NUR 283 COMP 1-3 MEDS 2026 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
BP meds ((lisinopril, metoprolol, valsartan, etc) - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔DANGLE patient
on the side of the bed before rising and to change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension!
Epoetin Alfa - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔stimulates RBC production; used to treat anemia
and on patient's during chemotherapy; **increases Hgb as an expected result of the medication.
**MONITOR for signs of HTN, stroke, blood clots and myocardial infarction.(stroke)
Neupogen (filgrastim): - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔bone marrow stimulant produces WBC's
WATCH for INCREASE in WBC's example: 2.6 goes up to 6
Lithium discharge instructions: - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔lithium levels decrease and can
be caused by dehydration with long runs or strenuous exercise.
Monitor for Lithium toxicity 2.0 or greater
MUST MAINTAIN adequate sodium (normal range 135-145) and fluids 2-3L daily to
If patient requires 12 weeks of antibiotic therapy they will need a PICC line for infusions DO NOT send
an? - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔IV drug user home with PICC line!!
MDRO's (multi-drug resistant organisms:
MRSA: drugs to treat: vancomycin, rifampin
VRE: drugs to treat: penicillin, amoxicillin
ESBL: drugs to treat: Meropenem
, 1. Resistance occurs when a client receiving 2 medications (first-line and second-line medications)
discontinues 1 of the medications.
2. The client briefly experiences some response from the single medication but then large numbers of
resistant organisms begin to grow.
3. The client, infectious again, transmits the drug-resistant organism to other individuals.
4. As this event is repeated, an organism developsthat is resistant to many of the first-line tuberculosis
medications - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔
Transdermal patch patient teaching: - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔NEVER throw it away in a
trash can! It does not need to be covered while in the shower, DO NOT place over an abrasion or bruise
Nitroglycerin - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔should be replaced after 3 months of storage, if
patient reports the nitro reduced their chest pain to a 3 they should take another pill
Taken at the first sign of chest pain.
You may use nitroglycerin sublingual within 5 to 10 minutes before an activity you think might cause
chest pain.
Try to rest or stay seated when you take nitroglycerin (may cause dizziness or fainting)
headache is a common side effect
Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic) potassium depleting - correct answer
<<<<<💕💕💕✔✔NOT for diabetics, hypotension, syncope, SLE, Gout, ANY of THESE electrolyte
imbalances: hypercalcemia, hypochloremia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia, or
metabolic alkalosis. WATCH if patient has muscle cramps may need to hold.
Desmopressin for DI/diabetes insipidus, expected outcome with medication would be - correct answer
<<<<<💕💕💕✔✔decreased UO from 500ml/hr down to 125 ml/hr
Gentamicin peak and trough: - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔PEAK 30 minutes after infusion;
TROUGH right before next medication administration
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
BP meds ((lisinopril, metoprolol, valsartan, etc) - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔DANGLE patient
on the side of the bed before rising and to change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension!
Epoetin Alfa - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔stimulates RBC production; used to treat anemia
and on patient's during chemotherapy; **increases Hgb as an expected result of the medication.
**MONITOR for signs of HTN, stroke, blood clots and myocardial infarction.(stroke)
Neupogen (filgrastim): - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔bone marrow stimulant produces WBC's
WATCH for INCREASE in WBC's example: 2.6 goes up to 6
Lithium discharge instructions: - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔lithium levels decrease and can
be caused by dehydration with long runs or strenuous exercise.
Monitor for Lithium toxicity 2.0 or greater
MUST MAINTAIN adequate sodium (normal range 135-145) and fluids 2-3L daily to
If patient requires 12 weeks of antibiotic therapy they will need a PICC line for infusions DO NOT send
an? - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔IV drug user home with PICC line!!
MDRO's (multi-drug resistant organisms:
MRSA: drugs to treat: vancomycin, rifampin
VRE: drugs to treat: penicillin, amoxicillin
ESBL: drugs to treat: Meropenem
, 1. Resistance occurs when a client receiving 2 medications (first-line and second-line medications)
discontinues 1 of the medications.
2. The client briefly experiences some response from the single medication but then large numbers of
resistant organisms begin to grow.
3. The client, infectious again, transmits the drug-resistant organism to other individuals.
4. As this event is repeated, an organism developsthat is resistant to many of the first-line tuberculosis
medications - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔
Transdermal patch patient teaching: - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔NEVER throw it away in a
trash can! It does not need to be covered while in the shower, DO NOT place over an abrasion or bruise
Nitroglycerin - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔should be replaced after 3 months of storage, if
patient reports the nitro reduced their chest pain to a 3 they should take another pill
Taken at the first sign of chest pain.
You may use nitroglycerin sublingual within 5 to 10 minutes before an activity you think might cause
chest pain.
Try to rest or stay seated when you take nitroglycerin (may cause dizziness or fainting)
headache is a common side effect
Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic) potassium depleting - correct answer
<<<<<💕💕💕✔✔NOT for diabetics, hypotension, syncope, SLE, Gout, ANY of THESE electrolyte
imbalances: hypercalcemia, hypochloremia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia, or
metabolic alkalosis. WATCH if patient has muscle cramps may need to hold.
Desmopressin for DI/diabetes insipidus, expected outcome with medication would be - correct answer
<<<<<💕💕💕✔✔decreased UO from 500ml/hr down to 125 ml/hr
Gentamicin peak and trough: - correct answer <<<<<💕💕💕✔✔PEAK 30 minutes after infusion;
TROUGH right before next medication administration
