Maryville University Nursing 615 Exam
3 Review Questions With Complete
Solutions Rated A+
Low-dose colchine - SOLVED ANSWER-1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg
one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg.
High-dose colchine - SOLVED ANSWER-1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours
totaling 4.8 mg.
Gout - SOLVED ANSWER-BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be
monitored in the treatment of this disease
Amiodarone - SOLVED ANSWER-Patient may experience vision problems, a bluish-
gray discoloration of the skin, photosensitivity, interstitial disease, as well as hypo and
hyperthyroidism when taking this medication
Digoxin - SOLVED ANSWER-This medication interacts with Verapamil, Amiodarone,
Erythromycin, and Epinephrine (when injected as local anesthetic). The level of this
medication should be monitored when the patient is taking albuterol.
Nitrate Tolerance - SOLVED ANSWER-Tolerance of these medications is described as
the attenuation or loss of one or several of the effects after long-term administration
Coumadin - SOLVED ANSWER-This medication is contraindicated in pregnancy, as it
passes through the placental barrier and may cause bleeding in the fetus.
, Congestive heart failure - SOLVED ANSWER-First-line treatment for patients with this
condition should include ACE inhibitors (or ARBs) and beta blockers
Alternative treatment regimen for CHF - SOLVED ANSWER-In people who are
intolerant of ACE inhibitors or ARBs or who have significant kidney dysfunction, the use
of combined hydralazine and a long-acting nitrate such as isosorbide nitrate is an
effective alternative strategy. This has been shown to reduce mortality in people with
moderate heart failure, especially African Americans.
Digitalis - SOLVED ANSWER-This medication can be used as a second-line medication
for patients with congestive heart failure
Procainamide - SOLVED ANSWER-This medication can cause ventricular
dysrhythmias, bradycardia, hypotension, shock, drug-induced fever and other allergic
responses; this medication can also cause systemic lupus, which may cause
polyarthralgia, myalgia, and pleurisy.
Amiodarone - SOLVED ANSWER-This medication is structurally similar to thyroxine,
which can cause induced abnormalities in thyroid function
Colchine - SOLVED ANSWER-This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain
Febuxostat (Uloric) - SOLVED ANSWER-When prescribing this medication, patients
should be taught that gout may worsen with therapy before it improves
Corticosteroids - SOLVED ANSWER-These medications can cause the following
adverse effects if taken for six months or more: Osteoporosis and poor diabetic control.
Patients should report black, tarry stools or abdominal pain.
3 Review Questions With Complete
Solutions Rated A+
Low-dose colchine - SOLVED ANSWER-1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg
one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg.
High-dose colchine - SOLVED ANSWER-1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours
totaling 4.8 mg.
Gout - SOLVED ANSWER-BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be
monitored in the treatment of this disease
Amiodarone - SOLVED ANSWER-Patient may experience vision problems, a bluish-
gray discoloration of the skin, photosensitivity, interstitial disease, as well as hypo and
hyperthyroidism when taking this medication
Digoxin - SOLVED ANSWER-This medication interacts with Verapamil, Amiodarone,
Erythromycin, and Epinephrine (when injected as local anesthetic). The level of this
medication should be monitored when the patient is taking albuterol.
Nitrate Tolerance - SOLVED ANSWER-Tolerance of these medications is described as
the attenuation or loss of one or several of the effects after long-term administration
Coumadin - SOLVED ANSWER-This medication is contraindicated in pregnancy, as it
passes through the placental barrier and may cause bleeding in the fetus.
, Congestive heart failure - SOLVED ANSWER-First-line treatment for patients with this
condition should include ACE inhibitors (or ARBs) and beta blockers
Alternative treatment regimen for CHF - SOLVED ANSWER-In people who are
intolerant of ACE inhibitors or ARBs or who have significant kidney dysfunction, the use
of combined hydralazine and a long-acting nitrate such as isosorbide nitrate is an
effective alternative strategy. This has been shown to reduce mortality in people with
moderate heart failure, especially African Americans.
Digitalis - SOLVED ANSWER-This medication can be used as a second-line medication
for patients with congestive heart failure
Procainamide - SOLVED ANSWER-This medication can cause ventricular
dysrhythmias, bradycardia, hypotension, shock, drug-induced fever and other allergic
responses; this medication can also cause systemic lupus, which may cause
polyarthralgia, myalgia, and pleurisy.
Amiodarone - SOLVED ANSWER-This medication is structurally similar to thyroxine,
which can cause induced abnormalities in thyroid function
Colchine - SOLVED ANSWER-This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain
Febuxostat (Uloric) - SOLVED ANSWER-When prescribing this medication, patients
should be taught that gout may worsen with therapy before it improves
Corticosteroids - SOLVED ANSWER-These medications can cause the following
adverse effects if taken for six months or more: Osteoporosis and poor diabetic control.
Patients should report black, tarry stools or abdominal pain.
