Final Exam: NR293/ NR 293 (2023/ 2024 Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice Final Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers
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QUESTION
How many milliliters (mL) are there in 1 cup?
Answer: 1 cup= 240 mL
QUESTION
A patient is going to receive pantoprazole for an upper GI bleed. What would the RN want to educate the patient prior to discharge?
Answer: Oral (PO) medication route will be given at home (IV only in hospital setting)
QUESTION
What are the common adverse effects of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
(ARB)?
Answer: -Hypoglycemia
-Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
-Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
QUESTION
A patient is going to receive cefoxitin (cephalosporin) IV. What would
be important to assess before administering this antibiotic?
Answer: Penicillin (PCN)
allergy
QUESTION
A patient is allergic to penicillin. Why would it be an issue to administer cephalosporins?
Answer: Cross sensitivity
QUESTION
What are the signs & symptoms of digoxin toxicity?
Answer: -Diarrhea
-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Anorexia
-Halo lights
-Blue and green vision
QUESTION
An RN has a patient who is receiving chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma and their absolute neutrophil count is
QUESTION
Why is this occurring?-
Answer: Nadir (blood count is at the lowest point)
QUESTION
What is an adverse effect of the HIV medication Retrovir (zidovudine)?
Answer: -
Immunosuppression, aplastic anemia
QUESTION
If a patient is going to be administered Ambisome (amphotericin). What kind of premedications would he receive?
Answer: Antiemetic & antipyretic
QUESTION
Which foods and drinks should a patient taking amoxicillin avoid?
Answer: -Coffee
(caffeinated beverages)
-Acidic drinks
-Chocolate
-Tomato
QUESTION
What should the RN educate a patient that is taking tetracycline?
Answer: -Use back up contraceptives
-Use sunscreen when going outside
-May cause photosensitivity
-Do not take with antacids
-Do not give to children because it will stain their teeth
QUESTION
How do you prepare an insertion site for IV?
Answer: Cleanse area with Chlorhexi- dine
QUESTION
What is an adverse effect of Nolvadex (tamoxifen) that some women expe- rience?
Answer: Hot flashes
QUESTION
Which antibiotic to be administered if the patient has been exposed to anthrax?
Answer: Ciprofloxacin (cipro) [Show Less]