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NUR2474 / NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Exam 2 Review Updated - Rasmussen

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NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Exam 2 Review NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing NUR2474 Exam 2 Review Please review general tips from Quiz review document (tes ... t taking strategies, select all that apply questions, etc.). The test will utilize Respondus browser and monitor (using webcam). No notes or textbook allowed on the test. Calculator will be enabled in the browser. General tips for studying: 1. Memorize names of medication categories from the presentation 2. Memorize key drugs from categories above (there are many questions with specific drug names) 3. Use generic names 4. When reviewing particular drugs note category, indications, common side effects, toxicity signs (if applicable), reversal agents, mechanism of action (e.g. agonizing or antagonizing which receptors) 5. Read question instructions (there will be ‘select all that apply’ questions) Topics to review: 1. Educating patients on how to use metered dose inhalers (wait 1 min between puffs, etc.). a. For any patient prescribed an inhaler, the RN should ensure the client can self administer the medication. i. Teach back needed b. The patient should wait 1-2 minutes between puffs c. The patient should wait 5 minutes between 2 different inhalers d. The patient should take a bronchodilator before a corticosteroid medication (B before C) e. The patient must keep track of doses on their inhaler f. If opening a new inhaler, the patient should shake it and test before use. g. If dexterity is limited, a spacer can be used to get more medication in the airway. h. If the patient uses a steroid, they must wash their mouth out after use. [Show More]

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