NURS 180 MIDTERM PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS
Glucocorticoids have the ability to __________ - Answers -suppress inflammation. It
can mask symptoms of infection and should not be given to patients with an actual
infection.
**Cushing syndrome will only occur with long term therapy.
Levothyroxine is a ______ thyroid hormone and is _______ identical to ______. -
Answers -synthetic
chemically
T4
**Used to treat hypothyroidism.
Reglan is a ______________ ____________ used to relieve what? - Answers -
gastrointestinal stimulant
n/v, heartburn, stomach pain, bloating, and a persistent feeling of fullness after meals.
**prokinetic drug. works by promoting gastric emptying.
Loop Diuretics inhibit what ions to be absorbed? - Answers -sodium and chloride (in
the loop of Henle)
**This increases urine output and excretes potassium.
Thiazide diuretics blocks ______ and ______. - Answers -sodium and potassium (in
the distal tubule and nephron).
Potassium-sparing diuretics block _________. - Answers -aldosterone
**Does not allow for excretion of potassium (so patients should stay away from high K+
containing foods)
Fosamazx (alendronate) directions - Answers -Take on an empty stomach 30 minutes
before breakfast with a full glass of water. Patient needs to sit upright for at least 30
minutes after.
Prioritizing Care - Answers -Safety
ABC
Pain
, If potassium is given in liquid form... - Answers -it must be diluted in water because it is
very irritating to the mucosal lining.
Aspirin is an ____________. If a patient has surgery how long before the surgery
should they stop the medication? - Answers -Antiplatelet
7 days.
If you have orders to give oral medications you must... - Answers -assess the patient's
ability to swallow the medication prior to administration
If a patient has a renal condition... - Answers -it is very important that the nurse identify
any nephrotoxic meds the patient may be taking and let the MD know.
Prior to administering a drug the nurse should know____________________. -
Answers -the reason it was prescribed
how the medication should be administered
how the medication is supplied by the pharmacy
the name of the medication
Diuretic Prototypes - Answers -hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, and spironolactone.
Colchicine is a medication used for __________ - Answers -acute gout attacks by
reducing uric acid crystals in the joint.
Patients with gout should avoid what foods/liquids? - Answers -beef
sardines
liver
organ meat
salmon
high purine foods (fish, meats)
alcohol
The primary reason oral drugs are administered with food is because - Answers -it
helps protect the gastric mucosa.
Cushing syndrome symptoms - Answers -round face (moon face) and ecchymosis
(bruise) in the arms and other areas in the body
What to do if a patient with Cushing syndrome shows signs of infection (even if they
have a low temp) - Answers -patient should go to the clinic and see an MD right away
to get an antibiotic.
Glucocorticoids have the ability to __________ - Answers -suppress inflammation. It
can mask symptoms of infection and should not be given to patients with an actual
infection.
**Cushing syndrome will only occur with long term therapy.
Levothyroxine is a ______ thyroid hormone and is _______ identical to ______. -
Answers -synthetic
chemically
T4
**Used to treat hypothyroidism.
Reglan is a ______________ ____________ used to relieve what? - Answers -
gastrointestinal stimulant
n/v, heartburn, stomach pain, bloating, and a persistent feeling of fullness after meals.
**prokinetic drug. works by promoting gastric emptying.
Loop Diuretics inhibit what ions to be absorbed? - Answers -sodium and chloride (in
the loop of Henle)
**This increases urine output and excretes potassium.
Thiazide diuretics blocks ______ and ______. - Answers -sodium and potassium (in
the distal tubule and nephron).
Potassium-sparing diuretics block _________. - Answers -aldosterone
**Does not allow for excretion of potassium (so patients should stay away from high K+
containing foods)
Fosamazx (alendronate) directions - Answers -Take on an empty stomach 30 minutes
before breakfast with a full glass of water. Patient needs to sit upright for at least 30
minutes after.
Prioritizing Care - Answers -Safety
ABC
Pain
, If potassium is given in liquid form... - Answers -it must be diluted in water because it is
very irritating to the mucosal lining.
Aspirin is an ____________. If a patient has surgery how long before the surgery
should they stop the medication? - Answers -Antiplatelet
7 days.
If you have orders to give oral medications you must... - Answers -assess the patient's
ability to swallow the medication prior to administration
If a patient has a renal condition... - Answers -it is very important that the nurse identify
any nephrotoxic meds the patient may be taking and let the MD know.
Prior to administering a drug the nurse should know____________________. -
Answers -the reason it was prescribed
how the medication should be administered
how the medication is supplied by the pharmacy
the name of the medication
Diuretic Prototypes - Answers -hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, and spironolactone.
Colchicine is a medication used for __________ - Answers -acute gout attacks by
reducing uric acid crystals in the joint.
Patients with gout should avoid what foods/liquids? - Answers -beef
sardines
liver
organ meat
salmon
high purine foods (fish, meats)
alcohol
The primary reason oral drugs are administered with food is because - Answers -it
helps protect the gastric mucosa.
Cushing syndrome symptoms - Answers -round face (moon face) and ecchymosis
(bruise) in the arms and other areas in the body
What to do if a patient with Cushing syndrome shows signs of infection (even if they
have a low temp) - Answers -patient should go to the clinic and see an MD right away
to get an antibiotic.
