NSG 318 FINAL EXAM WIT 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Flagyl- what is important to educate? - correct answers -NO Alcohol use, can cause
palpitations
includes mouthwash, wine, beer
What should be avoided if PT is on fluconazole? - correct answers -avoid green tea
Therapeutic level of Digoxin? - correct answers -0.5-2.0 ng/mL
Educate pt who has been discharged on diuretic (include thiazides and
spironolactone), antihypertensive, isoniazid - correct answers -don't take
potassium salt supplements if on spironolactone, low salt diet if on diuretic
Isoniazid (antitubercular drug): - correct answers -need to take B6 supplement
How to educate pt on nitroglycerin patch? - correct answers -do not touch the
medication portion. Do not apply patch in any area of the chest in the vicinity of
defibrillator paddle placement.
,Antihyperlipidemic, MAO, and what labs need to be monitored for therapeutic
effects? - correct answers -Rosuvastatin- inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme
necessary for hepatic production.
Labs to monitor for liver function: ALT, ALP, GGT. Antihyperlipidemic drugs can
cause liver disorders.
Lasix (furosemide) - correct answers -Loop Diuretic that causes tinnitus.
Have pt on Aspirin for anti platelet purposes, what do you tell them before
surgery? - correct answers -stop aspirin on week (7 days) prior to surgery.
Coumadin/Warfarin Antidote - correct answers -Vitamin K
Heparin antidote - correct answers -protamine sulfate
pt on heparin, what lab is important to monitor - correct answers -serum levels of
international normalized ratio (INR)
INR - correct answers -international normalized ratio
also used for Coumadin
,A pt asks "why are they giving me warfarin instead of heparin?" what do you say?
- correct answers -Half-life of warfarin is longer than heparin, so it can be given
once a day because it lasts longer in the body
Lab to watch if pt is on heparin? - correct answers -aPTT- activated partial
thromboplastin time
which antihypertensive works for African-Americans? - correct answers -calcium
channel blockers
If pt is going home on calcium channel blocker what is important to include in
education? - correct answers -do not take parsley
If pt is in digoxin, what is important to do before administering? - correct answers
-take pulse, if below 60 do not administer rand notify HCP
educate them to take pulse before taking drug and teach them how to do it
What medication is used for TB? - correct answers -isoniazid
You are given a doctors order, what is important to do before administering
acyclovir? - correct answers -check IV site
A female pt. and tetracycline is ordered, what is important to find out/educate
on? - correct answers -if they are pregnant; educate to use backup contraceptive
, what medication treats candidiasis/thrush? - correct answers -Nystatin: can come
in oral form, solution; educate to not swallow, swish around solution and spit out
What are superinfection if pt is on cephalosporin? - correct answers -can get
ulcers on tongue, mouth, lips
What 2 medications are used together to kill bacteria faster? - correct answers -
Bactrim (TMP-SMZ)
pt discharged on diuretic, what is important to educate especially aging adult? -
correct answers -change position slowly- get up slowly, fall risk
pt prescribed antihypertensive (Lopressor), what is important to educate? -
correct answers -may have to take for the rest of their life, erectile dysfunction
pt discharged with nitroglycerine, what do you educate about - correct answers -
can take 3 times, 5 minutes apart after calling 911
tell them to call 911 if they get no relief after first pill
pt on Crestor, starts complaining of abdominal cramping and muscle pain, how to
you educate? - correct answers -contact HCP!
how do you monitor effectiveness of antibiotic - correct answers -WBC count
decrease
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
Flagyl- what is important to educate? - correct answers -NO Alcohol use, can cause
palpitations
includes mouthwash, wine, beer
What should be avoided if PT is on fluconazole? - correct answers -avoid green tea
Therapeutic level of Digoxin? - correct answers -0.5-2.0 ng/mL
Educate pt who has been discharged on diuretic (include thiazides and
spironolactone), antihypertensive, isoniazid - correct answers -don't take
potassium salt supplements if on spironolactone, low salt diet if on diuretic
Isoniazid (antitubercular drug): - correct answers -need to take B6 supplement
How to educate pt on nitroglycerin patch? - correct answers -do not touch the
medication portion. Do not apply patch in any area of the chest in the vicinity of
defibrillator paddle placement.
,Antihyperlipidemic, MAO, and what labs need to be monitored for therapeutic
effects? - correct answers -Rosuvastatin- inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme
necessary for hepatic production.
Labs to monitor for liver function: ALT, ALP, GGT. Antihyperlipidemic drugs can
cause liver disorders.
Lasix (furosemide) - correct answers -Loop Diuretic that causes tinnitus.
Have pt on Aspirin for anti platelet purposes, what do you tell them before
surgery? - correct answers -stop aspirin on week (7 days) prior to surgery.
Coumadin/Warfarin Antidote - correct answers -Vitamin K
Heparin antidote - correct answers -protamine sulfate
pt on heparin, what lab is important to monitor - correct answers -serum levels of
international normalized ratio (INR)
INR - correct answers -international normalized ratio
also used for Coumadin
,A pt asks "why are they giving me warfarin instead of heparin?" what do you say?
- correct answers -Half-life of warfarin is longer than heparin, so it can be given
once a day because it lasts longer in the body
Lab to watch if pt is on heparin? - correct answers -aPTT- activated partial
thromboplastin time
which antihypertensive works for African-Americans? - correct answers -calcium
channel blockers
If pt is going home on calcium channel blocker what is important to include in
education? - correct answers -do not take parsley
If pt is in digoxin, what is important to do before administering? - correct answers
-take pulse, if below 60 do not administer rand notify HCP
educate them to take pulse before taking drug and teach them how to do it
What medication is used for TB? - correct answers -isoniazid
You are given a doctors order, what is important to do before administering
acyclovir? - correct answers -check IV site
A female pt. and tetracycline is ordered, what is important to find out/educate
on? - correct answers -if they are pregnant; educate to use backup contraceptive
, what medication treats candidiasis/thrush? - correct answers -Nystatin: can come
in oral form, solution; educate to not swallow, swish around solution and spit out
What are superinfection if pt is on cephalosporin? - correct answers -can get
ulcers on tongue, mouth, lips
What 2 medications are used together to kill bacteria faster? - correct answers -
Bactrim (TMP-SMZ)
pt discharged on diuretic, what is important to educate especially aging adult? -
correct answers -change position slowly- get up slowly, fall risk
pt prescribed antihypertensive (Lopressor), what is important to educate? -
correct answers -may have to take for the rest of their life, erectile dysfunction
pt discharged with nitroglycerine, what do you educate about - correct answers -
can take 3 times, 5 minutes apart after calling 911
tell them to call 911 if they get no relief after first pill
pt on Crestor, starts complaining of abdominal cramping and muscle pain, how to
you educate? - correct answers -contact HCP!
how do you monitor effectiveness of antibiotic - correct answers -WBC count
decrease
