Exam 2: NUR 2474/ NUR2474 Pharmacology Exam Review| Verified Questions and Answers| Grade A| Latest Update 2023/ 2024| Rasmussen

Exam 2: NUR 2474/ NUR2474 Pharmacology Exam Review| Verified Questions and Answers| Grade A| Latest Update 2023/ 2024| Rasmussen 1. A client with a Dvt was started on one medication right away. What would that be? ~ Answer: Heparin 2. After giving the vitamin K, the levels didn't go down at all. What would be the next step? ~ Answer: Fresh frozen plasma. 3. After the six pack (plasma), you check the INR again and it only went down to 4. What would be the next step? ~ Answer: Give a unit of whole blood. 4. Another client is hypertensive (chronic) 150/98 they have crackles and 2+ pitting edema, and jugular vein is distended (swollen). What medication would the provider order? ~ Answer: Furosemide 5. Before administering your hydrochlorothiazide, you see that the patients GFR rate is 17 ml/min. would you go ahead and give your spironolactone at that point? Why or why not? ~ Answer: No. because the rate is too low (15-60 on the low side) (15 kidney failure; 60-120 normal). 6. Client asks how do beta blockers work? ~ Answer: Works on beta 1 receptors in the heart Helps to decrease peripheral resistance. Helps decrease heart rate & retractability. Does not block Alpha receptor site. 7. Client came in with atrial fabulation, we shocked their heart and converted them. What would the medication be for the arrhythmias? ~ Answer: Amiodarone. 8. Client comes in and their INR is 5. What do you think the provider will have you do? ~ Answer: Hold medication; give vitamin K. 9. Client has been prescribed betamethasone & Albuterol. Would it be correct if client says I will take two puffs of my betamethasone only when I'm wheezing? ~ Answer: No, take Albuterol first if wheezing. 10. Client just had surgery and the doctor just gave oral opioid for pain. What would you want to make sure was given with opioid? ~ Answer: Medication to combat constipation. Docusate (stool softener)