NUR 425 Peds Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
It inhibits sodium, potassium-ATPase, leading to
What is the mechanism of
increased calcium in heart cells and enhanced
action (MOA) of Digoxin?
contractility.
What are the therapeutic It is used as a second-line medication for heart failure,
indications for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal atrial
administering Digoxin? tachycardia, and cardiac dysrhythmias.
, What nursing Monitor for GI and CNS effects, check digoxin levels
considerations should be frequently, and take apical pulse for one full minute
taken when administering before administration.
Digoxin?
What patient precautions Watch for hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, concurrent
are associated with use of diuretics, and herbal interactions; take the
Digoxin? medication at the same time daily.
What is the MOA of It blocks the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in
Furosemide? the kidneys.
It treats edema from renal, hepatic, or cardiac failure,
What are the therapeutic
hypertension not controlled by other diuretics, and
uses of Furosemide?
pulmonary edema in heart failure.
What nursing Monitor serum electrolyte levels, blood pressure,
considerations should be blood glucose, and signs of hearing loss or vertigo.
taken when administering
Furosemide?
What patient precautions Be cautious in patients with renal or hepatic disorders,
are associated with diabetes, pregnancy, and those at risk for digoxin
Furosemide? toxicity.
What is the MOA of It increases osmotic pressure in the glomerular filtrate,
Mannitol? inhibiting the reabsorption of water and electrolytes.
It is used for reducing intraocular or intracranial
What are the therapeutic
pressure and increasing urinary excretion of toxic
indications for Mannitol?
materials.
What nursing Monitor vital signs, urine output, signs of dehydration
considerations should be or fluid overload, and laboratory values.
taken when administering
Mannitol?
What patient precautions Increased risk for hypokalemia with cardiac
are associated with glycosides, do not breastfeed while on this drug, and
Mannitol? monitor for postural hypotension.
and CORRECT Answers
It inhibits sodium, potassium-ATPase, leading to
What is the mechanism of
increased calcium in heart cells and enhanced
action (MOA) of Digoxin?
contractility.
What are the therapeutic It is used as a second-line medication for heart failure,
indications for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal atrial
administering Digoxin? tachycardia, and cardiac dysrhythmias.
, What nursing Monitor for GI and CNS effects, check digoxin levels
considerations should be frequently, and take apical pulse for one full minute
taken when administering before administration.
Digoxin?
What patient precautions Watch for hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, concurrent
are associated with use of diuretics, and herbal interactions; take the
Digoxin? medication at the same time daily.
What is the MOA of It blocks the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in
Furosemide? the kidneys.
It treats edema from renal, hepatic, or cardiac failure,
What are the therapeutic
hypertension not controlled by other diuretics, and
uses of Furosemide?
pulmonary edema in heart failure.
What nursing Monitor serum electrolyte levels, blood pressure,
considerations should be blood glucose, and signs of hearing loss or vertigo.
taken when administering
Furosemide?
What patient precautions Be cautious in patients with renal or hepatic disorders,
are associated with diabetes, pregnancy, and those at risk for digoxin
Furosemide? toxicity.
What is the MOA of It increases osmotic pressure in the glomerular filtrate,
Mannitol? inhibiting the reabsorption of water and electrolytes.
It is used for reducing intraocular or intracranial
What are the therapeutic
pressure and increasing urinary excretion of toxic
indications for Mannitol?
materials.
What nursing Monitor vital signs, urine output, signs of dehydration
considerations should be or fluid overload, and laboratory values.
taken when administering
Mannitol?
What patient precautions Increased risk for hypokalemia with cardiac
are associated with glycosides, do not breastfeed while on this drug, and
Mannitol? monitor for postural hypotension.
