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NUR2474 / NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Exam 3 Blueprint | Rated A | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College

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NUR2474 / NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Exam 3 Blueprint | Rated A | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College Diabetes Medications • Short duration: Rapid-acting o Onset o Pea... k o Duration o Nursing considerations (administrations, complications) • Sliding scale insulins o Know how to read a sliding scale order o What kind of insulin can be given via sliding scale? • Long duration o Onset o Duration o Nursing considerations (administration, complications) • Drug interactions with insulin o Propranolol (beta blocker) • Glipizide o Disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol o Nursing considerations o Signs of hypoglycemia • Acarbose o Side effects o Nursing considerations • Insulin Glargine o Onset and Duration • Metformin o Know the mechanisms of action for oral anti diabetics Drugs for Thyroid Disorders • Levothyroxine o Client education o Administration considerations o Considerations with supplements and GI medications • Effects of hypothyroidism on pregnancy (fetus) Estrogen and Progestins • Side effects o What routes have fewer side effects? • Hormone Replacement Therapy o Benefits and risks (specifically combination progestin/estrogen • Application of transdermal estrogen spray Androgens • Application of testosterone gel • Adverse reactions of Androgens Drugs for BPH/ED • Doxazosin vs saw palmetto or finasteride • Sildenafil o Drug reactions- nitroglycerin Opioid Medications • Tolerance • Morphine o Assessment of effectiveness o Reversal agent and need for reversal o Treatment of side effects Antihistamines • Fexofenadine o Client teaching- administration, side effects, etc • Hydroxyzine o Client teaching- administration, side effects, etc • Use in pregnancy Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors: NSAIDs and Acetaminophen • Aspirin o Client teaching o Indications for use o Side effects • Acetaminophen o Maximum dose o Drug interaction-alcohol • Ibuprofen [Show More]

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