Pharm II HESI

Pharm II HESI Which of the following is a rapid acting insulin and should be administered immediately before a meal? A. Glargine B. Aspart (Lispro) C. NPH D. Regular - ANSWER B. Aspart rationale: onset is 5 minutes Glargine=Lantus (long lasting) A PT has an anaphylactic allergy to sulfa drugs. She receives sulfamethoxazole. She becomes flushed and SOB. Her HR is normal but her BP is dropping. You first administer A. Epinephrine B. Diphenhydramine C. Albuterol D. Atropine - ANSWER A. Epi rationale: raises BP Which of the following would be an adverse effect of methimazole (Tapazole) A. Tachycardia B. Bradycardia C. SOB D. Arrhythmias - ANSWER This is an anti-thyroid medication B. Bradycardia One of your PTs is started on verapamil (Calan). Before administering the dose you check A. HR B. urine output C. weight D. temp - ANSWER this is a calcium channel blocker--worried about HR A. HR