Maryville University Nursing 615
Exam 3 Review questions with 100%
correct answers
Low-dose colchine - ANSWER 1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6
mg one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg.
High-dose colchine - ANSWER 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours
totaling 4.8 mg.
Gout - ANSWER BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be
monitored in the treatment of this disease
Colchine - ANSWER This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain
Febuxostat (Uloric) - ANSWER When prescribing this medication,
patients should be taught that gout may worsen with therapy before it
improves
Corticosteroids - ANSWER These medications can cause the following
adverse effects if taken for six months or more: Osteoporosis and poor
, diabetic control. Patients should report black, tarry stools or abdominal
pain.
Corticosteroids - ANSWER These medications should be tapered to avoid
recurrent activity of the underlying disease and possible cortisol
deficiency resulting from the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
suppression during the period of steroid therapy.
Black Box Warning on NSAIDS - ANSWER Increased risk of serious
cardiovascular thrombotic events, such as myocardial infarction and
stroke. These medications can also cause serious GI events such as
bleeding, ulceration or perforation of stomach or intestin es, which can
be fatal.
Pain management - ANSWER When treating this common issue, it is
recommended to begin with NSAIDS and work up from there as needed
Ibuprofen - ANSWER This medication works by inhibiting the COX
enzymes; however, the exact mechanism of action for this particular
medication is unknown.
Acetaminophen - ANSWER A serious adverse effect related to this
medication is referred to as "------------- poisoning"
Symptoms of hypoglycemia - ANSWER Decreased LOC, hunger,
diaphoresis, weakness, dizziness and tachycardia
Exam 3 Review questions with 100%
correct answers
Low-dose colchine - ANSWER 1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6
mg one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg.
High-dose colchine - ANSWER 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours
totaling 4.8 mg.
Gout - ANSWER BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be
monitored in the treatment of this disease
Colchine - ANSWER This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain
Febuxostat (Uloric) - ANSWER When prescribing this medication,
patients should be taught that gout may worsen with therapy before it
improves
Corticosteroids - ANSWER These medications can cause the following
adverse effects if taken for six months or more: Osteoporosis and poor
, diabetic control. Patients should report black, tarry stools or abdominal
pain.
Corticosteroids - ANSWER These medications should be tapered to avoid
recurrent activity of the underlying disease and possible cortisol
deficiency resulting from the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
suppression during the period of steroid therapy.
Black Box Warning on NSAIDS - ANSWER Increased risk of serious
cardiovascular thrombotic events, such as myocardial infarction and
stroke. These medications can also cause serious GI events such as
bleeding, ulceration or perforation of stomach or intestin es, which can
be fatal.
Pain management - ANSWER When treating this common issue, it is
recommended to begin with NSAIDS and work up from there as needed
Ibuprofen - ANSWER This medication works by inhibiting the COX
enzymes; however, the exact mechanism of action for this particular
medication is unknown.
Acetaminophen - ANSWER A serious adverse effect related to this
medication is referred to as "------------- poisoning"
Symptoms of hypoglycemia - ANSWER Decreased LOC, hunger,
diaphoresis, weakness, dizziness and tachycardia
