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This drug is the antidote for Heparin
What is protamine sulfate
100
Therapeutic/ expected actions of diuretics include all except: a. weight reduction b. volume depletion c. sodium excretion d. vasodilitation of peripheral arterioles
What is d. vasodilitation of peripheral arterioles
100
This class of medications is known to have adverse effects on the GI system, specifically bleeding
What is NSAIDs
100
This type of medication is used to treat rapid heart rate, and the physician notified if the apical pulse is below 60
What is digoxin
100
this is the antidote for Coumadin
What is Vitamin K
200
A patient is to receive NS 1 liter over 4 hours. The pump should be set at this rate.
What is 250 ml/hr
200
A patient taking glyburide has his morning dose and then does not have a chance to eat for several hours. An adverse effect that might be expected from this would be
What is hypoglycemia
200
Patients who experience nausea should receive which type of medication: a. antiemetic b. vasodilator c. antianxiety d. antacid
What is a. antiemetic
200
Triple therapy treatment for a patient with H. Pylori consists of bismuth, an antifungal and this medication class
What is an antibiotic
200
This lab value is monitored during the administration of Coumadin
What is PT (with INR)
300
Cimetidine (Tagamet) is being used to treat a hiatal hernia. The nurse understands that the drug is being used to prevent: a. esophageal reflux b. dysphagia c. esophagitis d. ulcer formation
What is ulcer formation
300
Take this medication till it is all gone, even though you will feel better in a few days.
What is an antibiotic
300
Anxiolytic drugs block the awareness of and reaction to the environment. This effect would not be beneficial a. to relieve extreme fear b. to moderate anxiety related to unknown causes c. in treating patients who must drive for a living d. in treating patients experiencing a stress reaction
What is c. patient who must drive for a living
300
Nitrates, used for angina pectoris, act by this method
What is dilating arteries and veins
300
Patients who are diabetic and receiving this type of medication (used to treat inflammation) should be taught to monitor glucose levels, watching for increased values
What is asteroid
400
A patient with acute asthma with inspiratory and expiratory wheezes should be treated with this drug first:
What is inhaled steroid
400
Benzodiazepines have the following actions except: a. sedation b. anti-insomniac c. reduction of anxiety d. amnesia
What is b. anti-insomniac
400
Your patient tells you that he has been having “dizzy spells” after rising from a lying position. He feels that this is due to getting older. You are aware that his symptoms are probably due to a. side effects of blood pressure medication b. toxic effects of potassium supplements c. natural process of aging d. neurological damage related to aging
What is a. side effects of blood pressure medications
400
A patient who is taking a prolonged course of prophylactic antibiotics must be monitored for the following symptoms
What is diarrhea, perianal itching, and vaginal itching
400
This electrolyte should be monitored and reported while administering loop diuretics
What is potassium
500
Calcium Ion antagonists affect the cardiovascular system and produce this effect: a. increased arrhythmia b. relaxation of smooth muscles of the blood vessels c. vasoconstriction d. edema
What is b. relaxation of smooth muscles of the blood vessels
500
Your patient requires the use of sublingual nitrates for the control of angina. How many tablets is it safe to advise them to take before seeking medical attention if the pain is not relieved within 15 minutes
What is 3
500
Which statement by a client receiving a medication would indicate that health teaching was ineffective? a. “I have had trouble taking medicine on time” b. “My father had Parkinson’s disease and he lived a long time” c. “Missing a pill now and then doesn’t matter” d. “Medication is usually more rapid-acting when taken on an empty stomach”
What is “I have had trouble taking medicine on time”
500
In giving Imferon IM, it is important to use this route: a. SQ with a ½ inch needle b. deep IM into the deltoid with a 2-3 inch needle c. into the gluteus maximus with a 1 to 1 1/2 inch needle d. Z-track with a 2-3 inch needle into the gluteus maximus
What is D. Z-track with a 2-3 inch needle into the gluteus maximus
500
ACE inhibitors work on the rennin-angiotensin system to prevent the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Because this blocking occurs in the cells in the lung, where this conversion usually occurs, use of ACE inhibitors often results in: a. spontaneous pneumothorax b. pneumonia c. unrelenting cough d. respiratory depression
What is unrelenting cough
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