

Appropriate use of a short acting bet agonist {Ans: relief of acute asthma attacks. Long acting beta agonist are used for prevention in contrast}Adverse effects of inhaled muscarinic receptor antagonists? {Ans: cough, hoarseness, rare allergic reactions, dry mouth, anticholinergic effects (urinary retention, dizziness, drowsiness, and constipation}Inhaled Beta Agonists {Ans: activation ob beta cells through increasing cyclic AMP in the cell. (albuterol)}Action of loperamide {Ans: Opioid receptor agonists. Works similar to morphine which decreases the activity of the tone of the smooth muscle in the GI tract and slows down motility. Suppress the gastrocolic reflex which is activation with stomach stretch encourages a bowel movement after eating.}Primary use of tiotropium {Ans: maintenance of COPD}Potassium sparing diuretics {Ans: Spironolactone (Aldactone), do not promote the secretion of potassium in urine}Proton pump Inhibitors risks: {Ans: Decreased absorption of Iron and B12 lead to anemias. So PPI may cause anemias. Decreased Calcium absorption can lead to osteoporosis and fractures}Mechanism of action for albuterol {Ans: Activation of beta adrenergic receptors leads to a relaxation of smooth muscle in the lung and dilation and opening of the airways.}Most appropriate laxative for a 10 year old child? {Ans: Miralax}Tiotropium