MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY NURSING 615 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+
FOR PASS
Low-dose colchine - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg
one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg.
High-dose colchine - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours
totaling 4.8 mg.
Gout - CORRECT ANSWERS BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be
monitored in the treatment of this disease
Colchine - CORRECT ANSWERS This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain
Febuxostat (Uloric) - CORRECT ANSWERS When prescribing this medication, patients
should be taught that gout may worsen with therapy before it improves
Corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWERS These medications can cause the following
adverse effects if taken for six months or more: Osteoporosis and poor diabetic control.
Patients should report black, tarry stools or abdominal pain.
Corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWERS These medications should be tapered to avoid
recurrent activity of the underlying disease and possible cortisol deficiency resulting from the
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression during the period of steroid therapy.
Black Box Warning on NSAIDS - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased risk of serious
cardiovascular thrombotic events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. These medications
can also cause serious GI events such as bleeding, ulceration or perforation of stomach or
intestines, which can be fatal.
, MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY NURSING 615 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+
FOR PASS
Pain management - CORRECT ANSWERS When treating this common issue, it is
recommended to begin with NSAIDS and work up from there as needed
Ibuprofen - CORRECT ANSWERS This medication works by inhibiting the COX enzymes;
however, the exact mechanism of action for this particular medication is unknown.
Acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWERS A serious adverse effect related to this
medication is referred to as "------------- poisoning"
Symptoms of hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWERS Decreased LOC, hunger, diaphoresis,
weakness, dizziness and tachycardia
Symptoms of hyperglycemia - CORRECT ANSWERS Polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia
(weight loss)
Symptoms of DKA - CORRECT ANSWERS Kussmaul's respiration, ketone odor of the
breath (fruity breath), vomiting, dehydration, abdominal pain, and neurologic symptoms such
as lethargy; can progress to coma in later stages if left untreated.
Metformin - CORRECT ANSWERS This medication decreases hepatic glucose output
inhibiting gluconeogenesis. It also increases insulin mediated glucose utilization in peripheral
tissues. This medication decreases intestinal absorption of glucose. This medication may also be
used in diabetics to decrease cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Metformin - CORRECT ANSWERS When patients are prescribed this medication, the
primary care provider should assess serum creatinine, renal function, and creatinine clearance
initially and annually.
DETAILED ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+
FOR PASS
Low-dose colchine - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg
one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg.
High-dose colchine - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours
totaling 4.8 mg.
Gout - CORRECT ANSWERS BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be
monitored in the treatment of this disease
Colchine - CORRECT ANSWERS This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain
Febuxostat (Uloric) - CORRECT ANSWERS When prescribing this medication, patients
should be taught that gout may worsen with therapy before it improves
Corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWERS These medications can cause the following
adverse effects if taken for six months or more: Osteoporosis and poor diabetic control.
Patients should report black, tarry stools or abdominal pain.
Corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWERS These medications should be tapered to avoid
recurrent activity of the underlying disease and possible cortisol deficiency resulting from the
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression during the period of steroid therapy.
Black Box Warning on NSAIDS - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased risk of serious
cardiovascular thrombotic events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. These medications
can also cause serious GI events such as bleeding, ulceration or perforation of stomach or
intestines, which can be fatal.
, MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY NURSING 615 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 BEST GRADED TO SCORE A+
FOR PASS
Pain management - CORRECT ANSWERS When treating this common issue, it is
recommended to begin with NSAIDS and work up from there as needed
Ibuprofen - CORRECT ANSWERS This medication works by inhibiting the COX enzymes;
however, the exact mechanism of action for this particular medication is unknown.
Acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWERS A serious adverse effect related to this
medication is referred to as "------------- poisoning"
Symptoms of hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWERS Decreased LOC, hunger, diaphoresis,
weakness, dizziness and tachycardia
Symptoms of hyperglycemia - CORRECT ANSWERS Polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia
(weight loss)
Symptoms of DKA - CORRECT ANSWERS Kussmaul's respiration, ketone odor of the
breath (fruity breath), vomiting, dehydration, abdominal pain, and neurologic symptoms such
as lethargy; can progress to coma in later stages if left untreated.
Metformin - CORRECT ANSWERS This medication decreases hepatic glucose output
inhibiting gluconeogenesis. It also increases insulin mediated glucose utilization in peripheral
tissues. This medication decreases intestinal absorption of glucose. This medication may also be
used in diabetics to decrease cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Metformin - CORRECT ANSWERS When patients are prescribed this medication, the
primary care provider should assess serum creatinine, renal function, and creatinine clearance
initially and annually.
