Pharmacology Final. Rasmussen College NURSING 2047

1. Which of the following are possible side effects from hormone replacement therapy? Think cancer and heart issues 2. The nurse notes an order for insulin to be administered intravenously. The nurse recognizes that which insulin is the only type that can safely be administered intravenously? What insulin can be given IV - regular 3. After taking bimatoprost (Lumigan) eye drops for 2 months, a patient states that her eye color has changed and her lashes are more beautiful than ever. She states that wants to start the drops in the other eye as well. How do you respond? Be concerned about damage to other eye 4. You are preparing to administer levothyroxine (Synthroid) to a patient. You will monitor the patient for which potential adverse effect? Fast heart rate (tachy) 5. Which type of insulin has the shortest onset of action? Humalog 6. You receive an order to start a client on a new drug, Rosiglitazone (Avandia). You would question the order if your client has which of the following? Heart disease 7. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask a patient who is prescribed acetazolamide (Diamox) before administering the first dose? Sulfa allergies 8. A patient asks the nurse why an anticoagulant has been prescribed. What is the nurse's best response? Prevention of any new clots from forming 9. The patient who has an overdose of heparin may be treated with which antidote? protamine sulfate 10. Tetanus toxoid boosters should be given how often? 10 years 11. Antineoplastic drugs are most likely to be toxic to