PHARM FINAL NUR 2407 RASMUSSEN LATEST
UPDATE 2024 VERSION QUESTIONS AND
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3 T's of xanthines (theophyline) - CORRECT ANSWER: tremors
tachycardia tossing and turning
Ace inhibitors affect only - CORRECT ANSWER: BP
ace inhibitors side effect - CORRECT ANSWER: dry cough
ALT lab value - CORRECT ANSWER: 4-36
antidote for heparin - CORRECT ANSWER: protamine sulfate
AST lab value - CORRECT ANSWER: 0-35
before administering a calcium channel blocker, be sure the pt does not drink what -
CORRECT ANSWER: GFJ (grapefruit juice)
Beta Blockers affect - CORRECT ANSWER: BP & HR
biggest side effect of statins - CORRECT ANSWER: muscle weakness
liver failure
BUN lab values - CORRECT ANSWER: 8-30
can a pt stop taking beta blockers immediately - CORRECT ANSWER: no, must be
weaned off
chest pain - CORRECT ANSWER: SIT/LIE DOWN
take nitro (WAIT 5 MIN) take second dose if pain persists(CALL 911&WAIT 5 MIN) tale third dose
cictrus has alot of what - CORRECT ANSWER: potassium
Creatinine lab values - CORRECT ANSWER: 0.6-1.2
Digoxin education - CORRECT ANSWER: check radial pulse
Digoxin therapeutic range - CORRECT ANSWER: 0.8-2.0
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Diphenoxylate/Atropine - CORRECT ANSWER: Lomotil
Diphenoxylate/Atropine cannot be used for pt with history of - CORRECT
ANSWER:glaucoma
urinary retention bowel obstruction
Diuretic education - CORRECT ANSWER: check Daily Weight
education for pt taking lisinopril - CORRECT ANSWER: check BP daily
change position daily dry cough
Example of bulk laxative - CORRECT ANSWER: polyethene glycol (MIRALAX)
furosemide is best at which time of day - CORRECT ANSWER: morning
Heparin labs - CORRECT ANSWER: PTT
Heparin PTT therapeutic drug range - CORRECT ANSWER: 46-70
hold digoxin if level greater than - CORRECT ANSWER: 2.0
hold digoxin if pt c/o... - CORRECT ANSWER: vision disturbances
(green/yellow halos) (difficulty reading) (nausea/vomiting)
hold potassium if lab value greater than - CORRECT ANSWER: 5
How does metoclopramide work? - CORRECT ANSWER: promotes gastric emptying
(increases peristalsis) decreases the nausea center in the brain
if pt asks for script for sildenafil what must the nurse ask - CORRECT ANSWER: have you taken any nitroglycerin
if pt c/o dry cough at night, dr might order - CORRECT ANSWER: guaifenesin with
dexmethorphone
if pt is taking diuretic what parameters should they be given to monitor their daily weight
- CORRECT ANSWER: if weight gain of more than 2 lbs in 24 hours call Dr.
INR - CORRECT ANSWER: 2-3 on warfarin
Leukotrine blocker example - CORRECT ANSWER: spiriva
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