NR 293 / NR293 Final Exam V1 (New
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice |
Questions and verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – Chamberlain
What is a normal aPTT time for someone on continuous heparin infusion?
60-100 seconds
What are serious side effects of propranolol (Inderal)?
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Hypoglycemia
Expiratory wheezing
Shortness of breath
What foods should be limited with Spironolactone (Aldactone) therapy?
Foods high in potassium
What medications can be used for C. diff related diarrhea?
Fidaxomicin
Florastor
Vancomycyn
, NR 293 / NR293 Final Exam V1 (New
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice |
Questions and verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – Chamberlain
Patients taking cholesterol medications such as Atorvastatin (Lipitor) should get which lab
frequently checked?
Live enzymes/liver tests.
Can cause hepatotoxicity.
Patients on diuretics therapy should report...?
Signs and symptoms of dehydration (dizziness, weakness, etc), weight gain, difficulty breathing,
crackles, etc.
Patients can exhibit symptoms of dehydration but also symptoms of fluid overload if diuretic
isn't working.
What are some things that decrease patients compliance with medication in general?
Lack of education
Side effects
Large/difficult to swallow pills
Long duration/course of medication
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice |
Questions and verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – Chamberlain
What is a normal aPTT time for someone on continuous heparin infusion?
60-100 seconds
What are serious side effects of propranolol (Inderal)?
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Hypoglycemia
Expiratory wheezing
Shortness of breath
What foods should be limited with Spironolactone (Aldactone) therapy?
Foods high in potassium
What medications can be used for C. diff related diarrhea?
Fidaxomicin
Florastor
Vancomycyn
, NR 293 / NR293 Final Exam V1 (New
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice |
Questions and verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – Chamberlain
Patients taking cholesterol medications such as Atorvastatin (Lipitor) should get which lab
frequently checked?
Live enzymes/liver tests.
Can cause hepatotoxicity.
Patients on diuretics therapy should report...?
Signs and symptoms of dehydration (dizziness, weakness, etc), weight gain, difficulty breathing,
crackles, etc.
Patients can exhibit symptoms of dehydration but also symptoms of fluid overload if diuretic
isn't working.
What are some things that decrease patients compliance with medication in general?
Lack of education
Side effects
Large/difficult to swallow pills
Long duration/course of medication
