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Pt wihht osteoporosis and hx renal failure taking calcium carbonate &
antacid has increased risk of what - ANS ✓kidney stones
Warfarin food interactions - ANS ✓Vitamin K rich foods
Green vegetables
Leafy vegetables
Beef and pork liver
Many fruits, vegetables, legumes
Patients do not need to limit intake
Patients need to maintain consistent intake
When taking warfarin - ANS ✓keep diet normal, notify diet changes to pcp
3 T's of xanthines (theophyline) - ANS ✓tremors
Tachycardia
Tossing and turning
Sucralfate education - ANS ✓take at bedtime
One hour before or after other meds
Example of bulk laxative - ANS ✓polyethene glycol (MIRALAX)
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Why is a bulk laxative better than milk of mag - ANS ✓milk of mag may
induce electrolyte imbalance
Leukotrines - ANS ✓signaling chemicals that play a role in inflammation and
allergies
Leukotrine blocker example - ANS ✓spiriva
Luekotrine blockers are good for - ANS ✓stops asthma during the night
Take before exercise to prevent asthma
Some of the most serious side effects to promethazine - ANS ✓EPS (tremors,
muscle rigidity, puffy cheeks)
If pt c/o dry cough at night, dr might order - ANS ✓guaifenesin with
dexmethorphone
Prazosin - ANS ✓alpha 1 blocker
Prazosin education - ANS ✓measure bp
Change positions slowly
When a pt is taking spironolactone, what electrolyte are we most
concerned with - ANS ✓potassium
Spironolactone (Aldactone) - ANS ✓potassium sparing diuretic
How does metoclopramide work? - ANS ✓promotes gastric emptying
(increases peristalsis)
Decreases the nausea center in the brain
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NUR 2407 EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARM FINAL
AND ANSWERS UPDATED (2024/2025)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Pt wihht osteoporosis and hx renal failure taking calcium carbonate &
antacid has increased risk of what - ANS ✓kidney stones
Warfarin food interactions - ANS ✓Vitamin K rich foods
Green vegetables
Leafy vegetables
Beef and pork liver
Many fruits, vegetables, legumes
Patients do not need to limit intake
Patients need to maintain consistent intake
When taking warfarin - ANS ✓keep diet normal, notify diet changes to pcp
3 T's of xanthines (theophyline) - ANS ✓tremors
Tachycardia
Tossing and turning
Sucralfate education - ANS ✓take at bedtime
One hour before or after other meds
Example of bulk laxative - ANS ✓polyethene glycol (MIRALAX)
1
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Why is a bulk laxative better than milk of mag - ANS ✓milk of mag may
induce electrolyte imbalance
Leukotrines - ANS ✓signaling chemicals that play a role in inflammation and
allergies
Leukotrine blocker example - ANS ✓spiriva
Luekotrine blockers are good for - ANS ✓stops asthma during the night
Take before exercise to prevent asthma
Some of the most serious side effects to promethazine - ANS ✓EPS (tremors,
muscle rigidity, puffy cheeks)
If pt c/o dry cough at night, dr might order - ANS ✓guaifenesin with
dexmethorphone
Prazosin - ANS ✓alpha 1 blocker
Prazosin education - ANS ✓measure bp
Change positions slowly
When a pt is taking spironolactone, what electrolyte are we most
concerned with - ANS ✓potassium
Spironolactone (Aldactone) - ANS ✓potassium sparing diuretic
How does metoclopramide work? - ANS ✓promotes gastric emptying
(increases peristalsis)
Decreases the nausea center in the brain
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