Module 9
Which type of drug causes sleep and is considered more potent?
Hypnotics
Which classification of drugs is habit forming?
Barbiturates
30-60 minutes before bedtime
Which structure is responsible for color vision?
Cones
The nurse instructs the client self administering ear drops to lay on the opposite side for....
5 minutes.
This classification of drugs becomes a sedative-hypnotic at higher doses.
Benzodiazepines
What is the treatment for a barbiturate overdose?
Maintain airway, oxygen, fluids, pressor support.
Which medication should be avoided in children with depression or previous suicidal ideations?
Atomoxetine
Which classification of drugs causes pupil dilation?
Mydriatics
This eye ointment is used in neonates to prevent Neisseria gonorrhea infections.
Erythromycin
What is the antidote for benzodiazepines?
Flumazenil
Which medication is used for patients with status epilepticus that is not responding to other treatment?
pentobarbital
What is a risk factor for bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
Preterm and intubation.
It can cause permanent change in eye color to brown.
Ear drops if administered cold can cause....
dizziness, nausea, vomiting
Which medication can cause hallucinations and sleep walking?
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Your patient had a recent back injury and is taking a muscle relaxer, which other substances should be avoided?
Benzodiazepines and Alcohol
A child with ADHD is having difficulty sleeping, what should the nurse instruct the parents to do?
Give the last dose of medication 4-6 hours before bedtime to reduce insomnia.
Cholinergic Drugs can be used for both open angle glaucoma and angle closure glaucoma. T/F
True
To help with absorption and distribution the nurse instructs the client to do this after administering ear drops.
Massage the tragus.
Your patient only sleeps 5-6 hours per night, which medication would be contraindicated?
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Baclofen can be given in these forms:
Oral, injectable and through an implanted pump
A patient is admitted with yellowing of the skin and eyes, which supplement might you suspect?
Kava
The nurse understands that increased ocular pressure is caused by inadequate drainage of...
aqueous humour
The nurse administering eye drops to a patient will educate the patient that this side effect may occur but will not last for long.
burning or stinging.