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RNSG 1301 Key Concepts Final Exam Question And Answers/TOP SCORE

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Key Concepts RNSG 1301 Final exam Fall 2019 (updated) When studying remember to know the indications, contraindications, common and severe adverse effects, special considerations regarding admini stra... tion, teaching points and the nonpharmacologic treatment that can be implemented for the condition to improve drug effectiveness. There may be two or more questions on some of the high alert or frequently administered drugs to make sure you are knowledgeable of the adverse effects, management of overdosage and use of antidotes. Don’t forget the nursing process and remember to answer the question being asked, read items care fully. Ch 1 Routes of administration Controlled substances (2)  5 categories/schedules  Meds that have 0 risk for addiction are not scheduled o ex: insulin, bp & cholesterol med. , Propofol, Gabapentin Schedule I  NO currently accepted medical use & a high potential for abuse.  Ex: o heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4- methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, & peyote Schedule II  High potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological/physical dependence.  considered dangerous.  Ex: o Narcotics, amphetamines, barbituates. Combination products with < than 15 mgs of hydrocodone per dosage unit (Vicodin), cocaine, opium, codeine, morphine, methamphetamine, methadone, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), oxycodone (OxyContin), fentanyl, Dexedrine, Adderall, & Ritalin Schedule III  moderate to low potential for physical & psychological dependence.  abuse potential is less than Schedule I & Schedule II drugs but more than Schedule IV. Ex: o Products containing < 90 mgs of codeine per dosage unit (Tylenol with codeine), ketamine, Vicodin, anabolic steroids, testosterone Schedule IV  LOW potential for abuse & low risk of dependence.  Ex: o Xanax, Soma, Darvon, Darvocet, Valium, Ativan, Talwin, Ambien, Tramadol Schedule V  drugs with lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV & consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics. Schedule V drugs are generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, & analgesic purposes [Show More]

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