Exam 3: NSG318 / NSG 318 (Latest
Update 2024 / 2025) Introduction to Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU
Question:
indication and contraindication for lisinopril
Answer:
ACE inhibitor for hypertension; do not give if hypotensive
Question:
the nurse educates the client that an annoying side effect of lisinopril is?
Answer:
an "ACE" cough - dry, irritating, nagging cough do not give if patient is hyperkalemic
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Question:
valsartan patient teaching
Answer:
treaters hypertension and heart failure advise client not to eat parsley
Question:
rhabdomyolysis
Answer:
breakdown of muscle tissue that releases a damaging protein in the blood
s/s: dark urine, muscle weakness and aching
can occur with valsartan and atorvastatin
Question:
a nurse administering heparin should be sure to have what on hand?
Answer:
since it is an anticoagulant for ACUTE thrombosis, be sure to have the antidote on hand in case the patient falls (uncontrolled bleeding can occur)
antidote: PROTAMINE SULFATE
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Question:
enoxaparin
Answer:
low molecular weight heparin that has a slower onset and lasts longer same antidote as heparin
Question:
the nurse will advise the client not to drink this juice while taking cloprigel
Answer:
grapefruit, as it lowers the effectiveness of cloprigel
Question:
the nurse would hold this medication if a client is actively bleeding or is suspected of having a TBI
Answer:
altepase or any other thrombolytic agents also consider that anticoagulants should not be given either
Question:
antidote for altepase, if a patient won't stop bleeding
Answer:
aminocaproic acid
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