Nur 378 Exam 3 Questions With Correct Answers.

Prazosin Therapeutic Uses {Ans: Used to treat and manage hypertension}Levodopa/Carbidopa {Ans: Dopamine synthesis medication Most effective Parkinson's Disease med "wearing off" effect may occur at the end of dosing interval Adverse Effects -N/V, drowsiness -Dyskinesia (head bobbing, tics, grimacing, tremors -Orthostatic hypotension -tachycardia, palpitations, irregular heartbeat Nursing Actions -Administer w/ food -Avoid w/ foods high in protein bc absorption is delayed -monitor BP and postural hypotension Client Education -Eat protein in several small portions of the day -Avoid vitamin preparations and foods containing pyridoxine (wheat germ, green vegetables, bananas, whole grain cereals, liver, legumes)}Phenylephrine Therapeutic uses {Ans: -Reduces nasal congestion (locally) -Elevates blood pressure (parenterally) -Dilates pupils (eyedrops) -Local anesthetic (delays absorption)}Haloperidol (Haldol) {Ans: typical antipsychotic that decreases symptoms of psychosis and anxiety, side effects Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, difficulty urinating, sleep disturbances, headache, and anxiety may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting)}Atropine Therapeutic Uses {Ans: -Preanesthetic medication to reduce secretions during surgery -Disorders of the eyes (pupillary dilation, paralysis of ciliary muscles) --> during ocular surgery or eye exam. -Bradycardia or to treat