NUR 2474 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 REVIEW |COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025 | RASMUSSEN
UNIVERSITY
Terms in this set (257)
Verapamil in combination with a Increased risk for interaction
beta block 'lol'?
Which information should the "You should continue your exercise program to increase your
nurse include in client education high-density lipoprotein (HLD) serum.
regarding a cholesterol-
lowering agent?
What would the nurse expect Expected effect of the medication (Anthraquinone's in laxatives
has occurred with a client who such as senna, change urine to brown, yellow, or orange.)
has taken senna for several
days and now experiencing
yellowish-brownish urea?
Verapamil can elevate? digoxin levels
Client took too much warfarin Expect DR to order pt INR
normal vitals and no petechiae
Patient on warfarin and levels of Best action is to hold dose and notify physician
INR 4.7
Heparin post op and APTT is 120 Expect Dr to order protamine sulfate
BP 90/50
Post surgery patient is pale and Expect provider to order hemoglobin and hematocrit
fatigued HR98 RR20 BP 100/50
Aspirin prevents platelet aggregation
is a positum channel blocker it is given for Aflutter to prevent
Amiodarone recurrence. Levels can be increased by grapefruit juice and
toxicity can result. Amiodarone levels can be reduced by
cholestyramine.
, is a beta adrenergic blocker non selective given for recurrent
Propranolol
ventricular tachycardia. Question the order if patient has
asthma as it can cause bronchospasm.
Stage B Heart failure Captopril for reduced EF or ejection fraction and symptomatic
Normal GFR 90-120
If GFR is <20 risk of digoxin toxicity is greater
If digoxin level is 2.5 ng/ml hold dose and contact healthcare provider
Always check apical pulse before giving digoxin
Torsades De pointes Give IV magnesium
Digoxin therapeutic range 0.5-0.8
Normal potassium level is 3.5 to 5
Furosemide effective if Output is greater than input
Hypertension BP150/90 crackles Expect order furosemide (loop diuretic)
bibasilar, 2+ edema, distended
jugular veins
Diabetes mellitus and Anticipate order for ace inhibitor
hypertension
Patient has cough for 3 days Stop lisinopril and start losartan
that is non productive after
starting lisinopril
DO NOT promote accumulation of bradykinin in the lung and
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
(ARBs) therefore have lower instance of cough
is an angiotensin 2 receptor blocker adverse effects are
Losartan
angioedema, fetal harm and renal failure
Patient with 2+ pitting edema Question it if Dr orders spironolactone which is a potassium sparing drug
In bilateral lower extremities,
bibasilar crackles and
potassium of 6
APTT normal levels 40 seconds (60 to 80 if on heparin)
Methyldopa and labetalol are drugs of choice for treating chronic hypertension of pregnancy
Hypertension is the most pregnancy
common complication of
Nitroprusside (IV) is the drug of choice for hypertensive emergencies
A severe hypertensive Diastolic BP exceeds 120 mm Hg and there is ongoing end organ damage
emergency exists when
diastolic
Lack of patient adherence is the major cause of treatment failure in antihypertensive therapy
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025 | RASMUSSEN
UNIVERSITY
Terms in this set (257)
Verapamil in combination with a Increased risk for interaction
beta block 'lol'?
Which information should the "You should continue your exercise program to increase your
nurse include in client education high-density lipoprotein (HLD) serum.
regarding a cholesterol-
lowering agent?
What would the nurse expect Expected effect of the medication (Anthraquinone's in laxatives
has occurred with a client who such as senna, change urine to brown, yellow, or orange.)
has taken senna for several
days and now experiencing
yellowish-brownish urea?
Verapamil can elevate? digoxin levels
Client took too much warfarin Expect DR to order pt INR
normal vitals and no petechiae
Patient on warfarin and levels of Best action is to hold dose and notify physician
INR 4.7
Heparin post op and APTT is 120 Expect Dr to order protamine sulfate
BP 90/50
Post surgery patient is pale and Expect provider to order hemoglobin and hematocrit
fatigued HR98 RR20 BP 100/50
Aspirin prevents platelet aggregation
is a positum channel blocker it is given for Aflutter to prevent
Amiodarone recurrence. Levels can be increased by grapefruit juice and
toxicity can result. Amiodarone levels can be reduced by
cholestyramine.
, is a beta adrenergic blocker non selective given for recurrent
Propranolol
ventricular tachycardia. Question the order if patient has
asthma as it can cause bronchospasm.
Stage B Heart failure Captopril for reduced EF or ejection fraction and symptomatic
Normal GFR 90-120
If GFR is <20 risk of digoxin toxicity is greater
If digoxin level is 2.5 ng/ml hold dose and contact healthcare provider
Always check apical pulse before giving digoxin
Torsades De pointes Give IV magnesium
Digoxin therapeutic range 0.5-0.8
Normal potassium level is 3.5 to 5
Furosemide effective if Output is greater than input
Hypertension BP150/90 crackles Expect order furosemide (loop diuretic)
bibasilar, 2+ edema, distended
jugular veins
Diabetes mellitus and Anticipate order for ace inhibitor
hypertension
Patient has cough for 3 days Stop lisinopril and start losartan
that is non productive after
starting lisinopril
DO NOT promote accumulation of bradykinin in the lung and
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
(ARBs) therefore have lower instance of cough
is an angiotensin 2 receptor blocker adverse effects are
Losartan
angioedema, fetal harm and renal failure
Patient with 2+ pitting edema Question it if Dr orders spironolactone which is a potassium sparing drug
In bilateral lower extremities,
bibasilar crackles and
potassium of 6
APTT normal levels 40 seconds (60 to 80 if on heparin)
Methyldopa and labetalol are drugs of choice for treating chronic hypertension of pregnancy
Hypertension is the most pregnancy
common complication of
Nitroprusside (IV) is the drug of choice for hypertensive emergencies
A severe hypertensive Diastolic BP exceeds 120 mm Hg and there is ongoing end organ damage
emergency exists when
diastolic
Lack of patient adherence is the major cause of treatment failure in antihypertensive therapy
