Maryville University Nursing 615 Exam
3 Review 2023 LATEST QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS RATED
(A+)
Low-dose colchine - ANSWER 1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg
one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg.
High-dose colchine - ANSWER 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 h...
Maryville University Nursing 615 Exam
3 Review 2023 LATEST QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS RATED
(A+)
Low-dose colchine - ANSWER 1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg
one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg.
High-dose colchine - ANSWER 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours
totaling 4.8 mg.
Gout - ANSWER BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be monitored
in the treatment of this disease
Colchine - ANSWER This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain
Febuxostat (Uloric) - ANSWER When prescribing this medication, patients
should be taught that gout may worsen with therapy before it improves
Corticosteroids - ANSWER These medications can cause the following adverse
effects if taken for six months or more: Osteoporosis and poor diabetic control.
Patients should report black, tarry stools or abdominal pain.
Corticosteroids - ANSWER These medications should be tapered to avoid
recurrent activity of the underlying disease and possible cortisol deficiency resulting
from the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression during the period of
steroid therapy.
Black Box Warning on NSAIDS - ANSWER Increased risk of serious
cardiovascular thrombotic events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. These
medications can also cause serious GI events such as bleeding, ulceration or
perforation of stomach or intestines, which can be fatal.
, Maryville University Nursing 615 Exam
3 Review 2023 LATEST QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS RATED
(A+)
Pain management - ANSWER When treating this common issue, it is
recommended to begin with NSAIDS and work up from there as needed
Ibuprofen - ANSWER This medication works by inhibiting the COX enzymes;
however, the exact mechanism of action for this particular medication is unknown.
Acetaminophen - ANSWER A serious adverse effect related to this medication
is referred to as "------------- poisoning"
Symptoms of hypoglycemia - ANSWER Decreased LOC, hunger, diaphoresis,
weakness, dizziness and tachycardia
Symptoms of hyperglycemia - ANSWER Polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia
(weight loss)
Symptoms of DKA - ANSWER Kussmaul's respiration, ketone odor of the breath
(fruity breath), vomiting, dehydration, abdominal pain, and neurologic symptoms
such as lethargy; can progress to coma in later stages if left untreated.
Metformin - ANSWER This medication decreases hepatic glucose output
inhibiting gluconeogenesis. It also increases insulin mediated glucose utilization in
peripheral tissues. This medication decreases intestinal absorption of glucose. This
medication may also be used in diabetics to decrease cholesterol and triglyceride
levels.
Metformin - ANSWER When patients are prescribed this medication, the primary
care provider should assess serum creatinine, renal function, and creatinine
clearance initially and annually.
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