PNU 119 Exam 3 (Pharmacology)-questions with
Correct Solutions
digoxin
Cardiac glycoside
treats heart failure
slows and strengthens the heart
do not take with St. John's Wort, can increase excretion and decrease efficacy
digoxin therapeutic range
0.5-2
fluticasone
corticosteroid
anti-inflammatory for airway
can cause hyperglycemia and thrush
pt teaching: rinse mouth after administering
nitroglycerin
vasodilator
decreases blood pressure
pt teaching: remove patch at bedtime for nitrate-free period
celecoxib
, NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)
can cause severe cardiovascular events
used for osteoarthritis
theophylline
bronchodilator
improves breathing
used for asthma and COPD
can cause tachycardia
tobramycin
antibiotic
can cause nephrotoxicity
monitor BUN and creatinine
BUN normal range
5-20
creatinine normal range
0.6-1.2
propanolol
beta-blocker
contraindicated for patients with asthma, can cause bronchospasms
can cause bradycardia, monitor pulse and check MD orders for parameters before administering
Correct Solutions
digoxin
Cardiac glycoside
treats heart failure
slows and strengthens the heart
do not take with St. John's Wort, can increase excretion and decrease efficacy
digoxin therapeutic range
0.5-2
fluticasone
corticosteroid
anti-inflammatory for airway
can cause hyperglycemia and thrush
pt teaching: rinse mouth after administering
nitroglycerin
vasodilator
decreases blood pressure
pt teaching: remove patch at bedtime for nitrate-free period
celecoxib
, NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory)
can cause severe cardiovascular events
used for osteoarthritis
theophylline
bronchodilator
improves breathing
used for asthma and COPD
can cause tachycardia
tobramycin
antibiotic
can cause nephrotoxicity
monitor BUN and creatinine
BUN normal range
5-20
creatinine normal range
0.6-1.2
propanolol
beta-blocker
contraindicated for patients with asthma, can cause bronchospasms
can cause bradycardia, monitor pulse and check MD orders for parameters before administering
