Final Exam: NSG318 / NSG 318
(Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Introduction to Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU
Question:
important patient teachings for nitroglycerine (SL)
Answer:
sublingual nitro: place under tongue to dissolve is having check pain
take every 5 minutes for three doses. call EMS before administering second dose
Question:
what should the nurse remember about digoxin
Answer:
therapeutic level is 0.5-1 mcg/mL do not administer if HR is less than 60 can be TOXIC if client has hypokalemia
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Question:
a client previously taking steroids have recently stopped altogether. The nurse advises against stopping steroids, like many other drugs, abruptly because ....?
Answer:
stopping steroids abruptly can cause an adrenal crisis as the body has slowly stopped making steroids of its own. advise client to TAPER off drug
Question:
hydrochlorothiazide
Answer:
thiazide diuretic, wasting out some electrolytes to help maintain blood pressure, decrease edema, and increase urinary output.
side effects: muscle cramps and weakness
Question:
an older client with a history of renal disease needs to be given smaller dosages because?
Answer:
it may lead to drug accumulation and drug toxicity, as the kidneys are unable to flush out the drug
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Question:
an individual who abruptly stops taking their lorazepam (benzo) begins to experience tremors, agitation, sweating, and insomnia. What is happening?
Answer:
the individual is going through withdrawal. be sure to gradually decrease dose over several days.
Question:
what is clomiphene citrate (clomid) used for?
Answer:
induction of ovulation by increasing estrogen levels for couples experiencing infertility.
side effects: breast tenderness, fatigue, depression, anxiety, heavier menses,
bloating, headache
Question:
which organ can metformin be damaging to and what lab levels what the nurse assess?
Answer:
can be damaging to the kidneys check BUN and creatinine
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