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Pharmacology Test 1
Chapters 1 to 5 Study Guide
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Diuretic Therapy
For fluid overload, diuretic therapy would be the
treatment.
If pt has electrolyte imbalance (fluid overload) will
they lose potassium?(Electrolyte Imbalance)
Yes.
Prophylactic Antibiotics
Antibiotics before surgery are given prophylactically
to prevent infection.
Levothyroxine
Brand name (synthroid) is to treat hypothyroidism.
(Replacement drug)
Insulin Engineering
Escherichia coli plays a role in engineering insulin.
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LPN IV Restrictions
LPN may not be allowed to start/discontinue/monitor
IV fluids. Can not touch the central line.
Digoxin
Drug to treat heart failure, and derived from the
foxglove plant.
Diuretic Therapy Monitoring
Nurse should monitor intake & output of fluids,
swelling -> monitor weight -> decrease fluids.
Patient has an infection. What should the patient be
on? (Select All That Apply)
Antibiotics, pain management, fever medications.
How do you know medications are absorbed through
the skin?
Sterilize skin first to absorb properly.
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Pharmacology Test 1
Chapters 1 to 5 Study Guide
and Test Bank
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Diuretic Therapy
For fluid overload, diuretic therapy would be the
treatment.
If pt has electrolyte imbalance (fluid overload) will
they lose potassium?(Electrolyte Imbalance)
Yes.
Prophylactic Antibiotics
Antibiotics before surgery are given prophylactically
to prevent infection.
Levothyroxine
Brand name (synthroid) is to treat hypothyroidism.
(Replacement drug)
Insulin Engineering
Escherichia coli plays a role in engineering insulin.
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LPN IV Restrictions
LPN may not be allowed to start/discontinue/monitor
IV fluids. Can not touch the central line.
Digoxin
Drug to treat heart failure, and derived from the
foxglove plant.
Diuretic Therapy Monitoring
Nurse should monitor intake & output of fluids,
swelling -> monitor weight -> decrease fluids.
Patient has an infection. What should the patient be
on? (Select All That Apply)
Antibiotics, pain management, fever medications.
How do you know medications are absorbed through
the skin?
Sterilize skin first to absorb properly.
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