Maryville University Nursing 615 Exam 3
2026 Questions and Answers
Low-dose colchine - Correct answer-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 answer-1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours
totaling 4.8 mg.
Gout - Correct answer-BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be
monitored in the treatment of this disease
Colchine - Correct answer-This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain
Febuxostat (Uloric) - Correct answer-When prescribing this medication, patients
should be taught that gout may worsen with therapy before it improves
Corticosteroids - Correct answer-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.
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, Corticosteroids - Correct answer-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 answer-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.
Pain management - Correct answer-When treating this common issue, it is
recommended to begin with NSAIDS and work up from there as needed
Ibuprofen - Correct answer-This medication works by inhibiting the COX
enzymes; however, the exact mechanism of action for this particular medication is
unknown.
Acetaminophen - Correct answer-A serious adverse effect related to this
medication is referred to as "------------- poisoning"
Symptoms of hypoglycemia - Correct answer-Decreased LOC, hunger,
diaphoresis, weakness, dizziness and tachycardia
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2026 Questions and Answers
Low-dose colchine - Correct answer-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 answer-1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours
totaling 4.8 mg.
Gout - Correct answer-BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be
monitored in the treatment of this disease
Colchine - Correct answer-This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain
Febuxostat (Uloric) - Correct answer-When prescribing this medication, patients
should be taught that gout may worsen with therapy before it improves
Corticosteroids - Correct answer-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.
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, Corticosteroids - Correct answer-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 answer-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.
Pain management - Correct answer-When treating this common issue, it is
recommended to begin with NSAIDS and work up from there as needed
Ibuprofen - Correct answer-This medication works by inhibiting the COX
enzymes; however, the exact mechanism of action for this particular medication is
unknown.
Acetaminophen - Correct answer-A serious adverse effect related to this
medication is referred to as "------------- poisoning"
Symptoms of hypoglycemia - Correct answer-Decreased LOC, hunger,
diaphoresis, weakness, dizziness and tachycardia
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