1. Contraindications to aspirin include: a) peptic ulcer b) gastrointestinal bleed c) adolescence d) all of the above
What is d
100
1. How can a nurse prevent a medication error when taking a prescription order over the phone?
What is Repeating the order verbally
100
bulk-forming laxatives are considered safe but have a rather large side-effect?
What is Impaction
100
1. What is the mechanism by which Carbidopa is used to manage Parkinson’s diseases?
What is Prevents peripheral levodopa breakdown
200
2. What step of the nursing process is necessary prior to medication administration?
What is Assessment
200
A history of renal impairment would restrict the use of this antacid?
What is Magnesium
200
2. The primary drug used in managing Parkinson’s disease?
What is Levodopa
300
3. Which of the following are characteristics of lithium toxicity: a) tremor b) changes in the electrocardiogram c) hypotension d) all of the above e) a & b
What is d
300
3. If rapid onset of action is critical, which route will the nurse choose?
What is Intravenous
300
What is the relevance of chelation with regards to antacids?
What is Bind to other drugs and reduce their absorption
Which of the following medications used to treat diabetes do not increase the amount of insulin? a) glyburide (a sulfonylurea) b) victoza (incretin mimetic) c) metformin (a biguanide) d) all of the above
What is c
400
4. Overdoses of heparin are treated with what?
What is Protamine sulphate
400
Which of the following is most effective and most likely to be used to treat a duodenal ulcer? a) ranitidine b) calcium carbonate c) pantoprazole d) loratidine
What is c
400
4. What is the normal treatment duration for antiepileptic medication?
What is Lifelong
500
What are the two main properties of all adrenal agents
What is immunosuppression and anti-inflammatory
500
5. What important action should the nurse take after administering an intravenous push medication through an IV lock?
What is Flush the lock
500
What is a common side-effect associated with the serotonin antagonists, ondansetron?
What is headache
500
What side-effects are associated with second generation antipsychotics?
What is Weight gain, high cholesterol and diabetes