Miami Dade College : NUR 3019 Pharmacology (20)

🧪 Pharmacology (20)
1. A client on warfarin is advised to avoid?

 Answer: Vitamin K–rich foods (spinach, kale).

2. Metformin’s primary action is?

 Answer: Decreases hepatic glucose production.

3. Side effect of ACE inhibitors?

 Answer: Persistent dry cough.

4. Antidote for heparin overdose?

 Answer: Protamine sulfate.

5. Digoxin toxicity signs include?

 Answer: Visual disturbances (yellow halos).

6. Ondansetron is classified as?

 Answer: A 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist (antiemetic).

7. Naloxone reverses effects of?

 Answer: Opioids.

8. Common side effect of morphine?

 Answer: Respiratory depression.

9. Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets—nursing priority?

 Answer: Check blood pressure before administering.

10. Therapeutic level of lithium?

 Answer: 0.6–1.2 mEq/L.

11. Atorvastatin works by inhibiting?

 Answer: HMG-CoA reductase.

12. Most serious side effect of nitroprusside?

 Answer: Cyanide toxicity.

13. Levothyroxine should be taken?

 Answer: In the morning on an empty stomach.

, 14. Albuterol is a?

 Answer: Beta₂ agonist (bronchodilator).

15. Antibiotic safe during pregnancy?

 Answer: Amoxicillin.

16. Phenobarbital is used to treat?

 Answer: Seizure disorders.

17. Haloperidol adverse effect?

 Answer: Extrapyramidal symptoms.

18. Metoclopramide helps with?

 Answer: Gastroparesis.

19. Theophylline toxicity includes?

 Answer: Tachycardia and seizures.

20. Furosemide important electrolyte to monitor?

 Answer: Potassium.



🧹 Fundamentals (15)
21. First step in nursing process?

 Answer: Assessment.

22. Normal adult respiratory rate?

 Answer: 12–20 breaths/min.

23. When donning PPE, sequence?

 Answer: Gown → mask → goggles → gloves.

24. Best action to maintain client safety?

 Answer: Keep bed in lowest position, call-light within reach.

25. Normal capillary refill time?

 Answer: <2 seconds.

26. Pain scale when non-verbal?

,  Answer: Use FLACC or FACES tool.

27. Proper handwashing time?

 Answer: At least 20 seconds.

28. Normal adult heart rate?

 Answer: 60–100 bpm.

29. Vital sign before blood transfusion?

 Answer: Baseline temperature, BP, pulse, respirations.

30. Priority in case of airway obstruction?

 Answer: Perform Heimlich maneuver or abdominal thrusts.

31. Check NG tube placement by?

 Answer: pH aspirate and x-ray confirmation.

32. Raises HOB reduces?

 Answer: Risk of aspiration.

33. Aseptic technique means?

 Answer: Eliminate pathogens to prevent infection.

34. Proper position for enema?

 Answer: Left Sims’ side-lying.

35. When chest tube no drainage check for?

 Answer: Occlusion or kinks in tubing.



💉 Medical–Surgical (20)
36. Chest pain + ST-elevation indicates?

 Answer: ST-elevation MI (STEMI).

37. Right-sided heart failure symptom?

 Answer: Jugular vein distention.

38. Priority after abdominal surgery?

 Answer: Monitor bowel sounds and return of peristalsis.

, 39. Normal potassium level?

 Answer: 3.5–5.0 mEq/L.

40. Most indicative burn depth?

 Answer: Full-thickness = painless and white/leathery.

41. Peptic ulcer bleeding sign?

 Answer: Hematemesis (“coffee ground” emesis).

42. PE sign?

 Answer: Sudden dyspnea, chest pain, tachycardia.

43. Priority in hyperglycemia (DKA)?

 Answer: IV fluids then insulin.

44. COPD priority?

 Answer: Encourage pursed-lip breathing.

45. Appendicitis feature?

 Answer: Pain in right lower quadrant (McBurney’s).

46. TIA warning sign?

 Answer: Sudden temporary weakness or vision loss.

47. DVT prevent by?

 Answer: Early ambulation and compression stockings.

48. PEEP in ventilator helps?

 Answer: Keep alveoli open.

49. Stroke priority assessment?

 Answer: Neuro (NIH Stroke Scale) and CT scan.

50. Shock vital signs reveal?

 Answer: Hypotension + tachycardia.

51. Acute pancreatitis pain location?

 Answer: Epigastric radiating to back.

52. Osteoarthritis key feature?