Med Surg 242 Exam 4 Review. Latest
2026-2027. Questions & Correct
Answers. Graded A
A-Fib give pt? - ANSdiltiazem
alteplase (TPA) contraindications? - ANSactive bleeding/pt had
hemorrhagic stroke
Angle closure glaucoma? - ANSmedical emergency
ocular pain/red eye/decreased vision
*dilated pupils*
Antiepileptic Drugs can lead to? - ANSosteoporosis
citrus fruit increase drug toxicity
decrease the effects of warfarin
Atherosclerosis? - ANSbruit/swooshing sound heard over carotid artery
Atropine? - ANSused for bradycardia
(don't give to pt with hypertension)
Beurger's Disease? - ANSQuit Smoking
1
, BKA (amputation)? - ANS*push stump down towards bed to prepare for
prosthesis
prone position multiple times daily
BNP diagnostic test? - ANSwill be high in pt's with HF
Cardiac cath post op care? - ANSbedrest 2-6 hrs after
Casts? - ANSkeep dry
allow 2 fingers
Causes of osteomyelitis? - ANSAnimal Bite
defibrillation? - ANSfor immediate life threatening arrhythmias when pt don't
have a pulse
ECG strips? - ANSPR interval 0.12-0.20 / QRS interval 0.06-0.10
Eyedrop administration? - ANSpunctual occlusion to prevent systemic
wait 5-10 between multiple drops
drop in conjunctiva
Fat embolism? - ANShappens in fractures of large bones
(hip/pelvis/femur)
Fracture complication (Acute Compartment Syndrome)? -
ANSparesthesia/pain (early)
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2026-2027. Questions & Correct
Answers. Graded A
A-Fib give pt? - ANSdiltiazem
alteplase (TPA) contraindications? - ANSactive bleeding/pt had
hemorrhagic stroke
Angle closure glaucoma? - ANSmedical emergency
ocular pain/red eye/decreased vision
*dilated pupils*
Antiepileptic Drugs can lead to? - ANSosteoporosis
citrus fruit increase drug toxicity
decrease the effects of warfarin
Atherosclerosis? - ANSbruit/swooshing sound heard over carotid artery
Atropine? - ANSused for bradycardia
(don't give to pt with hypertension)
Beurger's Disease? - ANSQuit Smoking
1
, BKA (amputation)? - ANS*push stump down towards bed to prepare for
prosthesis
prone position multiple times daily
BNP diagnostic test? - ANSwill be high in pt's with HF
Cardiac cath post op care? - ANSbedrest 2-6 hrs after
Casts? - ANSkeep dry
allow 2 fingers
Causes of osteomyelitis? - ANSAnimal Bite
defibrillation? - ANSfor immediate life threatening arrhythmias when pt don't
have a pulse
ECG strips? - ANSPR interval 0.12-0.20 / QRS interval 0.06-0.10
Eyedrop administration? - ANSpunctual occlusion to prevent systemic
wait 5-10 between multiple drops
drop in conjunctiva
Fat embolism? - ANShappens in fractures of large bones
(hip/pelvis/femur)
Fracture complication (Acute Compartment Syndrome)? -
ANSparesthesia/pain (early)
2