LATEST PHARMACOLOGY NUR2474 FINAL
EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
What are side/adverse effects of nitroglycerin? hypotension -
hold
How many minutes apart is nitroglycerin given?
five
Do not give Nitroglycerin with
Sildenafil - can cause sudden hypotension
What is Furosemide used for?
Heart failure
Diuresis
What classificiation does Furosemide fit into?
Loop Diuretics
Dangerous side effects to look out for while taking
Furosemide?
Hypotension hypokalemia
, LATEST PHARMACOLOGY NUR2474 FINAL
EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
GIve Furosemide in the AM.... to
avoid risk of falls during night
Education for patient taking Furosemide
weigh yourself daily contact provider if
gained more than 2lb
Why would the nurse hold Furosemide?
low potassium low
BP
What classification does Spironolactone fit into?
Potassium Sparing Diuretic
Dangerous side effects of Spironolactone?
hypokalemia hypotension
How does Metformin work?
reducing the amount of sugar the liver releases into the blood
makes the body respond better to insulin
, LATEST PHARMACOLOGY NUR2474 FINAL
EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
What classifications is Metformin?
anti-diabetic oral
hypoglycemia
What are common symptoms of toxic digoxin levels?
yellow green halos blurry vision
What vital sign is important to teach to patients before taking
Digoxin?
their own pulse
What anatomical site will the nurse use when checking the
patient's pulse?
apicla pulse
When would nurse hold Digoxin and call provider?
if pulse is less than 60 patient is
experiencing visual disturbances
What is Nifedipine used for?
, LATEST PHARMACOLOGY NUR2474 FINAL
EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
Dysrhythmias Heart
failure vasospasms
What classification does Nifedipine fit into?
Calcium Channel Blocker
What are side/adverse effects of Nifedipine?
constipation fluid
retention drug-
food interactions
for Nifedipine?
avoid grapefruit
Education for extended release medication never
crush
How does nitroglycerin work?
EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
What are side/adverse effects of nitroglycerin? hypotension -
hold
How many minutes apart is nitroglycerin given?
five
Do not give Nitroglycerin with
Sildenafil - can cause sudden hypotension
What is Furosemide used for?
Heart failure
Diuresis
What classificiation does Furosemide fit into?
Loop Diuretics
Dangerous side effects to look out for while taking
Furosemide?
Hypotension hypokalemia
, LATEST PHARMACOLOGY NUR2474 FINAL
EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
GIve Furosemide in the AM.... to
avoid risk of falls during night
Education for patient taking Furosemide
weigh yourself daily contact provider if
gained more than 2lb
Why would the nurse hold Furosemide?
low potassium low
BP
What classification does Spironolactone fit into?
Potassium Sparing Diuretic
Dangerous side effects of Spironolactone?
hypokalemia hypotension
How does Metformin work?
reducing the amount of sugar the liver releases into the blood
makes the body respond better to insulin
, LATEST PHARMACOLOGY NUR2474 FINAL
EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
What classifications is Metformin?
anti-diabetic oral
hypoglycemia
What are common symptoms of toxic digoxin levels?
yellow green halos blurry vision
What vital sign is important to teach to patients before taking
Digoxin?
their own pulse
What anatomical site will the nurse use when checking the
patient's pulse?
apicla pulse
When would nurse hold Digoxin and call provider?
if pulse is less than 60 patient is
experiencing visual disturbances
What is Nifedipine used for?
, LATEST PHARMACOLOGY NUR2474 FINAL
EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
Dysrhythmias Heart
failure vasospasms
What classification does Nifedipine fit into?
Calcium Channel Blocker
What are side/adverse effects of Nifedipine?
constipation fluid
retention drug-
food interactions
for Nifedipine?
avoid grapefruit
Education for extended release medication never
crush
How does nitroglycerin work?
