A substance that can harm the fetus or embryo of a woman.
What is A TERATOGEN?
100
Destroying bacteria is this agent's main objective. Unfortunately this spectrum of anti-infectives destroys beneficial bacteria, increasing the risk of superinfections.
What BROAD spectrum?
100
An anticholinergic drug to treat bradycardia.
What is ATROPINE?
100
The sequence of inflammatory response in a wound.
What is 1) REDNESS
2) SWELLING
3) HEAT
4) PAIN
100
A rubbing sound heard during both diastole and systole upon auscultation, caused by inflammation of the layers of the pericardial sac.
What is PERICARDIAL FRICTION RUB?
200
Rod-shaped cell component that produces energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
What are MITOCHONDRIA?
200
A priority nursing action for a patient who is receiving an immune suppressant drug.
What is INFECTION CONTROL / PREVENTION OF INFECTION?
200
This cholinergic agonist drug is used for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
What is DONEPEZIL (ARICEPT)?
200
Aminoglycoside therapy should include monitoring this body system daily for toxic effects.
What is the RENAL SYSTEM?
200
The nurse should expect for this salicylate to be ordered for a patient with newly diagnosed ulcerative colitis.
What is BALSALAZIDE (COLAZAL)
300
The largest factor effecting drug absorption.
What is ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION?
300
Education regarding the overuse of acetaminophen (Tylenol) should be provided to help prevent this significant adverse complication.
What is LIVER TOXICITY?
300
Common T- and B- Cell Immune Suppressant used to block the normal effects of the immune system in cases of organ transplantation.
What is CYCLOSPORINE (SANDIMMUNE)?
300
The patient is not sure if she received immunizations as a child, but has to prove immunity. This method may help her get her proof.
What is SERUM ANTIBODY TITER?
300
When the body responds to specific self-antigens to produce antibodies or cell-mediated immune responses against its own cells.
What is AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE?
400
States that animal studies have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus, but there have been no adequate studies in pregnant women.
What is PREGNANCY CATEGORY B?
400
Mixing administration of anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDS) and loop diuretics can cause this adverse action.
What is DECREASED DIURETIC EFFECTS?
400
Drug classification that includes the drug ciprofloxacin (Cipro).
What is FLUOROQUINOLONE?
400
Aminoclycosides and this drug should be not be administered together due to the increased riskof ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and neurotoxicity.
What is FUROSEMIDE (LASIX)?
400
The body system that will be stimulated when cholinergic agonist drugs are administered to a patient.
What is THE PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM?
500
Regulation of the functions of the cell, integration of the functions of different organ systems, and controlling vital functions all help achieve this ultimate goal within the body.
What is HOMEOSTASIS?
500
This is suspected when a new diabetic complains of not feeling well, sweating, and cool / clammy skin.
What is HYPOGLYCEMIA?
500
The following drugs belong to this classification: belomethasone (Beclovent); hydrocortisone (Cortef); and prednisone (Deltasone).
What are GLUCOCORTICOIDS?
500
A patient treated for a UTI earlier in the day presents to the ED again with respiratory distress, blood pressure of 185/105, and difficulty breathing. The nurse expects a diagnosis of this complication for this patient.
What is ANAPHYLAXIS?
500
The drug of choice for hypothyroid ism in children because of its predictable bioavailability and reliability.