med surge 2-final exam

Question 1

closed angle glaucoma causes an IOP of ____ and above

Answer 1

50 mm Hg

Question 2

emergency med for closed angle glaucoma

Answer 2

mannitol and cholinergic agents

Question 3

what kind of visual loss does a glaucoma patient experience

Answer 3

peripheral, other wise known as tunnel vision

Question 4

how do you treat glaucoma ?

Answer 4

beta blockers
alpha agonists
cholinergic agents
prostaglandin agents

Question 5

osteoarthritis is non-inflammatory disorder of what joints?

Answer 5

synovial

Question 6

non Pharm things to do for osteoarthritis

Answer 6

weight loss
assistive devices
heat
pt

Question 7

Pharm things for osteoarthritis

Answer 7

Celebrex, acetaminophen, NSAIDS, ibuprofen, naproxen

Question 8

MAIN 2 side effects of ace inhibitor

Answer 8

angioedema and dry cough

Question 9

monitor which electrolyte when taking ace inhibitors

Answer 9

potassium

Question 10

digoxin _________of the heart

Answer 10

increases muscle contractility

Question 11

s/s of digoxin toxicity

Answer 11

yellow halos, n,v,d,bradycardia

Question 12

what foods are high in potassium ?

Answer 12

tomatoes
bananas
potatoes
dried fruits
nuts
spinach
citrus fruit

Question 13

if the patient does not adhere to steroid tapering what could occur ?

Answer 13

addisonian crisis

Question 14

treatment for adrenal insufficiency

Answer 14

DHEA

Question 15

When taking MAO-B inhibitors, the nurse must instruct the patient not to eat what type of foods ? and why ?

Answer 15

tyramine foods because it causes hypertensive crisis

Question 16

risk factors for GB?

Answer 16

Autoimmune, immunizations, ,mild resp, intestinal infection