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NR 293 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a normal aPTT time for someone on
continuous heparin infusion? - correct answer 60-100
seconds
What are serious side effects of propranolol
(Inderal)? - correct answer Hypotension
Bradycardia
Hypoglycemia
Expiratory wheezing
Shortness of breath
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What foods should be limited with Spironolactone
(Aldactone) therapy? - correct answer Foods high in
potassium
What medications can be used for C. diff related
diarrhea? - correct answer Fidaxomicin
Florastor
Vancomycyn
Patients taking cholesterol medications such as
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) should get which lab
frequently checked? - correct answer Live enzymes/liver
tests.
Can cause hepatotoxicity.
Patients on diuretics therapy should report...? - correct
answer Signs and symptoms of dehydration (dizziness,
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weakness, etc), weight gain, difficulty breathing,
crackles, etc.
Patients can exhibit symptoms of dehydration but
also symptoms of fluid overload if diuretic isn't
working.
What are some things that decrease patients
compliance with medication in general? - correct answer
Lack of education
Side effects
Large/difficult to swallow pills
Long duration/course of medication
ACE inhibitors such as Lisinopril and captopril are
safe for liver dysfunction patients, but other ACE
inhibitors are not. Why? - correct answer Lisinopril and
captopril are not pro drug and are not metabolized
by the liver..
NR 293 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a normal aPTT time for someone on
continuous heparin infusion? - correct answer 60-100
seconds
What are serious side effects of propranolol
(Inderal)? - correct answer Hypotension
Bradycardia
Hypoglycemia
Expiratory wheezing
Shortness of breath
,NR 293
What foods should be limited with Spironolactone
(Aldactone) therapy? - correct answer Foods high in
potassium
What medications can be used for C. diff related
diarrhea? - correct answer Fidaxomicin
Florastor
Vancomycyn
Patients taking cholesterol medications such as
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) should get which lab
frequently checked? - correct answer Live enzymes/liver
tests.
Can cause hepatotoxicity.
Patients on diuretics therapy should report...? - correct
answer Signs and symptoms of dehydration (dizziness,
, NR 293
weakness, etc), weight gain, difficulty breathing,
crackles, etc.
Patients can exhibit symptoms of dehydration but
also symptoms of fluid overload if diuretic isn't
working.
What are some things that decrease patients
compliance with medication in general? - correct answer
Lack of education
Side effects
Large/difficult to swallow pills
Long duration/course of medication
ACE inhibitors such as Lisinopril and captopril are
safe for liver dysfunction patients, but other ACE
inhibitors are not. Why? - correct answer Lisinopril and
captopril are not pro drug and are not metabolized
by the liver..
