ANSWERS 2026/2027 PASS
GUIDE ,GRADED A+
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is what type of drug?
What is the maximum recommended dosage?
What should you monitor? - ANS ✅✅-Nonopioid Analgesics.
Max dose: 4000 mg (4 g) in 24 hrs
Monitor liver function
Aldosterone attracts what? - ANS ✅✅-Sodium
aminoglycosides (mycins) - ANS ✅✅-
Angiotensin II in the lungs is a potent? - ANS ✅✅-vasodialator
At what pain level should an Opioid Analgesic be considered? - ANS ✅✅-
Pain level of 6 or greater. Opioids are used for moderate to severe pain.
Define fluid volume excess: Hypervolemia - ANS ✅✅-too much fluid in the
vascular space (first).
Vascular equals the vessels --> veins, arteries, capillaries, heart chambers,
etc.
DO NOT delegate what you can EAT - ANS ✅✅-E = evaluate
A = assess
,T = teach
EPI is always given in what type of syringe - ANS ✅✅-TB syringe
HIV Nursing and Collaborative Management includes... - ANS ✅✅-- Monitor
disease progression and immune function
-Initiate and monitor (ART) antiretroviral therapy: to decrease viral load and
increase T cell count
-prevent development of opportunistic diseases
-detect and treat opportunistic diseases
-manage symptoms
-prevent or decrease complications of treatment
-prevent transmission of HIV
How do you convert Centigrade to Fahrenheit - ANS ✅✅-C+40, multiply 9/5
and subtract 40
How do you convert Fahrenheit to Centigrade - ANS ✅✅-F+40, multiply 5/9
and subtract 40
How do you test for the Chvostek sign and what happens if there is a positive
response? - ANS ✅✅-Elicitation: Tapping on the face at a point just anterior
to the ear and just below the zygomatic bone
Postitive response: Twitching of the ipsilateral facial
muscles, suggestive of neuromuscular excitability
caused by hypocalcemia
, How do you test for the Trousseau's sign and what happens if there is a
positive response? - ANS ✅✅-Elicitation: Inflating a sphygmomanometer
cuff above
systolic blood pressure for several minutes
Positive response: Muscular contraction including flexion of the wrist and
metacarpophalangeal joints,
hyperextension of the fingers, and flexion of the thumb
on the palm, suggestive of neuromuscular excitability
caused by hypocalcemia
How do you treat fluid volume deficits? - ANS ✅✅-Strict I&O
Replace with isotonic fluids
monitor Bp
weight daily
How does atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) work? - ANS ✅✅-It is the opposite
of aldosterone, so it causes excretion of Nas and H2O
How often is nitroglycerine administered and when should you not give it? -
ANS ✅✅-up to 3 times (every 5 minutes) do not give when BO is less than
90/60
How should you address questions related to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs -
ANS ✅✅-Address physiological needs first, followed by safety and security
needs, love and belonging needs, self esteem needs and finally self
actualization needs. *When a physiological need is not addressed in the
question, look for the option that addresses safety.