NUR 203 Test 7 Study Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the NUR 203 Test 7 study guide, covering respiratory, gastrointestinal, and endocrine system pharmaceuticals and pathologies.

Asthma Prescription Compliance

Asthma medications that must be continued even if the client has not experienced an asthma attack in many months.

Methylxanthines

A drug class whose adverse effects must be thoroughly known by the nurse.

Montelukast (Singulair) Education

Specific teaching provided by the nurse to a client who has been prescribed this medication.

Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs)

Asthma medication delivery devices that are activated in a specific manner by the user.

Fungal Infection of the Throat

A specific side effect that can be caused by a particular therapeutic class of asthma medications.

Inhalation Therapy

The delivery method for asthma medication that is considered the most effective for treatment.

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) Dietary Restrictions

Education provided regarding specific nutritional limitations related to the management of peptic ulcers.

Duodenal Ulcers

A specific type of ulcer characterized by its own set of associated symptoms.

H. Pylori Combination Therapy

The practice of treating H. Pylori with multiple drugs or drug classifications simultaneously.

Proton-Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

A drug class for which the complications of long-term usage must be understood.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

A condition for which the clinician must know both the identifying symptoms and appropriate treatments.

H. Pylori Pathogenesis

The biological process and development mechanism by which H. Pylori causes disease.

Small and Large Intestines

The primary roles and functions of these distinct parts of the digestive tract.

Pancrelipase (Pancreaze)

A medication requiring specific client teaching provided by the nurse during the course of therapy.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

A gastrointestinal condition for which the underlying etiology must be known.

Colonoscopy Bowel Prep

The specific preparatory procedures to anticipate and manage prior to a colonoscopy exam.

Lifespan Constipation Risks

Potential for constipation across various client stages, including pregnant clients, infants, children, and the elderly.

Cushing's Syndrome

An endocrine disorder identified by a specific set of clinical symptoms.

Diabetes Insipidus

A condition that manifests with specific identifiable symptoms.

Radioactive Iodine ($Iodine-131$) Therapy

A treatment for which the nurse must know the anticipated outcomes for the client.

Thyroid Storm

A severe thyroid condition where symptoms must be closely observed while treatment is being administered.

Addison's Disease

A disorder requiring priority nursing interventions for client management.

Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism

Thyroid conditions which are both associated with specific severe symptoms.