NUR 2474 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2
RASMUSSEN REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
\.Medication for low blood glucose, given via injection for
unresponsive patients - ANSWERS-Glucagon
\.Low blood sugar symptoms: tremors, pallor, agitation, treated
with sugar and carbs - ANSWERS-Hypoglycemia
\.Taken daily with food, may increase blood sugar, suppress
immune system - ANSWERS-Steroids
\.Symptoms: fever, nervousness, increased heart rate, diarrhea;
requires immediate hospital referral - ANSWERS-Thyroid Storm
\.Includes checking blood sugars, rotating injection sites,
monitoring A1C, and recognizing symptoms of
hypo/hyperglycemia - ANSWERS-Insulin Self-Care
, \.Clear and cloudy insulins can be mixed, vials should be rolled
and stored in a cool place - ANSWERS-Regular and NPH Insulin
Mixing
\.Causes vision difficulties, especially when administering
medications for diabetics - ANSWERS-Retinopathy
\.Administered to treat low blood sugar - ANSWERS-Lispro
\.Results from sudden discontinuation of corticosteroids -
ANSWERS-Addison's Syndrome
\.Medications that lower blood glucose levels - ANSWERS-Beta
Blockers
\.Smokers have increased risk of deep vein thrombosis -
ANSWERS-DVT Risk with Oral Birth Control
\.NPH insulin peaks 4-12 hours after administration - ANSWERS-
NPH Peak Times
RASMUSSEN REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
\.Medication for low blood glucose, given via injection for
unresponsive patients - ANSWERS-Glucagon
\.Low blood sugar symptoms: tremors, pallor, agitation, treated
with sugar and carbs - ANSWERS-Hypoglycemia
\.Taken daily with food, may increase blood sugar, suppress
immune system - ANSWERS-Steroids
\.Symptoms: fever, nervousness, increased heart rate, diarrhea;
requires immediate hospital referral - ANSWERS-Thyroid Storm
\.Includes checking blood sugars, rotating injection sites,
monitoring A1C, and recognizing symptoms of
hypo/hyperglycemia - ANSWERS-Insulin Self-Care
, \.Clear and cloudy insulins can be mixed, vials should be rolled
and stored in a cool place - ANSWERS-Regular and NPH Insulin
Mixing
\.Causes vision difficulties, especially when administering
medications for diabetics - ANSWERS-Retinopathy
\.Administered to treat low blood sugar - ANSWERS-Lispro
\.Results from sudden discontinuation of corticosteroids -
ANSWERS-Addison's Syndrome
\.Medications that lower blood glucose levels - ANSWERS-Beta
Blockers
\.Smokers have increased risk of deep vein thrombosis -
ANSWERS-DVT Risk with Oral Birth Control
\.NPH insulin peaks 4-12 hours after administration - ANSWERS-
NPH Peak Times
