Drugs for blood Clotting
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, and constipation
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea and constipation Con't
Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosis
Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosis Con't
100
Which patient is most at risk for a thrombolytic event? A.Patient with an infection B. Bedridden patient C. Patient playing contact sports D. Patient with liver disease
What is B Bedridden Patient People who have an increased risk for a thrombolytic event include patients who have had surgery, dialysis, or who are bedridden.
100
Which antiemetic would you expect to administer to a patient to manage the nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy?
What is Ondansetron Ondansetron is a 5HT3 receptor antagonist that is usually used for the nausea associated with chemotherapy. It should be given 30 minutes before the chemotherapy begins.
100
What is a major risk factor for prescribing bismuth susbsalicylate (Pepto-bismol) to children under 16 years of age?
What is Reye's Syndrome
100
Which antidepressant drug may slow growth and weight gain in children?
What is venlafaxine (Effexor).
100
The prescriber's order for a patient with generalized anxiety disorder is for diazepam (Valium) 5mg IM every 6 hours as needed. Diazepam is available as 10mg/ml. How many mL do you give for each dose?
What is 0.5mL
200
Which factor determines the initial intravenous (IV) bolus dose for a patient who is to be placed on IV heparin? A. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) B. Weight C.International normalized ratio (INR) D. Bleeding time
What is B-weight It is important to always get a current and accurate weight for a patient who is to be placed on continuous-infusion heparin because the initial IV bolus dose is based on the patient's weight.
200
Which antihistamine would you expect to be prescribed for a patient who often gets motion sickness?
What is Meclizine Antihistamines like meclizine work against nausea and vomiting caused by opiate drugs or motion.
200
After giving a drug for constipation, how many milliliters of fluid do you instruct the patient to drink every day?
What is 1500-2000
200
HOw do tricyclic antidepressants work to treat depression?
What is by inhibiting the reuptake of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine,dopamine, or serotonin by nerves cells.
200
How can the intake and output of an older adult be affected by prescribed lithium (lithonate)?
What is lithium can cause excessive urination, which can lead to dehydration.
300
Which symptoms indicate possible signs of bleeding in a patient who is taking anticoagulant drugs? (Select all that apply.) A.Coffee-ground emesis B.Abdominal pain C.Back pain D.Increased temperature E.Slow heart rate
What is A,B,C coffee- ground emesis, abdominal pain, and back pain Vomiting emesis that looks like coffee grounds is an indication of hemorrhage. Abdominal swelling or pain may be an indication of hemorrhage for a patient taking anticoagulants. Back pain may be an indication of hemorrhage for a patient taking anticoagulant drugs
300
Which drug should be avoided when an antiemetic is prescribed for a patient with a history of depression?
What is Metoclopramide (Reglan) is a dopamine antagonist that can cause mild to severe depression and should not be prescribed for patients with a history of depression.
300
A patient with dehydration from diarrhea is prescribed IV fluids 1000mL over 8 hours. How many mL per hour will the patient receieve?
What is 125mL/hr
300
What do you assess for in a patient before and after giving a drug to treat psychosis?
What is suicidal thoughts.
300
The patient prescribed chlorpromazine ( thorazine) tells you that his urine has turned reddish-brown. What do you teach this patient?
What is chlorpromazine often turns urine pink, or reddish brown.
400
A patient is receiving high-dose heparin therapy. Which antidote are you sure to have readily available? A.Warfarin (Coumadin) B. Vitamin K C. Protamine sulfate D.Aspirin
What is C-protamine sulfate Intravenous protamine sulfate is the antidote to heparin
400
Which drug do you expect to be prescribed for a patient who has persistent diarrhea
What is Loperamide (imodium)
400
Which actions must you be sure to take before giving any drug for diarrhea? (More than one)
What is Listen for active bowel sounds, check foe abdominal distention, assess skin turgor, ask about normal bowel habits
400
What are some common side effects of antipsychotics? (More than one)
What is drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension, blurred vision, and dry mouth.
400
Mental illness can be caused by which two factors?
What is biological and psychological
500
A patient who has had a heart valve replacement takes warfarin (Coumadin) daily. The patient would require additional teaching if he or she selected which food items for lunch? A. Spinach salad with bacon B. Steak and baked potato C. Beans and rice in a tortilla D. Fried chicken and potato salad
What is A. Spinach salad with bacon Spinach and other green leafy vegetables contain vitamin K, which would counteract the effects of warfarin.
500
What do you teach a patient undergoing chemotherapy and taking an antiemetic drug?
What is take the drug 30 minutes before meals.
500
What are sensory nerve cells or sense organs such as smell or taste that respond to chemical stimuli and poisonous substances in the intestines called?
What is Chemoreceptors
500
The prescriber orders fluoxetine (prozac) 60mg in 2 divided doses. Fluoxetine comes in scored 20-mg tables. How many mg do you give for each dose?
What is 30mg
500
How long does it usually take to see a decrease in depression symptoms after starting antidepressant therapy?
What is up to 8 weeks.
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