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NURS PHARM 180 FINAL WCU | CERTIFIED
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2025 |
ALREADY GRADED A+
what needs to be taken with psyllium and how much? - correct-answer-8 oz of
water to prevent obstruction of esophagus
how long till psyllium to take effect? - correct-answer-24 hours
what needs to be increased in pt taking psyllium? - correct-answer-fluids
docusate sodium side effects? - correct-answer-diarrhea, nausea, cramps,
dizziness, PALPITATIONS, syncope (sign of dehydration)
what should pt report when using docusate sodium? - correct-answer-unrelieved
constipation
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what is diphenoxylate and atropine used for? - correct-answer-slowing peristalsis
to alleviate diarrhea
why is diphenoxylate atropine for short term use? - correct-answer-b/c schedule V
drug so preventing dependency
priority nursing assessment for vomiting? - correct-answer-symptoms that
precipitate it and electrolyte status
with pancreatitis when does it hurt most and where is the pain located? - correct-
answer-after a meal, pain in the epigastric area that radiates to the back
what do you give pancrelipase with? - correct-answer-food
nursing assessments for pancrelipase? - correct-answer-pork allergy/ religious
beliefs
what should you see with effective pancrelipase treatment? - correct-answer-
decrease in steatorrhea
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omeprazole is used for what and how long is therapy? - correct-answer-for peptic
ulcers & GERD
short term use: 4-8 wks
with continued use of omeprazole what is the pt at risk for and what should you
teach them to prevent this? - correct-answer--osteoporosis
-increase calcium and vit. D
when should you take atoravastatin? - correct-answer-evening
cholestyramine side effects? - correct-answer-bloating and constipation
which tests to you monitor with cholestyramine? - correct-answer-liver function,
caution with PUD
who should you not use gemfibrozil in? - correct-answer-hx of gallbladder disease
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enalapril and captopril are used to treat (HINT: 5) - correct-answer-Hypertension
Heart failure
MI (decreases risk of heart failure and left ventricular function)
Diabetic and non-diabetic neuropathy
Reduce risk for a CV event
which electrolyte do you retain with ACE inhibitors (-prils) - correct-answer-
potassium
side effects of enalapril and captopril and interventions for them? - correct-
answer-cough (discontinue med switch to another)
angioedema (stop med, push epinephrine)
hyperkalemia (avoid salt substitutes)
when should ACE inhibitors be taken? - correct-answer-1 hour before meal
drug interactions with ACE inhibitors (HINT: 4) - correct-answer-Diuretics
(hydrochorothiazide) contribute to first-dose hypotension
NURS PHARM 180 FINAL WCU | CERTIFIED
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2025 |
ALREADY GRADED A+
what needs to be taken with psyllium and how much? - correct-answer-8 oz of
water to prevent obstruction of esophagus
how long till psyllium to take effect? - correct-answer-24 hours
what needs to be increased in pt taking psyllium? - correct-answer-fluids
docusate sodium side effects? - correct-answer-diarrhea, nausea, cramps,
dizziness, PALPITATIONS, syncope (sign of dehydration)
what should pt report when using docusate sodium? - correct-answer-unrelieved
constipation
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what is diphenoxylate and atropine used for? - correct-answer-slowing peristalsis
to alleviate diarrhea
why is diphenoxylate atropine for short term use? - correct-answer-b/c schedule V
drug so preventing dependency
priority nursing assessment for vomiting? - correct-answer-symptoms that
precipitate it and electrolyte status
with pancreatitis when does it hurt most and where is the pain located? - correct-
answer-after a meal, pain in the epigastric area that radiates to the back
what do you give pancrelipase with? - correct-answer-food
nursing assessments for pancrelipase? - correct-answer-pork allergy/ religious
beliefs
what should you see with effective pancrelipase treatment? - correct-answer-
decrease in steatorrhea
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omeprazole is used for what and how long is therapy? - correct-answer-for peptic
ulcers & GERD
short term use: 4-8 wks
with continued use of omeprazole what is the pt at risk for and what should you
teach them to prevent this? - correct-answer--osteoporosis
-increase calcium and vit. D
when should you take atoravastatin? - correct-answer-evening
cholestyramine side effects? - correct-answer-bloating and constipation
which tests to you monitor with cholestyramine? - correct-answer-liver function,
caution with PUD
who should you not use gemfibrozil in? - correct-answer-hx of gallbladder disease
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enalapril and captopril are used to treat (HINT: 5) - correct-answer-Hypertension
Heart failure
MI (decreases risk of heart failure and left ventricular function)
Diabetic and non-diabetic neuropathy
Reduce risk for a CV event
which electrolyte do you retain with ACE inhibitors (-prils) - correct-answer-
potassium
side effects of enalapril and captopril and interventions for them? - correct-
answer-cough (discontinue med switch to another)
angioedema (stop med, push epinephrine)
hyperkalemia (avoid salt substitutes)
when should ACE inhibitors be taken? - correct-answer-1 hour before meal
drug interactions with ACE inhibitors (HINT: 4) - correct-answer-Diuretics
(hydrochorothiazide) contribute to first-dose hypotension
