Pharmacology Exam 2 Rasmussen Exam Questions With Complete Answers What can happen from an abrupt discontinuation of a corticosteroid ? - ANSWER - -
Addison's disease Addison's disease Sings and symptoms - ANSWER - -extreme fatigue -darkening of skin -low BP -high potassium and low sodium levels -severe vomititing and diarrhea At breakfast PT received enough insulin for sugar of 190 and before lunch he was hypoglycemic. Why did this occur? - ANSWER - -Not enough carbs -insulin peaked at this time -PT used a lot of energy and burned off too many c arbs. Contraceptives - ANSWER - -antibiotics decrease effects and back up birth control should be used. -smoking decreases effects also. -risk of stroke increases with smoking and contraceptives Corticosteroids - ANSWER - -Increase appetite -decrease immun e system -causes hyperglycemia and insulin may be ordered. slidding scale -CORT, will be in some CORTicosteroids. -ex. hydroCORTisone (CORTef), CORTisone, prednisone, dexamethasone. NPH - ANSWER - -NPH peaks 4 -12 hours -if given in A.M. it peaks at lunc h and is out of system at 4:00 Lab values for thyroid - ANSWER - -TSH, most important. If TSH is elevated it is hypothyroidism. Means pituitary gland is making the thyroid is working harder. -T3 -T4 Aspirin and prednisone - ANSWER - -Cause gastric ulcer - Cox inhibitor ? - ANSWER - ?
Addison's disease Addison's disease Sings and symptoms - ANSWER - -extreme fatigue -darkening of skin -low BP -high potassium and low sodium levels -severe vomititing and diarrhea At breakfast PT received enough insulin for sugar of 190 and before lunch he was hypoglycemic. Why did this occur? - ANSWER - -Not enough carbs -insulin peaked at this time -PT used a lot of energy and burned off too many c arbs. Contraceptives - ANSWER - -antibiotics decrease effects and back up birth control should be used. -smoking decreases effects also. -risk of stroke increases with smoking and contraceptives Corticosteroids - ANSWER - -Increase appetite -decrease immun e system -causes hyperglycemia and insulin may be ordered. slidding scale -CORT, will be in some CORTicosteroids. -ex. hydroCORTisone (CORTef), CORTisone, prednisone, dexamethasone. NPH - ANSWER - -NPH peaks 4 -12 hours -if given in A.M. it peaks at lunc h and is out of system at 4:00 Lab values for thyroid - ANSWER - -TSH, most important. If TSH is elevated it is hypothyroidism. Means pituitary gland is making the thyroid is working harder. -T3 -T4 Aspirin and prednisone - ANSWER - -Cause gastric ulcer - Cox inhibitor ? - ANSWER - ?
