NUR 250 final exam prep
Comprehensive Questions (Frequently
Tested) and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Ribavirin (Virazole) - Answer: A drug given by inhalation for RSV
Parenteral - Answer: These drugs bypass the first pass effect
baseline assessment before Ritalin - Answer: height and weight
action by nurse after taking the phone order - Answer: repeat and verify orders
the method used for giving iron dextran injections - Answer: z track method
Buspirone (buspar) is also approved for this problem - Answer: anxiety
the correct technique for nitroglycerin ointment administration - Answer: remove old ointment first
the contraindication to most otic preparations - Answer: perforated eardrum
anti-nausea drug to create appetite in AIDs patient - Answer: Dronabinol (marionol)
correct way to mix cholestyramine powder - Answer: food/fruit or 4-6 oz of fluid
insulin that has an effect in 15 minutes - Answer: Lispro (Humalog)
, therapeutic effect of NSAIDS besides anti-inflammatory - Answer: antipyretic
type of immunization that occurs when antibodies pass from mother to infant during breastfeeding or
placenta - Answer: natural passive immunity
potential problem with administration of mineral oil - Answer: lipid pneumonia
term for patients that take multiple drugs - Answer: polypharmacy
missing a med from the order: Zofran 4 mg q8h PRN N/V - Answer: route
this drug can be given IV for cerebral edema or for glaucoma - Answer: mannitol
an assessment of identification - Answer: brand, name, birthday, photo ID
correct definition of half- life - Answer: The time it takes for half of the original drug to be removed
from the body
lipid lowering drug - Answer: Monitor: BP
Lipid panel: HDL, LDL, VLDL (total is supposed to be <200)
Report unexplained muscle pain
Grapefruit juice decreases effectiveness because of the CYP3 A4 enzyme binds to so much, can cause
toxic level
Make sure the patient gets a panel, not just a total.
Insulin - Answer: Why rotate sites? Lipodystrophy
Best site to give insulin? Abdomen bc it's faster absorbing
Lab? Hgb A1C- 120 day picture
Comprehensive Questions (Frequently
Tested) and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Ribavirin (Virazole) - Answer: A drug given by inhalation for RSV
Parenteral - Answer: These drugs bypass the first pass effect
baseline assessment before Ritalin - Answer: height and weight
action by nurse after taking the phone order - Answer: repeat and verify orders
the method used for giving iron dextran injections - Answer: z track method
Buspirone (buspar) is also approved for this problem - Answer: anxiety
the correct technique for nitroglycerin ointment administration - Answer: remove old ointment first
the contraindication to most otic preparations - Answer: perforated eardrum
anti-nausea drug to create appetite in AIDs patient - Answer: Dronabinol (marionol)
correct way to mix cholestyramine powder - Answer: food/fruit or 4-6 oz of fluid
insulin that has an effect in 15 minutes - Answer: Lispro (Humalog)
, therapeutic effect of NSAIDS besides anti-inflammatory - Answer: antipyretic
type of immunization that occurs when antibodies pass from mother to infant during breastfeeding or
placenta - Answer: natural passive immunity
potential problem with administration of mineral oil - Answer: lipid pneumonia
term for patients that take multiple drugs - Answer: polypharmacy
missing a med from the order: Zofran 4 mg q8h PRN N/V - Answer: route
this drug can be given IV for cerebral edema or for glaucoma - Answer: mannitol
an assessment of identification - Answer: brand, name, birthday, photo ID
correct definition of half- life - Answer: The time it takes for half of the original drug to be removed
from the body
lipid lowering drug - Answer: Monitor: BP
Lipid panel: HDL, LDL, VLDL (total is supposed to be <200)
Report unexplained muscle pain
Grapefruit juice decreases effectiveness because of the CYP3 A4 enzyme binds to so much, can cause
toxic level
Make sure the patient gets a panel, not just a total.
Insulin - Answer: Why rotate sites? Lipodystrophy
Best site to give insulin? Abdomen bc it's faster absorbing
Lab? Hgb A1C- 120 day picture
