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NUR2474 Pharmacology Final Exam: Questions With Accurate Answers
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NUR2474 Pharmacology Final Exam: Questions WithAccurate Answers
Antiviral therapy for herpes viruses Right Ans - Acyclovir is the antiviral
most commonly used to treat HSV infections. "vir", many ppl who take
antiviral drugs daily have no outbreaks
Pregnancy and herpes Right Ans - give ACYCLOVIR, can be given safely
during pregnancy, prevents herpes outbreak and spreading to baby, drink lots
of water
What to do if phlebitis/irritation to site occurs Right Ans - STOP infusion
and get a new site/start a new IV
Oxycodone and acetaminophen pt education Right Ans - do not overdose
on Tylenol, damage liver or cause death, never take in large amounts
Tolerance to medication Right Ans - the body becomes used to a
medication so that it no longer works as well, just because you have a med
tolerance doesnt mean you are addicted
Dependence on Medication Right Ans - when a person stops using a drug,
their body goes through symptoms of withdrawal.
Abuse addiction on medication Right Ans - addiction is a disease, taking
drugs repeatedly and can’t stop despite negative consequences
S/S of anaphylactic shock Right Ans - -Low BP
-Rapid pulse
-Problems c ventilation
-Coughing
-Itching
-Dyspnea
-Decreased consciousness
-Nausea and vomiting
s/s of mild allergic reaction Right Ans - hives, rash, itching, scratchy throat,
watery itchy eyes
, anaplylactic reaction Right Ans - administer epinephrine
Penicillin allergy intervention Right Ans - epinephrine, give O2, if give
cephalosporins and they are mildly allergic, cautiously observe pt.
Rapid Insulin Right Ans - lispro, aspart, glulisine, humalog
Onset: 5-15 minutes•
Peak: 60 minutes•
Duration: 2-4 hours•
Indications: Rapid acting insulins are used prior to meals to correct
hyperglycemia•
Route: Given only SQ
Short acting insulin Right Ans - • Onset: ½ to 1 hour
• Peak: 2 - 4 hours
• Duration: 4 - 6hours
• Used also for coverage in slidingscale as well for emergencycoverage
• Route: Given SQ, IV
• Meds: Regular insulin, Humulin R,Novalin R, Velosulin BR
Intermediate acting insulin Right Ans - • Onset: 2 - 4 hours
• Peak: 4 - 12 hours
• Duration: 16 - 20 hours
• Route: Administered SQ only; has protein derivative in the product that
prolongs the insulin. It is thereforecloudy & must be gently rotated to mix.
• Meds: Humulin N, Iletin NPH. Look forN or NPH on the label
Long lasting insulin Right Ans - Onset: 1 hour
• No Peak as this agent is sustained over24 hours
• Duration: 24 hours
• This agent is clear. Cannot be mixedwith any other insulin. Usually given HS
• Route: only administered SQ
• Meds: Lantus (glargine), Detremir(Levemir), Ultralente
Pre-mixed/ combination insulin Right Ans - Onset: 15-30 min
Peak: 2-12 hrs
Duration: 14-24 hrs
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