NURS 310 -PHARM FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS.
Combined estrogen-progesterone products increased risk for thrombotic events. Women should
not... - Answer smoke while taking these drugs
The patient is prescribed phenobarbital. What adverse effects should the nurse monitor for? -
Answer CNS depression, respiratory depression
What is the mechanism of action of imipramine? - Answer inhibits reuptake of
norepinephrine and serotonin
Phenelzine has an interaction when the patient eats what kinds of foods? - Answer tyramine
rich foods (yogurt, aged cheeses, distilled liquors, fruits, sour cream)
The patient is taking phenytoin. Why might they be prescribed this medication? - Answer
seizures
What is the therapeutic blood level of phenytoin? - Answer 10-20 mcg/mL
Possible adverse effects of testosterone include: - Answer androgenic effects (acne, deep
voice)
Anabolic steroids promote body tissue building processes. These medications should be
monitored for which adverse effect? - Answer liver dysfunction
A potentially lethal drug interaction can occur if a PDE5 Inhibitor, such as sildenafil, is combined
with: - Answer nitrates or alpha-blockers
The nurse is administering insulin subcutaneously that has a less than 20 minutes onset. This
would include: glulisine, lispro, and ___________________. - Answer aspart
An important intervention for a diabetic patient taking steroids would be: - Answer check
blood glucose frequently
The antidiabetic agent pramlintide.... - Answer has a rapid onset of action
is given 2 inches away from the insulin injection site
, should not be used if the patient cannot eat
What is the only oral antidiabetic drug approved for children 10 years or older? - Answer
metformin
A patient has been given an injection of glucagon for a blood glucose of 40 mg/dL. What should
happen next? - Answer blood glucose should increase
What is the onset of glusiline insulin and when should it be given? - Answer 2-5 minutes,
with meals
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism or taking too much levothyroxine? -
Answer tremors, nervousness, tachycardia
What lab is important to monitor for patients taking methimazole because of bone marrow
suppression? - Answer CBC
When is the best time of day to take levothyroxine? - Answer before breakfast
What is the drug of choice for children diagnosed with hypothyroidism? - Answer
levothyroxine
Two major nursing diagnoses for a patient taking long-term steroid therapy would be: - Answer
Risk for infection
Impaired wound healing
Parents should be taught to apply topical steroids sparingly to children because: - Answer the
amount of drug absorbed in relation to weight is greater in kids
Adrenocortical hormones are released in a diurnal rhythm. When are peak levels? - Answer
around 8 AM
Patients taking prednisone may be immunosuppressed so they should not: - Answer receive a
live vaccine
What is an expected finding if a patient is taking desmopressin? - Answer decrease in urine
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QUESTIONS AND ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS.
Combined estrogen-progesterone products increased risk for thrombotic events. Women should
not... - Answer smoke while taking these drugs
The patient is prescribed phenobarbital. What adverse effects should the nurse monitor for? -
Answer CNS depression, respiratory depression
What is the mechanism of action of imipramine? - Answer inhibits reuptake of
norepinephrine and serotonin
Phenelzine has an interaction when the patient eats what kinds of foods? - Answer tyramine
rich foods (yogurt, aged cheeses, distilled liquors, fruits, sour cream)
The patient is taking phenytoin. Why might they be prescribed this medication? - Answer
seizures
What is the therapeutic blood level of phenytoin? - Answer 10-20 mcg/mL
Possible adverse effects of testosterone include: - Answer androgenic effects (acne, deep
voice)
Anabolic steroids promote body tissue building processes. These medications should be
monitored for which adverse effect? - Answer liver dysfunction
A potentially lethal drug interaction can occur if a PDE5 Inhibitor, such as sildenafil, is combined
with: - Answer nitrates or alpha-blockers
The nurse is administering insulin subcutaneously that has a less than 20 minutes onset. This
would include: glulisine, lispro, and ___________________. - Answer aspart
An important intervention for a diabetic patient taking steroids would be: - Answer check
blood glucose frequently
The antidiabetic agent pramlintide.... - Answer has a rapid onset of action
is given 2 inches away from the insulin injection site
, should not be used if the patient cannot eat
What is the only oral antidiabetic drug approved for children 10 years or older? - Answer
metformin
A patient has been given an injection of glucagon for a blood glucose of 40 mg/dL. What should
happen next? - Answer blood glucose should increase
What is the onset of glusiline insulin and when should it be given? - Answer 2-5 minutes,
with meals
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism or taking too much levothyroxine? -
Answer tremors, nervousness, tachycardia
What lab is important to monitor for patients taking methimazole because of bone marrow
suppression? - Answer CBC
When is the best time of day to take levothyroxine? - Answer before breakfast
What is the drug of choice for children diagnosed with hypothyroidism? - Answer
levothyroxine
Two major nursing diagnoses for a patient taking long-term steroid therapy would be: - Answer
Risk for infection
Impaired wound healing
Parents should be taught to apply topical steroids sparingly to children because: - Answer the
amount of drug absorbed in relation to weight is greater in kids
Adrenocortical hormones are released in a diurnal rhythm. When are peak levels? - Answer
around 8 AM
Patients taking prednisone may be immunosuppressed so they should not: - Answer receive a
live vaccine
What is an expected finding if a patient is taking desmopressin? - Answer decrease in urine
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