Week 3 Quiz: NURS 180 / NURS180
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Pharmacology | Questions and
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
WCU
Question:
What is the max amount of APAP in grams you can give a relatively healthy
patient in 24hrs?
Answer:
4grams
Question:
What is the antidote for Acetaminophen?
Answer:
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)-smells like rotten eggs.. check OTC labels
carefully!!
,Question:
Which medications delay disease progression by inhibiting the inflammatory
process? (prevent joint deformity)
Answer:
DMARDs
Question:
What is the purpose of DMARDs?
Answer:
To treat and decrease joint inflammation subsequently prevent joint damage
and deformity
Question:
How long do DMARDs take to start working?
Answer:
3-6 weeks
,Question:
These are taken until the DMARDs start taking effect?
Answer:
NSAIDs and Steroids (they do not prevent joint decay and deformation)
initial treatment of RA
Question:
DMARD 1 drug..non-biologic
Answer:
Methotrexate (MTX)
Question:
DMARD 1 drug..non-biologic
Answer:
Antimalarial: Hydroxychloroquine (can cause blindness)
Question:
DMARD 1 drug..non-biologic
Answer:
Sulfasalazine (anti-inflammatories)
, Question:
What is the 1st line DMARD and is also an immunosuppressant?
Answer:
MTX
Question:
MTX is _____ so we must teach pts to avoid what?
Answer:
Hepatotoxic, avoid ETOH
Question:
How much water per day should you instruct pts to drink while taking MTX?
Answer:
2L
Question:
If a pt is taking MTX, what 2 other meds/supps should you question the
doctor if it is not on their MAR?
Answer:
Leucovorin, Folic Acid supps (helps with alopecia); both given to protect
healthy cells from the ?'d med
(Latest Update )
Pharmacology | Questions and
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
WCU
Question:
What is the max amount of APAP in grams you can give a relatively healthy
patient in 24hrs?
Answer:
4grams
Question:
What is the antidote for Acetaminophen?
Answer:
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)-smells like rotten eggs.. check OTC labels
carefully!!
,Question:
Which medications delay disease progression by inhibiting the inflammatory
process? (prevent joint deformity)
Answer:
DMARDs
Question:
What is the purpose of DMARDs?
Answer:
To treat and decrease joint inflammation subsequently prevent joint damage
and deformity
Question:
How long do DMARDs take to start working?
Answer:
3-6 weeks
,Question:
These are taken until the DMARDs start taking effect?
Answer:
NSAIDs and Steroids (they do not prevent joint decay and deformation)
initial treatment of RA
Question:
DMARD 1 drug..non-biologic
Answer:
Methotrexate (MTX)
Question:
DMARD 1 drug..non-biologic
Answer:
Antimalarial: Hydroxychloroquine (can cause blindness)
Question:
DMARD 1 drug..non-biologic
Answer:
Sulfasalazine (anti-inflammatories)
, Question:
What is the 1st line DMARD and is also an immunosuppressant?
Answer:
MTX
Question:
MTX is _____ so we must teach pts to avoid what?
Answer:
Hepatotoxic, avoid ETOH
Question:
How much water per day should you instruct pts to drink while taking MTX?
Answer:
2L
Question:
If a pt is taking MTX, what 2 other meds/supps should you question the
doctor if it is not on their MAR?
Answer:
Leucovorin, Folic Acid supps (helps with alopecia); both given to protect
healthy cells from the ?'d med
