LPN- Pharmacology questions with correct answers

A nurse gathering health history on a pt without any known diseases. The pt informs the nurse he takes Glimepiride. The nurse should question the pt about the presence of what disease? Answer type 2 diabetes stimulates the release of insulin of beta cells Answer sulfonylureas An elderly pt is is prescribed Ciproflaxin for the treatment of a UTI. The nurse should inform the pt of which potentially serious adverse side effects? Answer tendon rupture A pt is taking spironolactone for the treatment of hypertension. The nurse notices EKG changes on the patient's heart monitor. What blood abnormality should the nurse suspect as the cause of such changes? hypokalemia leukocytosis hyperkalemia hypocalcemia Answer hyperkalemia potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, potentially resulting in cardiac arrhythmias Answer spironolactone A pt is admitted to the hospital after a severe hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin. Which of the following classes of antibiotics should the pt avoid in the future? Tetracyclines