Exam 2 Pharm Flashcards
A patient is receiving Amiodarone and reports a persistent cough and SOB. Which of the following should the nurse do first
Assess o2 saturation
A nurse gives metoprolol to a patient with hypertension. Which assessment finding requires holding.
Heart rate of 52
Before administering digoxin, you review labs. Which electrolyte imbalance is most concerning.
Hypokalemia
It is most important for the nurse to teach the patient prescribed nitro to avoid which drug
Erectile dysfunction drugs
The nurse is administering diltiazem for your patient with a fib. What do you assess before giving
Bp and heart rate
Which is a potential side effect of nifedipine
Edema
When administering eliquis to a patient which of the following is most important assessment to monitor patient safety
Signs of bleeding/bruising
Which med is most commonly associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms
Montelukast
Which electrolyte imbalance would a geriatric patient most likely experience while using formoterol
Potassium
Which of the following is a primary action of ipratropium when used for respiratory condition
Blocks muscarinic receptors leading to bronchodilation
Which adverse effect may result from taking treprostinil
Hypokalemia
Which adverse reaction may result from treprostinil
Hypokalemia
Salmeterol is used to prevent bronchospasm only with which med class
ICS (inhaled corticosteroids)
What adverse reaction can occur through improper use of oral inhalation fluticasone
Oral candidiasis
Which patient is least likely to benefit from medication containing guaifenesin
50 y/o with dry cough after smoke inhalation
What is the medication donepezil is used to treat
Alzheimer disease
What is gabapentin primarily used to treat
Neuropathic pain and seizures
How is Baclofen administered
Orally starting with low dose
When a patient is taking lamotrigine what finding would be MOST alarming
Skin rash (Steven’s johnson syndrome)
What side effect is most important to monitor when a patient is taking keppra
Depression and suicidal thoughts
What is the reversal agent for methotrexate toxicity
Glucatpidase (carboxypeptidase G2)
In what patient should an order for paclitaxel NOT be questioned
A patient with metastatic breast cancer
What does a nurse/patient need to be aware of when taking fruquintinib
All the above
Increase risk of thromboembolism, can cause severe GI issues, and can cause a hypertensive crisis with someone who has hypertension
In which patient would this medication(Keytruda) be contradicted
A 29 female who is pregnant
