NUR 176 FINAL EXAM HONDROS COLLEGE WITH REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS HONDROS
Corticosteroids - (ANSWERS)Increase blood sugar; used for Lupus; example:
prednisone.
Lovenox (enoxaparin) - (ANSWERS)Anticoagulant; inject in abdomen; no specific
labs required.
Lantus (glargine) - (ANSWERS)Long-acting insulin; 24-hr duration; same time
daily; 'peakless.'
Antifungal cream - (ANSWERS)Treats tinea corporis (ringworm).
Aspirin - (ANSWERS)Antiplatelet; 325 mg daily; decreases platelet aggregation.
Simvastatin - (ANSWERS)Lowers cholesterol; give at bedtime.
Digoxin - (ANSWERS)Cardiac glycoside; hold if HR < 60; check apical pulse.
Warfarin - (ANSWERS)Oral anticoagulant; monitor INR; vitamin K antidote.
Nitroglycerin - (ANSWERS)Vasodilator; SL q5 min x3; causes headache/dizziness;
monitor BP.
Dilantin (phenytoin) - (ANSWERS)Anti-seizure medication.
Glipizide - (ANSWERS)Stimulates pancreas to produce insulin.
Acyclovir (Zovirax) - (ANSWERS)Antiviral; treats herpes; 10-14 days.
Novolin R (regular insulin) - (ANSWERS)ONLY insulin given IV.
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS HONDROS
Flagyl - (ANSWERS)Antibiotic.
Proscar (finasteride) - (ANSWERS)Treats BPH; pregnant women should not handle.
Amoxicillin - (ANSWERS)Antibiotic for cellulitis.
Heparin - (ANSWERS)Watch for bleeding → hematuria, gums, coffee-ground
emesis.
Epogen (epoetin alfa) - (ANSWERS)Increases rbcs; increases hemoglobin.
Epinephrine - (ANSWERS)Used for anaphylaxis; IM or subq.
Oxybutynin - (ANSWERS)Antispasmodic; improves urinary control.
Metformin - (ANSWERS)GI upset; lowers glucose; HOLD before IV contrast;
increase fluids; take with food.
Verapamil (Calan) - (ANSWERS)Calcium channel blocker; check BP & HR.
Lispro (Humalog) - (ANSWERS)Rapid acting; sliding scale; do NOT mix with
long-acting insulin.
Glucagon - (ANSWERS)IM for severe hypoglycemia or ↓LOC.
Keppra - (ANSWERS)Anti-seizure.
Valproic acid - (ANSWERS)Anti-seizure.
Tegretol - (ANSWERS)Anti-seizure.
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS HONDROS
Corticosteroids - (ANSWERS)Increase blood sugar; used for Lupus; example:
prednisone.
Lovenox (enoxaparin) - (ANSWERS)Anticoagulant; inject in abdomen; no specific
labs required.
Lantus (glargine) - (ANSWERS)Long-acting insulin; 24-hr duration; same time
daily; 'peakless.'
Antifungal cream - (ANSWERS)Treats tinea corporis (ringworm).
Aspirin - (ANSWERS)Antiplatelet; 325 mg daily; decreases platelet aggregation.
Simvastatin - (ANSWERS)Lowers cholesterol; give at bedtime.
Digoxin - (ANSWERS)Cardiac glycoside; hold if HR < 60; check apical pulse.
Warfarin - (ANSWERS)Oral anticoagulant; monitor INR; vitamin K antidote.
Nitroglycerin - (ANSWERS)Vasodilator; SL q5 min x3; causes headache/dizziness;
monitor BP.
Dilantin (phenytoin) - (ANSWERS)Anti-seizure medication.
Glipizide - (ANSWERS)Stimulates pancreas to produce insulin.
Acyclovir (Zovirax) - (ANSWERS)Antiviral; treats herpes; 10-14 days.
Novolin R (regular insulin) - (ANSWERS)ONLY insulin given IV.
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS HONDROS
Flagyl - (ANSWERS)Antibiotic.
Proscar (finasteride) - (ANSWERS)Treats BPH; pregnant women should not handle.
Amoxicillin - (ANSWERS)Antibiotic for cellulitis.
Heparin - (ANSWERS)Watch for bleeding → hematuria, gums, coffee-ground
emesis.
Epogen (epoetin alfa) - (ANSWERS)Increases rbcs; increases hemoglobin.
Epinephrine - (ANSWERS)Used for anaphylaxis; IM or subq.
Oxybutynin - (ANSWERS)Antispasmodic; improves urinary control.
Metformin - (ANSWERS)GI upset; lowers glucose; HOLD before IV contrast;
increase fluids; take with food.
Verapamil (Calan) - (ANSWERS)Calcium channel blocker; check BP & HR.
Lispro (Humalog) - (ANSWERS)Rapid acting; sliding scale; do NOT mix with
long-acting insulin.
Glucagon - (ANSWERS)IM for severe hypoglycemia or ↓LOC.
Keppra - (ANSWERS)Anti-seizure.
Valproic acid - (ANSWERS)Anti-seizure.
Tegretol - (ANSWERS)Anti-seizure.
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