Nsu Nura 1100 Exam 3 Study: Pharmacology Questions With Complete Solutions

What response to an assessment tells the nurse to administer Narcan to an overdose patient? {Ans: unresponsiveness to physical stimulation shallow breathing (less than 8 resp. per minute) pinpoint pupils}Aspirin (ASA): Bayer, Bufferin comes as 81 mg ___ and ECASA (___). ECASA allows dissolving the occur in the small intestine instead of the stomach to protect stomach lining. {Ans: "chewable" tablets enteric coated ASA}Sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim/ Bactrim/ Septra *in what ABX classification* are used to treat ___ and ___. {Ans: *Sulfa Drugs* UTI's and respiratory infections --a follow up urinalysis is required after full course of ABX}ASA's decrease platelet aggregation to lower risk of stroke or MI. How long prior to a surgery or any other procedure that may cause a risk of bleeding should a Pt stop taking an ASA? {Ans: 1 week (can differ with provider's orders)}What syndrome can develop from high levels of corticosteroids for a prolonged period of time? What are signs and symptoms of this syndrome? {Ans: Cushing's syndrome thinning scalp hair acne moon face red cheeks weight gain purple striae thin skin and muscle atrophy bruises easily increased body & facial hair}What allows the nurse to know Dextrose 50% needs