Overview
Question #1
Create a concept map for one (1) of the dermatologic medications listed in the Lesson Plan.
This NUR 1141 - Pharmacology Concept Map-1.docx must be used.
Question #2
A mother brought her two-year-old daughter to the pediatrician because she was fussy all night and constantly kept pulling on her right ear. The daughter was prescribed antibiotic otic drops for otitis media.
• What information should the nurse include when teaching about the administration of these drops. Be specific.
• What are the differences when the otic drops are being administered for a 32-year-old? Include patient teachings.
Question #3
Differentiate between antigens, antibodies, toxoids, and immunoglobulins.
Discuss the various types of immunizations and provide an example of each:
• Natural active immunization
• Artificial active immunization
• Natural passive immunization
• Artificial passive immunization
Question #4
A patient recently had a liver transplant and is admitted to the hospital for asthma exacerbation. One of his home medications is cyclosporine (Sandimmune). The medication pyxis is stocked with Neoral, a cyclosporine-modified form, instead.
• What is the difference between the two medications?
• Can this patient receive Neoral? Why or why not?
Question #5
A 62-year-old woman is accompanied by her son to an ophthalmologist appointment recommended by her primary care provider. The patient is reluctant to go because she says her eyes are "fine." A topical anesthetic is place in the eye and the opthamologist measures her intraocular pressure to 23 mm Hg. Tropicamide drops are applied and the patient is sent to the waiting room until mydriatic and cycloplegic effects occur.
• What are mydriatic and cycloplegic effects, and what are their purposes in this situation?
The patient was prescribed timolol and rushed home to see the home health nurse. The patient did not have the time to get her prescription filled. The home health nurse is reviewing the prescription and it reads: “Timolol (Timoptic) two gtts AD daily HS.”
•Which actions should the nurse take? Explain your answer.
•What patient teaching should you provide about timolol?
Chapters 45-46 and 48-57
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process - LILLEY | RAINFORTH COLLINS | SNYDER 10th edition