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EXAM 2: NUR 210/ NUR210 PRINCIPLES OF
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM REVIEW| QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS| GRADE A | GALEN
QUESTION: What can a provider do if a patient on an ACE
inhibitor develops a dry hacking cough?
Answer: If a patient is taking an ace inhibitor and a dry hacking
cough is noted the provider can switch the patient to ARB. ACE Inhibitor
QUESTION: What should be prescribed if a patient is on a
thiazide and/or cortisone with digoxin?
Answer: If patient is on a thiazide and or cortisone with digoxin
they should be prescribed potassium supplement. Potassium Supplement
QUESTION: What are the side effects and adverse reactions
associated with statins?
Answer: Side effects and adverse reactions associated with
statins include GI upset, muscle tenderness or weakness, serious rebound effect might occur that could lead to AMI and possible death, constipation, elevated glucose levels, increase in liver enzymes. Statins
QUESTION: What effects do beta blockers have on
contractility, heart rate, and hypoglycemia?
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Answer: Decreases contractility and heart rate. Can mask
hypoglycemia (sweating may be the only sign). Beta Blockers
QUESTION: Which beta blocker is not a good choice for
asthma patients?
Answer: Beta Blocker that's not a good choice for asthma
patients. Propanolol
QUESTION: What type of angina occurs at rest, and what is
used to treat it?
Answer: The type of Angina that occurs at rest and Calcium
channel blockers (CCBs) are used to treat. Variant Angina
QUESTION: What is Adenocard used to treat, and what are its
contraindications?
Answer: Used to treat PSVT and is contraindicated in heart
block, A-Flutter and A-Fib. Adenocard
QUESTION: What is often administered to patients
experiencing variant angina to decrease vasospasms and increase oxygen supply?
Answer: Often administered to patients experiencing variant
angina to decrease vasospasms and increase oxygen supply.
NTG
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QUESTION: What is the normal range for potassium (K+)?
Answer: Normal range is 3.5-5 meq/L. K+
QUESTION: What is the normal range for INR with Coumadin?
Answer: Normal range is 2-3 meq. INR / Coumadin
QUESTION: What is the normal range for digoxin levels?
Answer: Normal range is 0.5-2ng/ml. Digoxin
QUESTION: Which insulin is a loner and never mixed?
Answer: Insulin that is a loner (never mixed). Lantus
QUESTION: What class of drugs can cause problems with low
blood sugar? (Meglitinides)
Answer: Cause problems with low blood sugar. Meglitinides
QUESTION: What class of drugs can cause problems with low
blood sugar? (Sulfonylureas)
Answer: Cause problems with low blood sugar. Sulfonylureas
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QUESTION: What is lactulose given for, and what are its side
effects?
Answer: Given to decrease ammonia levels. Causes belching,
n/v and diarrhea. Lactulose
QUESTION: What is heparin used for, how is it administered,
and what precautions are needed?
Answer: Keeps clots from forming (prevents DVT) - rapid
acting, given IV or subq, bleeding precautions. Heparin
QUESTION: What are thrombolytics used for, and how are they
administered?
Answer: Used for MI, ischemic stroke and pulmonary emboli,
IV or IV bolus within 2-6 hours after event. Thrombolytics
QUESTION: What are the signs and symptoms of Type 1
diabetes mellitus (DM I)?Answer: s/s: Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia, Weight loss, fatigue, increase frequency of infections, rapid onset, insulin dependent, familial tendency, peak incidence from 10-15 years.
DM I
QUESTION: What are the signs and symptoms and risk factors
of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM II)?