Pharm 1140 Exam II Questions & Answers 2023/2024

Pharm 1140 Exam II Questions & Answers 2023/2024 Achlorydia - ANSWER-Absence of hydrochloric acid from the gastric juice. anticholinergic - ANSWER-Dilates pupils Causes photophobia Used preoperatively for cataract removal Don't use in glaucoma Atropine is an example blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses; decreases oral and respiratory secretions (atropine, Artane) When administering intravenous magnesium sulfate, the nurse will monitor for which signs and symptoms of hypermagnesemia? - ANSWER-Decrease in deep tendon reflexes Signs and symptoms of excess magnesium include tendon reflex loss, difficult bowel movements, central nervous system depression, respiratory distress, heart block, and hypothermia. Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) is indicated for the treatment of which condition? - ANSWER-Cyanocobalamin is used to treat deficiency states of vitamin B12. The most common manifestation of untreated cyanocobalamin deficiency is pernicious anemia.Altered coagulation studies Vitamin K is an essential nutrient for the synthesis of clotting factors, which takes place in the liver. It is also the antidote for warfarin (Coumadin), an oral anticoagulant. The administration of vitamin K enhances the coagulation process, thus minimizing a patient's risk for excessive bleeding. Client teaching regarding the administration of vitamin C would include monitoring for which signs or symptoms that may indicate vitamin C toxicity? - ANSWER-Nausea and abdominal cramping Megadoses of vitamin C can produce nausea, vomiting, headache, and abdominal cramps and will acidify the urine, which can result in the formation of cystine, oxalate, and urate renal stones.