Pharmacology exam 2

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Which heart failure drug raises a concern for digitalization?

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which anti-TB agent is bacteriostatic

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you are treating an elderly pt. She is currently on metformin to treat her diabetes. After completing your assessment it’s clear her b/p is spiking. What med do you administer?

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Adrenergic transmissions takes place in the branch and uses as the transmitter

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you are completing documentation for your pt who has been admitted for dysrhythmia. The pt is experiencing HR greater than 100 and and uncountable amount of ectopics. What terms would you use to describe this pt?

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this drug is used to treat glaucoma and is considered a weak diuretic:

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Your pt that you treated for angina pectoris a week ago is back in the hospital. He is complaining of a headache, blurred vision, syncope. What do you do?

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Pt is being rushed into your emergency room. He is is experiencing tachycardia, shortness of breath, and tightness in his chest. Its clear he is having a heart attack, we need to administer a med stat or we are going to lose him. what do we do nurse??

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this drug has a positive inotropic, negative dromotropic and a negative chromotropic?

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which drug(s) should not be administered with grapefruit juices?

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Losartan blocks RAAS in the kidneys by reducing the conversion to Angiotensin II from Angiotensin I

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You treated a pt for heart failure a couple weeks ago. He is back in the hospital with his wife complaining of decreased impotence and drowsiness during the day. What response do you have to him?

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which hypertension drugs should you educate pt on for orthostatic hypotension?

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Your currently treating a pt with heart failure. Your CNA comes to notify you that your pt is experiencing some fluid retention since you've prescribed hydralazine. What would you like her to do for this pt?

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spironolactone - aldactone blocks Na, K, Cl re-absorption and retains potassium

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which diuretic is the most commonly prescribed and results in less water re-absorption?

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Your pt has been prescribed Diamox and he is being discharged today. What comment by the pt tells you he knows everything he needs to know about this drug and its concerns?

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a myocardial infarction is considered a venous thromboembolic disorder.

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Your pt is experiencing a thrombophlebitis. You are taking to long to treat it and now it is moving in the bloodstream! What do we have now?

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Your pt is currently on Heparin for DVT. What statement by another nurse tells you she is qualified to take care of your pt and knows how to administer this drug?

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Your pt has been on iv heparin and coumadin. Pt has reached therapeutic level now. What do you do?

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which diuretic inhibits the action of aldosterone?

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another name for a bruise is ecchymosis.

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which agent will use plasmin to dissolve fibrin clots?

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Your handing off a pt, with an acute MI who is on Acetylsalicylic acid, to the next nurse on shift. What response by him tells you he knows everything he needs to know?

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Whats nursing concern for expectorants should you be mindful of?

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Your pt is currently on zocor for his cholesterol. What are some things that may interact with this drug.

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a nurse tells you that she plans to administer lescol - a statin agent in the morning when cholesterol synthesis is at a peak. Is this correct?

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Your pt has been prescribed cholestyramine - Questran. He's been experiencing a buildup of fat in his stool and loose, greasy, and foul bowel movement. What is this called?

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which agent decreases cholesterol and inhibits the breakdown of high density lipoproteins?

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The client taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) reports decreased urine output, edema, and weight gain. The nurse initially assesses the client for which of the following conditions?

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The client with deep vein thrombosis is being treated with a heparin infusion. The nurse would monitor for therapeutic effectiveness by noting which of the following?

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The nurse is monitoring a client receiving acetazolamide (Diamox). Which of the following acid–base imbalances is a potential risk for this client?

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which anti inflammatory agent works by preventing airway edema and inflammation?

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What nursing concerns should you be aware of when administering Rifampin?

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You are seeing a new pt who was just brought in from track practice. She is having an asthma attack and we need to get it under control. What drug should we give her?

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which adrenergic agonist works as an OTC bronchodilator?

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which adrenergic agonist is used as a critical care drug for heart attack, heart failure, and shock?

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Adrenergic antagonist will prevent what type of responses?

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you are preparing to hand off your pt to the next nurse on shift. He is currently on Phentolamine - Regitine. What comments made by the nurse tells you she knows everything she needs to know?

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The nurse is monitoring a client who is taking digoxin for adverse effects. Which findings are characteristics of digoxin toxicity?

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When giving antihypertensive drugs, the nurse will consider giving the first dose at bedtime for which class of drugs?

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The nurse is assessing a pt who will be starting antihypertensive therapy with an ACE inhibitor. Which condition, if present in the pt would be reason for caution use?

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A pt has received a double dose of heparin during surgery and is bleeding through his incision site. While the surgeons are working to stop the bleeding at the incision site, the nurse will prepare to take what action at this time?

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Which point will the nurse emphasize to a pt who is taking an antilipemic medication in the statin class?

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The nurse is administering cholestyramine - questran, a bile acid sequestrant. Which nursing interventions are appropriate?

good practice test for exam 2! good luck!

Pharmacology exam 2

Which heart failure drug raises a concern for digitalization?

which anti-TB agent is bacteriostatic

you are treating an elderly pt. She is currently on metformin to treat her diabetes. After completing your assessment it’s clear her b/p is spiking. What med do you administer?

Adrenergic transmissions takes place in the ______ branch and uses ______ as the transmitter

you are completing documentation for your pt who has been admitted for dysrhythmia. The pt is experiencing HR greater than 100 and and uncountable amount of ectopics. What terms would you use to describe this pt?

this drug is used to treat glaucoma and is considered a weak diuretic:

Your pt that you treated for angina pectoris a week ago is back in the hospital. He is complaining of a headache, blurred vision, syncope. What do you do?

Pt is being rushed into your emergency room. He is is experiencing tachycardia, shortness of breath, and tightness in his chest. Its clear he is having a heart attack, we need to administer a med stat or we are going to lose him. what do we do nurse??

this drug has a positive inotropic, negative dromotropic and a negative chromotropic?

which drug(s) should not be administered with grapefruit juices?

Losartan blocks RAAS in the kidneys by reducing the conversion to Angiotensin II from Angiotensin I

You treated a pt for heart failure a couple weeks ago. He is back in the hospital with his wife complaining of decreased impotence and drowsiness during the day. What response do you have to him?

which hypertension drugs should you educate pt on for orthostatic hypotension?

Your currently treating a pt with heart failure. Your CNA comes to notify you that your pt is experiencing some fluid retention since you've prescribed hydralazine. What would you like her to do for this pt?

spironolactone - aldactone blocks Na, K, Cl re-absorption and retains potassium

which diuretic is the most commonly prescribed and results in less water re-absorption?

Your pt has been prescribed Diamox and he is being discharged today. What comment by the pt tells you he knows everything he needs to know about this drug and its concerns?

a myocardial infarction is considered a venous thromboembolic disorder.

Your pt is experiencing a thrombophlebitis. You are taking to long to treat it and now it is moving in the bloodstream! What do we have now?

Your pt is currently on Heparin for DVT. What statement by another nurse tells you she is qualified to take care of your pt and knows how to administer this drug?

Adrenergic transmissions takes place in the branch and uses as the transmitter