HONDROS 172 EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026 EXAM
Syringe solution containers - ANSWER- pre-filled syringes that are
packaged as "clean" or sterile
Examples: NS flush
Heparin - ANSWER- Anti-Coagulant
Drug Action: Increase bleeding time
Reversal agent: Protamine Sulfate
Labs: PTT
Warfarin - ANSWER- Anti-Coagulant
Drug Action: Interferes with clotting factor of the blood
Reversal agent: Mephyton (vitamin K)
Labs: PT
,Lorazepam-Ativan - ANSWER- benzodiazepine/Anxiolytic /Anti-
emetic
Drug Action: CNS Depression
Uses: Anxiety/Seizures
Diazepam-Valium - ANSWER- Anxiolytic and Sedative
Action: Potentiates the actions of GABA
Uses: Can treat anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures
Isoniazid-Isotamine (INH) - ANSWER- Anti-tubercular
Action: Bactericidal interference with lipid, nucleic acid
biosynthesis
Uses: Treatment, prevention of TB
Rifampin-Rifadin, Rofact - ANSWER- Anti-tubercular
Action: decreases tubercle bacilli replication
Uses: Pulmonary TB, Mening-ococcal carriers (prevention)
Positive attributes of Plastic - ANSWER- Closed system, flexible, light
weight, easier storage
Positive attributes of glass - ANSWER- crystal clear, allows good
visualization of contents, graduations easy to read, no plasticiziers
, Safety considerations for plastic - ANSWER- DEHP- toxic-leaches
into lipid based solutions, easily punctured, graduations difficult to
read, composed of plasticizers. Do not write on the outside of the
bag-will leak into fluid.
Safety considerations for glass - ANSWER- break easily during
transport, particulate matter due to coring, cumbersome disposal,
check closure for integrity, need vented tubing
Use-activated container - ANSWER- A pre-measured drug and
diluent in separate compartments that is mixed prior to
administration by breaking the seal.
What is a back check valve - ANSWER- a one way valve that allows
the solution to flow in one direction; when piggy back is complete,
this allows the primary admin set to resume flow. Also, keeps
contents from 2nd admin set from flowing back into the primary
solution.
Safety considerations with a back check valve - ANSWER- Using a
blunt needle and breaking the valve
Why are Needleless connectors important? - ANSWER- allows for
venous access without removal of the connector, thus maintaining a
closed infusion system; reduces the risk of infection;allows for blood
control, less risk to the nurse
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026 EXAM
Syringe solution containers - ANSWER- pre-filled syringes that are
packaged as "clean" or sterile
Examples: NS flush
Heparin - ANSWER- Anti-Coagulant
Drug Action: Increase bleeding time
Reversal agent: Protamine Sulfate
Labs: PTT
Warfarin - ANSWER- Anti-Coagulant
Drug Action: Interferes with clotting factor of the blood
Reversal agent: Mephyton (vitamin K)
Labs: PT
,Lorazepam-Ativan - ANSWER- benzodiazepine/Anxiolytic /Anti-
emetic
Drug Action: CNS Depression
Uses: Anxiety/Seizures
Diazepam-Valium - ANSWER- Anxiolytic and Sedative
Action: Potentiates the actions of GABA
Uses: Can treat anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures
Isoniazid-Isotamine (INH) - ANSWER- Anti-tubercular
Action: Bactericidal interference with lipid, nucleic acid
biosynthesis
Uses: Treatment, prevention of TB
Rifampin-Rifadin, Rofact - ANSWER- Anti-tubercular
Action: decreases tubercle bacilli replication
Uses: Pulmonary TB, Mening-ococcal carriers (prevention)
Positive attributes of Plastic - ANSWER- Closed system, flexible, light
weight, easier storage
Positive attributes of glass - ANSWER- crystal clear, allows good
visualization of contents, graduations easy to read, no plasticiziers
, Safety considerations for plastic - ANSWER- DEHP- toxic-leaches
into lipid based solutions, easily punctured, graduations difficult to
read, composed of plasticizers. Do not write on the outside of the
bag-will leak into fluid.
Safety considerations for glass - ANSWER- break easily during
transport, particulate matter due to coring, cumbersome disposal,
check closure for integrity, need vented tubing
Use-activated container - ANSWER- A pre-measured drug and
diluent in separate compartments that is mixed prior to
administration by breaking the seal.
What is a back check valve - ANSWER- a one way valve that allows
the solution to flow in one direction; when piggy back is complete,
this allows the primary admin set to resume flow. Also, keeps
contents from 2nd admin set from flowing back into the primary
solution.
Safety considerations with a back check valve - ANSWER- Using a
blunt needle and breaking the valve
Why are Needleless connectors important? - ANSWER- allows for
venous access without removal of the connector, thus maintaining a
closed infusion system; reduces the risk of infection;allows for blood
control, less risk to the nurse
