Sample Questions Flashcards
When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient of which of the following:
a. this drug is intended to lower BP and is best used in combination with other antihypertensives
b. this drug is not intended for long term use
c. the patient must limit his/her fiber intake
d. advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of orthostatic hypotension
b. this drug is not intended for long term use
When giving digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient, the health care provider notices various signs and symptoms of an overdose. The health care provider knows to give which of the following to reverse digoxin toxicity:
a. Naloxone
b. Vitamin K
c. Digibind
d. Fluemanzil
c. Digibind
While providing an ACE inhibitor, the patient asks what the action of the drug is. As a health care provider, you explain that the action of an ACE inhibitor is:
a. to lower BP by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
b. to inhibit reabsorption of sodium back into the body, ultimately increasing urine output and lowering BP
c. to decrease HR and BP by competing with beta1 and beta2 receptors in the heart and lungs
d. to lower blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin
a. to lower BP by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
Which of the following types of insulin is “long-acting”?
a. Lispro (Humalog)
b. NPH (Humulin N)
c. Regular insulin (Humulin R)
d. Glargine (Lantus)
d. Glargine (Lantus)
Which of the following is used to treat migraine headaches?
a. Beta-blockers
b. Cholinesterase inhibitors
c. ACE inhibitors
d. Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs)
a. Beta blockers
What is the therapeutic use of metformin?
a. lower BP
b. to diminish seizure activity
c. the maintenance of a person’s blood glucose
d. increase HR and decrease gastrointestinal secretions
c. the maintenance of a person’s blood glucose
What is the correct definition for absorption of a drug?
a. movement of drug from site of administration to various tissues of the body
b. describes the absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion of drugs
c. these types of drugs can be taken OTC
d. this addresses how various drugs affect different forms of the body
a. movement of drug from site of administration to various tissues of the body
What do you assess for in a patient who is on Vaproate? SATA
a. suicidal thoughts
b. monitor for seizures
c. bipolar disorder
d. migraines
a. suicidal thoughts
b. monitor for seizures
c. bipolar disorder
d. migraines
What is true about food and drug precautions? SATA
a. you must limit certain types of food or concurrent administration of certain types of drugs
b. certain combinations of food and drugs can cause adverse reactions
c. precautions may require limiting certain types of food or concurring drugs rather than restricting the drug itself
d. when one drug changes the way, another drug affects that drug
a. you must limit certain types of food or concurrent administration of certain types of drugs
b. certain combinations of food and drugs can cause adverse reactions
c. precautions may require limiting certain types of food or concurring drugs rather than restricting the drug itself
ACE inhibitors are used in the treatment of all EXCEPT:
a. HTN
b. HF
c. Hypotension
d. diabetic nephropathy
c. Hypotension
When administering a serotonin antagonist it is important to monitor for:
a. intake and output
b. mental status changes
c. respiratory rate
d. anorexia
b. mental status changes
Which of the following is the antidote for Heparin?
a. protamine sulfate
b. vitamin K
c. naloxone
d. toradol
a. protamine sulfate
Which of the following is NOT an opioid or NSAID?
a. morphine
b. ibuprofen
c. hydromorphone
d. acetaminophen
d. acetaminophen
A patient has been taking hydrocodone, an opioid analgesic for their moderate pain, and they have taken over their prescribed dose. What should you give as the antidote if they experience toxicity?
a. naloxone
b. N-acetylcysteine
c. atropine
d. digoxin immune fab
a. naloxone
A patient is being educated on taking levothyroxine, a drug used to balance thyroid activity. What should you include in their education?
a. don’t bother your health care professionals if you experience side effects
b. take this at the same time every day
c. thyroid tests are unnecessary while taking this drug
d. it is okay to take this drug if you have recently had a MI
b. take this at the same time every day
A patient states he experiences anxiety and has panic attacks at least once a week. What might be helpful for this patient?
a. phenytoin (dilantin)
b. lithium
c. alprazolam (xanax)
d. spironolactone
c. alprazolam (xanax)
Why is it important to monitor ins and outs with patients using ACE inhibitors?
a. to assess for renal impairment
b. you must make sure the patient is receiving adequate fluid intake
c. to assess the patient for potential HF
d. you must assess for NSAID use
e. to assess for decreased BP
c. to assess the patient for potential HF
Which drug goes through extensive first-pass hepatic metabolism?
a. Heparin
b. Insulin
c. Propranolol
d. Nitroglycerine
e. Warfarin
c. Propranolol
What nursing interventions should you do when a patient is on Albuterol SATA
a. Assess lung sounds, pulse, and BP before administering
b. monitor for changes in behavior
c. observe for paradoxical bronchospasms
d. assess for abdominal distention
e. note sputum color and texture
a. assess lung sounds, pulse, and BP before administering
c. observe for paradoxical bronchospasms
e. note sputum color and texture
What patient could potentially take the drug Senna?
a. a patient with an eating disorder
b. a patient who has not passed stool in 5 days
c. a patient with anal fissures
d. a patient with a history of hemorrhoids
e. a patient who has hypersensitivity
b. a patient who has not passed stool in 5 days
What is the category class of lithium?
a. antidiabetics, biguanides
b. mood stabilizers
c. antiarrhythmics, anticonvulsants
d. vascular headache suppressants
b. mood stabilizers
What do you need to teach your patient if they are taking sennosides? SATA
a. laxatives should be used for short-term therapy
b. the medication does not cure hypothyroidism
c. the color of the urine may change to a pink, red, violet, yellow, or brown
d. make sure other forms of bowel regulation are being used
a. laxatives should be used for short-term therapy
c. the color of the urine may change to a pink, red, violet, yellow, or brown
d. make sure other forms of bowel regulation are being used
What is the therapeutic use of phenytoin?
a. replacement in hypothyroidism to restore normal hormonal balance
b. diminished accumulation of acid in the gastric lumen with lessened gastroesophageal reflux
c. diminished seizure activity, termination of ventricular arrhythmias
d. prevention of thrombus formation, prevention of extension of existing thrombi
c. diminished seizure activity, termination of ventricular arrhythmias
At what amount does Acetaminophen stop controlling pain?
a. Over 1,000 mg
b. 750 mg
c. Over 1,500 mg
d. 150 mg
a. Over 1,000 mg