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NURS 615 exam 2 Version A& B 2025, Maryville University nursing exam questions, verified NURS 615 answers, NURS 615 study guide PDF, NURS 615 exam prep 2025, graded A+
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What are benzodiazepines useful for treating? - ANSWER-- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Agitation
- Seizures
- Muscle spasms
- Alcohol withdrawal
- Pre-medication (medical and dental)
Action of anorexiants - ANSWER-Decreases hunger by altering chemical control of nerve impulse transmission in the appetite control center of the hypothalamus.
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What chemicals are released with Phentermine? - ANSWER-- Epinephrine
- Norepinephrine
What action does epinephrine and norepinephrine have for weight loss? - ANSWER-The breakdown of stored fat by fat cells
Interactions for Phentermine - ANSWER-- St John's Wort
- SSRIs
Causes serotonin syndrome
- topiramate (Topamax)
Increases levels in the body
- Alcohol
Causes adverse CNS events
How long should Phentermine be used? - ANSWER-Should not be used longer than 6 months due to tolerance
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What factors place the patient at risk for antibiotic resistance? - ANSWER-Not finishing antibiotic therapy thus producing bacteria cells that are immune to their effects
What are the safest antibiotics for pregnant women and children? - ANSWER-penicillin and amoxicillin clavulanate (Augmentin)
What antibiotics should be avoided by pregnant women and children? - ANSWER-Tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones
Which antibiotics inhibit cell wall synthesis? - ANSWER-- Beta-lactam antibiotics
- Vancomycin
Why is clavulanate added to amoxicillin? - ANSWER-To work as a beta-lactamase inhibitor
What is the percentage of anaphylaxis reaction to beta-lactam antibiotics? - ANSWER-0.01%
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What is the percentage of non-severe reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics? - ANSWER-1%
What is the proper dosing of amoxicillin for dental surgery? - ANSWER-amoxicillin 2 grams (adults) and 50 mg/kg (children)
Patient education for penicillin-induced diarrhea - ANSWER-- Continue taking medication
- Increase water intake
- Eat yogurt or take probiotics to repopulate flora
Black Box Warning for Fluoroquinolones - ANSWER-Tendon rupture
What infections should levofloxacin (Levaquin) be reserved for?
- ANSWER-- Hospital-acquired pneumonia
- Community-acquired pneumonia with comorbidities
Why should fluoroquinolones not be used in children? - ANSWER-Impaired musculoskeletal development
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