NR 293 - FINAL EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What is a normal aPTT time for someone on continuous heparin infusion? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS60-100 seconds
What are serious side effects of propranolol (Inderal)? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSHypotension
Bradycardia
Hypoglycemia
Expiratory wheezing
Shortness of breath
What foods should be limited with Spironolactone (Aldactone) therapy? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSFoods high in potassium
What medications can be used for C. diff related diarrhea? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFidaxomicin
Florastor
Vancomycyn
Patients taking cholesterol medications such as Atorvastatin (Lipitor) should
get which lab frequently checked? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLive
enzymes/liver tests.
Can cause hepatotoxicity.
Patients on diuretics therapy should report...? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSigns
and symptoms of dehydration (dizziness, weakness, etc), weight
gain, difficulty breathing, crackles, etc.
Patients can exhibit symptoms of dehydration but also symptoms of
fluid overload if diuretic isn't working.
, What are some things that decrease patients compliance with medication in
general? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLack of education
Side effects
Large/difficult to swallow pills
Long duration/course of medication
ACE inhibitors such as Lisinopril and captopril are safe for liver dysfunction
patients, but other ACE inhibitors are not. Why? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSLisinopril and captopril are not pro drug and are not
metabolized by the liver..
What do you need to know about sublingual nitroglycerin? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSUsed for angina.
You can take up to three doses, five minutes apart. If chest pain persists, go
to the hospital
Can not be taken with Viagra.
Frequently causes headaches.
What drug is used as the first line treatment for a newly diagnosed diabetic
type 2 patient? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMetformin
Which foods should patients on Warfarin (coumadin) avoid? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFoods high in Vitamin K.
Ex - Kale, spinach, Brussel sprouts, collards, mustard greens, chard, broccoli,
asparagus
Which lab value is most important with diuretic therapy? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPotassium.
Sodium is also important, but potassium is the most important.
Which lab value is most important with digoxin therapy? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDigoxin Lab Value - 0.5-2
QUESTIONS EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What is a normal aPTT time for someone on continuous heparin infusion? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS60-100 seconds
What are serious side effects of propranolol (Inderal)? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSHypotension
Bradycardia
Hypoglycemia
Expiratory wheezing
Shortness of breath
What foods should be limited with Spironolactone (Aldactone) therapy? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSFoods high in potassium
What medications can be used for C. diff related diarrhea? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFidaxomicin
Florastor
Vancomycyn
Patients taking cholesterol medications such as Atorvastatin (Lipitor) should
get which lab frequently checked? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLive
enzymes/liver tests.
Can cause hepatotoxicity.
Patients on diuretics therapy should report...? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSigns
and symptoms of dehydration (dizziness, weakness, etc), weight
gain, difficulty breathing, crackles, etc.
Patients can exhibit symptoms of dehydration but also symptoms of
fluid overload if diuretic isn't working.
, What are some things that decrease patients compliance with medication in
general? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLack of education
Side effects
Large/difficult to swallow pills
Long duration/course of medication
ACE inhibitors such as Lisinopril and captopril are safe for liver dysfunction
patients, but other ACE inhibitors are not. Why? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSLisinopril and captopril are not pro drug and are not
metabolized by the liver..
What do you need to know about sublingual nitroglycerin? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSUsed for angina.
You can take up to three doses, five minutes apart. If chest pain persists, go
to the hospital
Can not be taken with Viagra.
Frequently causes headaches.
What drug is used as the first line treatment for a newly diagnosed diabetic
type 2 patient? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMetformin
Which foods should patients on Warfarin (coumadin) avoid? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFoods high in Vitamin K.
Ex - Kale, spinach, Brussel sprouts, collards, mustard greens, chard, broccoli,
asparagus
Which lab value is most important with diuretic therapy? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPotassium.
Sodium is also important, but potassium is the most important.
Which lab value is most important with digoxin therapy? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDigoxin Lab Value - 0.5-2
