NUR 2502 FINAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
/MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE FINAL |ALREADY GRADED A+|RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women -(answer)women take due to vaginal dryness, hot flashes,
painful sex, prevent bone loss when older
risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy -(answer)breast and cancer development, risk of
blood clots, bone loss, risk of fractures, cardiovascular disease
penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction -(answer)pencillin may react with aminoglycosides and cause
it to be less effective in treating infection. Do NOT combine these antibiotics in same IV solution
Side effects of steroids -(answer)SHORT TERM
o Insomnia
o Mood alterations or Psychosis
o GI upset
o Increased appetite/weight gain
o Fluid retention
o Hyperglycemia
o Hypokalemia
LONG TERM
o Hyperglycemia
o Osteoporosis
o Thin skin, easy bruising, poor wound healing
o Rare: HTN, PUD, AVN, Allergic reaction
o Adrenal suppression if > 4 courses/year
, NUR 2502 FINAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
/MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE FINAL |ALREADY GRADED A+|RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
TMP-SMZ -(answer)trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
combination drug
-treat a variety of bacterial infections
-UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia
how to protect kidneys -(answer)drink lots of water
when to take diuretics -(answer)in the morning
Diuretics Side Effects -(answer)increased urination, dehydration, increased thirst, weakness, and
impotence.
Antacids -(answer)neutralize the acids in the stomach
affect acid level, have a lot of interaction so need to take a few hours apart from other meds
Cimetidine -(answer)type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid.
used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers
can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort and heartburn from acid reflux
Naloxone (Narcan) -(answer)opiate antagonist (antidote), reverses opioid induced resiratory depression
/MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE FINAL |ALREADY GRADED A+|RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women -(answer)women take due to vaginal dryness, hot flashes,
painful sex, prevent bone loss when older
risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy -(answer)breast and cancer development, risk of
blood clots, bone loss, risk of fractures, cardiovascular disease
penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction -(answer)pencillin may react with aminoglycosides and cause
it to be less effective in treating infection. Do NOT combine these antibiotics in same IV solution
Side effects of steroids -(answer)SHORT TERM
o Insomnia
o Mood alterations or Psychosis
o GI upset
o Increased appetite/weight gain
o Fluid retention
o Hyperglycemia
o Hypokalemia
LONG TERM
o Hyperglycemia
o Osteoporosis
o Thin skin, easy bruising, poor wound healing
o Rare: HTN, PUD, AVN, Allergic reaction
o Adrenal suppression if > 4 courses/year
, NUR 2502 FINAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
/MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE FINAL |ALREADY GRADED A+|RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
TMP-SMZ -(answer)trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
combination drug
-treat a variety of bacterial infections
-UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia
how to protect kidneys -(answer)drink lots of water
when to take diuretics -(answer)in the morning
Diuretics Side Effects -(answer)increased urination, dehydration, increased thirst, weakness, and
impotence.
Antacids -(answer)neutralize the acids in the stomach
affect acid level, have a lot of interaction so need to take a few hours apart from other meds
Cimetidine -(answer)type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid.
used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers
can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort and heartburn from acid reflux
Naloxone (Narcan) -(answer)opiate antagonist (antidote), reverses opioid induced resiratory depression
