Pharmacology Exam 2 Rasmussen
Questions and Answers Graded A+
This medications onset time is 5-15 minutes so this medication should be taken in
close proximity to a meal - Correct answer-Humalog
On a thin patient, this angle is best when giving a subcutaneous injection - Correct
answer-45 degrees
This is what diabetics should do prior to exercise - Correct answer-Eat a snack or a
meal
This class of medications can increase sugar levels causing a need for more insulin
- Correct answer-Glucocorticoids
This is the drug of choice for a hyperglycemic patient who is unresponsive and has
no IV site - Correct answer-Glucagon
If a patient presents with UTI-like symptoms, this must be done prior to
administering any antibiotics - Correct answer-Obtain a urinalysis and/or urine
culture
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, These are the routes of administration for glucagon - Correct answer-
Subcutaneous, IM, and IV
Stopping the administration of this drug class abruptly can cause Addison's disease
- Correct answer-Glucocorticoids
Smoking, age (35 and older), uterine cancer, pregnancy, and a history of DVT are
all contrainindications for this class of medication - Correct answer-Hormonal
contraceptives
Administration of this hormone medication should be first thing in the morning
and on an empty stomach - Correct answer-Levothyroxine
For children under 8 years of age, teeth discoloration is a common side effect of
this drug - Correct answer-Tetracycline
Steroids, diphenhydramine, and epinephrine can be given to reduce the symptoms
of this - Correct answer-Allergic reaction
This class of antibiotics when mixed with alcohol can cause a disulfiram reaction -
Correct answer-Cephalosporins
Azithromycin falls into this class of antibiotics - Correct answer-Macrolides
A compromised immune system and antibiotic use can put patients at risk for
developing this - Correct answer-Super infection
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
This medications onset time is 5-15 minutes so this medication should be taken in
close proximity to a meal - Correct answer-Humalog
On a thin patient, this angle is best when giving a subcutaneous injection - Correct
answer-45 degrees
This is what diabetics should do prior to exercise - Correct answer-Eat a snack or a
meal
This class of medications can increase sugar levels causing a need for more insulin
- Correct answer-Glucocorticoids
This is the drug of choice for a hyperglycemic patient who is unresponsive and has
no IV site - Correct answer-Glucagon
If a patient presents with UTI-like symptoms, this must be done prior to
administering any antibiotics - Correct answer-Obtain a urinalysis and/or urine
culture
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, These are the routes of administration for glucagon - Correct answer-
Subcutaneous, IM, and IV
Stopping the administration of this drug class abruptly can cause Addison's disease
- Correct answer-Glucocorticoids
Smoking, age (35 and older), uterine cancer, pregnancy, and a history of DVT are
all contrainindications for this class of medication - Correct answer-Hormonal
contraceptives
Administration of this hormone medication should be first thing in the morning
and on an empty stomach - Correct answer-Levothyroxine
For children under 8 years of age, teeth discoloration is a common side effect of
this drug - Correct answer-Tetracycline
Steroids, diphenhydramine, and epinephrine can be given to reduce the symptoms
of this - Correct answer-Allergic reaction
This class of antibiotics when mixed with alcohol can cause a disulfiram reaction -
Correct answer-Cephalosporins
Azithromycin falls into this class of antibiotics - Correct answer-Macrolides
A compromised immune system and antibiotic use can put patients at risk for
developing this - Correct answer-Super infection
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