Nurs 350 Pharm Final Exam Questions
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antihypertensive
Ace Inhibitors - ✔✔decreases vasoconstriction
Anti-hyperlipidemic
Simvastatin - ✔✔take medication in evening, (on the basis of physiological
studies which show that most cholesterol is synthesized when dietary
intake is at its lowest) *monitor blood work for liver failure every 2 months
Diuretics: Thiazide - ✔✔encourage foods with potassium
Diuretics: Furosemide (Lasix) - ✔✔used to treat fluid retention
Propranolol (Inderal) - ✔✔•Propranolol has many side effects, partly
because of its nonselective response in blocking both beta1 and beta2
receptors.
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,•Instruct the diabetic patient to continue checking their blood sugar, as they
may not show signs of hypoglycemia
•Beta-blocker, treats hypertension
Digoxin (Lanoxin) - ✔✔•Cardiac glycoside - monitor for bradycardia (always
check pt's heart rate)
•Hold for heart rate of 60 or less
•narrow therapeutic index
•Monitor for signs of Dig toxicity-
•Nausea, drowsiness, photophobia, seeing halos around bright lights
Heparin injections (SQ) - ✔✔•Subcutaneous injection site should be rotated
as you can develop pain full bruising
•Evaluate PTT and APTT values prior to administering
•Used to treat and prevent blood clots
Warfarin (Coumadin) - ✔✔•Limit intake of foods high in vitamin K
(anticoagulant antagonists)
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, •Tea, turnips, cabbage, broccoli
•Monitor medications with PT/INR levels
•Anticoagulation used for patients with mechanical valves and atrial
fibrillation
Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) - ✔✔•Used to treat burns
•Topical cream
•Expected adverse reaction- itching/burning sensation with application
Topical Glucocorticoids - ✔✔•Used for dermatologic disorders
•Local side effects include burning, pruritus, edema, peeling, dryness, and
erythema. Systemic side effects usually occur due to over application and
include hypercalcemia and suppression of parathyroid hormone.
•Patient education: apply thin film and gently rub into affected area
Tretinoin (Retin-A) - ✔✔•Topical retinoid
•For mild to moderate acne.
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antihypertensive
Ace Inhibitors - ✔✔decreases vasoconstriction
Anti-hyperlipidemic
Simvastatin - ✔✔take medication in evening, (on the basis of physiological
studies which show that most cholesterol is synthesized when dietary
intake is at its lowest) *monitor blood work for liver failure every 2 months
Diuretics: Thiazide - ✔✔encourage foods with potassium
Diuretics: Furosemide (Lasix) - ✔✔used to treat fluid retention
Propranolol (Inderal) - ✔✔•Propranolol has many side effects, partly
because of its nonselective response in blocking both beta1 and beta2
receptors.
1
©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
,•Instruct the diabetic patient to continue checking their blood sugar, as they
may not show signs of hypoglycemia
•Beta-blocker, treats hypertension
Digoxin (Lanoxin) - ✔✔•Cardiac glycoside - monitor for bradycardia (always
check pt's heart rate)
•Hold for heart rate of 60 or less
•narrow therapeutic index
•Monitor for signs of Dig toxicity-
•Nausea, drowsiness, photophobia, seeing halos around bright lights
Heparin injections (SQ) - ✔✔•Subcutaneous injection site should be rotated
as you can develop pain full bruising
•Evaluate PTT and APTT values prior to administering
•Used to treat and prevent blood clots
Warfarin (Coumadin) - ✔✔•Limit intake of foods high in vitamin K
(anticoagulant antagonists)
2
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, •Tea, turnips, cabbage, broccoli
•Monitor medications with PT/INR levels
•Anticoagulation used for patients with mechanical valves and atrial
fibrillation
Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) - ✔✔•Used to treat burns
•Topical cream
•Expected adverse reaction- itching/burning sensation with application
Topical Glucocorticoids - ✔✔•Used for dermatologic disorders
•Local side effects include burning, pruritus, edema, peeling, dryness, and
erythema. Systemic side effects usually occur due to over application and
include hypercalcemia and suppression of parathyroid hormone.
•Patient education: apply thin film and gently rub into affected area
Tretinoin (Retin-A) - ✔✔•Topical retinoid
•For mild to moderate acne.
3
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