NUR 185 EXAM 2 2026 PATIENT CARE
PRACTICE SET ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION
◉ Gentamacin sulfate (acramycin).
Answer: Used prophylactically and with localized MRSA
Adverse effects:
Nephrotoxicity (high bun and high cr)
Ototoxicity (tinnitus)
Neurotoxicity (dizziness)
◉ Propranolol.
Answer: Beta blocker
Not for person with COPD or asthma
Check best blood pressure and heart rate
Used for hypertension, migraines, angina, dysrhythmia
No herbs or alcohol
,◉ Side effects of propranolol.
Answer: Dizziness and fatigue
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Nausea
Vomiting
May mask the signs of hypoglycemia ( can affect Accu-Chek)
◉ Sidenafil.
Answer: Viagra
Ensure patient to rise slowly
No nitrates (nitropaste and patch)
Side effects may include headache
◉ Carbidopa/ levodopa.
Answer: For Parkinson's
, ◉ What does a person with Parkinson's exhibit.
Answer: Tremors
Bradykinesis (slow walking)
Shuffle gait
Drooling
◉ Methotrexate.
Answer: For person on chemo or rheumatoid arthritis
Immunosuppressant
Consult doctor before immunization
◉ Tramadol (ultram).
Answer: Mild moderate pain
Check blood pressure
May be addictive
◉ What do you do when your patient is on a PC pump and the
respirations are less than 12.
PRACTICE SET ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION
◉ Gentamacin sulfate (acramycin).
Answer: Used prophylactically and with localized MRSA
Adverse effects:
Nephrotoxicity (high bun and high cr)
Ototoxicity (tinnitus)
Neurotoxicity (dizziness)
◉ Propranolol.
Answer: Beta blocker
Not for person with COPD or asthma
Check best blood pressure and heart rate
Used for hypertension, migraines, angina, dysrhythmia
No herbs or alcohol
,◉ Side effects of propranolol.
Answer: Dizziness and fatigue
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Nausea
Vomiting
May mask the signs of hypoglycemia ( can affect Accu-Chek)
◉ Sidenafil.
Answer: Viagra
Ensure patient to rise slowly
No nitrates (nitropaste and patch)
Side effects may include headache
◉ Carbidopa/ levodopa.
Answer: For Parkinson's
, ◉ What does a person with Parkinson's exhibit.
Answer: Tremors
Bradykinesis (slow walking)
Shuffle gait
Drooling
◉ Methotrexate.
Answer: For person on chemo or rheumatoid arthritis
Immunosuppressant
Consult doctor before immunization
◉ Tramadol (ultram).
Answer: Mild moderate pain
Check blood pressure
May be addictive
◉ What do you do when your patient is on a PC pump and the
respirations are less than 12.
