WGU d441 FINAL EXAM well
updated with questions and
correct answers
glucagon emergency kit - CORRECT ANSWER treats SEVERE hypoglycemia in those
who can't take sugar by mouth
digoxin - CORRECT ANSWER causes heart to have deeper contraction
•may order labs to check potassium and magnesium levels
bethanechol - CORRECT ANSWER helps cause urination and bladder emptying
•monitor output
epi-pen - CORRECT ANSWER• orange top against middle of outer thigh perpendicular
to thigh
•push auto-injector until "click"
•hold firmly in place for 3 seconds
-statin drugs - CORRECT ANSWER lower LDL (bad cholesterol) & raise HDL (good
cholesterol)
•can cause liver and muscle tissue damage
•avoid alcohol & grapefruit
•report muscle pain immediately
•report dark urine immediately
lithium - CORRECT ANSWER for psychiatric use (BPD and depressive episodes)
•taken daily in regular spaced doses
•do NOT miss doses or discontinue medication
monoclonal antibody (MAB) - CORRECT ANSWER anti-cancer drug
•avoid crowds (may have unintended immune-suppressant effect)
heparin - CORRECT ANSWER• check PTT every 6 hours
•treats blood vessel, heart, and lung conditions
, warfarin - CORRECT ANSWER• check PT and INR
•used for those with deep vein thrombosis or clots that've traveled to lungs
•prevent complications from MI
•maintain consistent vitamin k intake
PTU & Lugol's solution - CORRECT ANSWER• oral admin
•together at meals
mydriatic medication - CORRECT ANSWER make pupil of eye dilate (open)
•have in dimly lit room
•common side effect is blurred vision
naloxone - CORRECT ANSWER narcan
•treat narcotic overdose in emergency
•administrate 2nd dose in 3 minutes if no response
spironolactone - CORRECT ANSWER diuretic & treat high BP
•can cause hyperkalemia
•monitor potassium, creating, GFR
vitamin D overdose - CORRECT ANSWER serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D
antiretroviral (ART) - CORRECT ANSWER HIV medication
•suppress HIV replication
•if taken as prescribed viral load can drop to undetectable
misoprostol - CORRECT ANSWER prevent stomach ulcers from NSAID
•teratogenic (causes malformation of embryo)
ADHD medication - CORRECT ANSWER decreased appetite, dry mouth, headache,
stomachaches, insomnia, tachycardia, irritability, tics
penicillin/cefs - CORRECT ANSWER •weakens bacterial cell wall and cause cell death
•contraindicated w/ history of allergies
•superinfections (infection occurring after/on top of another)
•monitor bowel function
beta-blockers - CORRECT ANSWER hold for low RR, BP, or HR
anticonvulsants - CORRECT ANSWER hydantoins & barbiturates
•use contraceptives
updated with questions and
correct answers
glucagon emergency kit - CORRECT ANSWER treats SEVERE hypoglycemia in those
who can't take sugar by mouth
digoxin - CORRECT ANSWER causes heart to have deeper contraction
•may order labs to check potassium and magnesium levels
bethanechol - CORRECT ANSWER helps cause urination and bladder emptying
•monitor output
epi-pen - CORRECT ANSWER• orange top against middle of outer thigh perpendicular
to thigh
•push auto-injector until "click"
•hold firmly in place for 3 seconds
-statin drugs - CORRECT ANSWER lower LDL (bad cholesterol) & raise HDL (good
cholesterol)
•can cause liver and muscle tissue damage
•avoid alcohol & grapefruit
•report muscle pain immediately
•report dark urine immediately
lithium - CORRECT ANSWER for psychiatric use (BPD and depressive episodes)
•taken daily in regular spaced doses
•do NOT miss doses or discontinue medication
monoclonal antibody (MAB) - CORRECT ANSWER anti-cancer drug
•avoid crowds (may have unintended immune-suppressant effect)
heparin - CORRECT ANSWER• check PTT every 6 hours
•treats blood vessel, heart, and lung conditions
, warfarin - CORRECT ANSWER• check PT and INR
•used for those with deep vein thrombosis or clots that've traveled to lungs
•prevent complications from MI
•maintain consistent vitamin k intake
PTU & Lugol's solution - CORRECT ANSWER• oral admin
•together at meals
mydriatic medication - CORRECT ANSWER make pupil of eye dilate (open)
•have in dimly lit room
•common side effect is blurred vision
naloxone - CORRECT ANSWER narcan
•treat narcotic overdose in emergency
•administrate 2nd dose in 3 minutes if no response
spironolactone - CORRECT ANSWER diuretic & treat high BP
•can cause hyperkalemia
•monitor potassium, creating, GFR
vitamin D overdose - CORRECT ANSWER serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D
antiretroviral (ART) - CORRECT ANSWER HIV medication
•suppress HIV replication
•if taken as prescribed viral load can drop to undetectable
misoprostol - CORRECT ANSWER prevent stomach ulcers from NSAID
•teratogenic (causes malformation of embryo)
ADHD medication - CORRECT ANSWER decreased appetite, dry mouth, headache,
stomachaches, insomnia, tachycardia, irritability, tics
penicillin/cefs - CORRECT ANSWER •weakens bacterial cell wall and cause cell death
•contraindicated w/ history of allergies
•superinfections (infection occurring after/on top of another)
•monitor bowel function
beta-blockers - CORRECT ANSWER hold for low RR, BP, or HR
anticonvulsants - CORRECT ANSWER hydantoins & barbiturates
•use contraceptives
