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NUR2474 / NUR 2474 Final Exam 3 Review Updated: Pharmacology for Professional Nursing - Rasmussen

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NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Exam 3 Review (Final) NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing NUR2474 Exam 3 Review (Final) Please review general tips from Quiz revi... ew document (test 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. What to monitor in patients on insulin therapy, NPO status and insulin therapy a. Blood glucose level: 70-110 is optimal. Above 110 is hyperglycemic and less than 70 is hypoglycemic. b. If above a certain range, we may give insulin on a sliding scale. c. If NPO and hypoglycemia, the nurse should prepare to administer IV D50 so the patient does not have anything to eat or drink but is still able to get a sugar glucose solution quickly to increase the blood glucose level. After this is done, the BG level should be rechecked. [Show More]

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