Nurs 615 Pharm Exam 3 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Nurs 615 Pharm Exam 3
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Question 1.
Low-dose colchine

Correct Answer: 1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg one hour later
for a total dose of 1.8 mg.


Question 2.
High-dose colchine

Correct Answer: 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours totaling 4.8 mg.


Question 3.
Gout

Correct Answer: BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be
monitored in the treatment of this disease


Question 4.
Colchine

Correct Answer: This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain


Question 5.
Febuxostat (Uloric)

Correct Answer: When prescribing this medication, patients should be taught
that gout may worsen with therapy before it improves


Question 6.
Corticosteroids

Correct Answer: These medications can cause the following adverse effects if
taken for six months or more: Osteoporosis and poor diabetic control. Patients
should report black, tarry stools or abdominal pain.


Question 7.
Corticosteroids

Correct Answer: These medications should be tapered to avoid recurrent
activity of the underlying disease and possible cortisol deficiency resulting
from the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression during the period of

, steroid therapy.
• Black Box Warning on NSAIDS -✓✓Increased risk of serious cardiovascular
thrombotic events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. These
medications can also cause serious GI events such as bleeding, ulceration or
perforation of stomach or intestines, which can be fatal.


Question 8.
Pain management

Correct Answer: When treating this common issue, it is recommended to begin
with NSAIDS and work up from there as needed


Question 9.
Ibuprofen

Correct Answer: This medication works by inhibiting the COX enzymes;
however, the exact mechanism of action for this particular medication is
unknown.


Question 10.
Acetaminophen

Correct Answer: A serious adverse effect related to this medication is referred
to as "------------- poisoning"


Question 11.
Symptoms of hypoglycemia

Correct Answer: Decreased LOC, hunger, diaphoresis, weakness, dizziness and
tachycardia


Question 12.
Symptoms of hyperglycemia

Correct Answer: Polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia (weight loss)


Question 13.
Symptoms of DKA

Correct Answer: Kussmaul's respiration, ketone odor of the breath (fruity
breath), vomiting, dehydration, abdominal pain, and neurologic symptoms
such as lethargy; can progress to coma in later stages if left untreated.