NR 565 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

NR 565 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Pharmacology
Metronidazole

• Usual daily adult dosing: 1000mg

Biguanides

• Mechanism of Action: Decreases glucose production by the liver and increases tissue
response to insulin

Sulfonylureas

• Mechanism of Action: Promotes insulin secretion by the pancreas

• Highest risk for hypoglycemia among oral hypoglycemic medications

Thiazolidinediones

• Mechanism of Action: Decrease insulin resistance by increasing glucose uptake and
decreasing glucose

• Contraindications: Patients with bladder cancer or history of bladder cancer

Insulin

• Start at A1C of 10%

• Increase in dose needed during infection, stress, abdominal growth spurt

• Draw up Regular insulin before NPH

• Total daily dose calculation: 0.2 to 0.6 units/kg/day


Pediatric Vaccinations
4 Months