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The nurse is reviewing the medication list for a patient with the history of hypothyroidism, diabetes type II, hypertension, and depression. The healthcare provider would like to start her on metformin to help better regulate her blood sugars. Which medication(s) from the patient's list would be of...

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NUR 214 Exam 3 Study Questions and
Correct Answers
The nurse is reviewing the medication list for a patient with the history of
hypothyroidism, diabetes type II, hypertension, and depression. The healthcare provider
would like to start her on metformin to help better regulate her blood sugars. Which
medication(s) from the patient's list would be of concern to the nurse? (Select all that
apply) ✅-Lisinopril
-Synthroid
-Hydrochlorothiazide

A patient with diabetes type II has been admitted for an upper respiratory infection. The
physician just ordered azithromycin, albuterol nebulizer, and prednisone. What impact
on the dosing of humulin 70/30 would the nurse expect for this patient? ✅An increase
to the patient's normal dosing

As the nurse, you are verifying a mixed dose of regular and NPH insulin with a
colleague. Which action would require you to intervene? ✅Your colleague withdraws
NPH first

The nurse recognizes which signs of hypoglycemia? ✅Anxiety, weakness, pallor,
sweating

A 27 year old, female patient presents to the emergency room with a core body
temperature of 95.8F, RR 8, HR 46. The results of an ABG are Ph 7.32 CO2 56 HCO3
26. Her husband reports she's healthy except for a history of hypothyroidism and
irregular periods. The nurse takes emergency action to prevent which potential
complication? ✅Myxedema coma

A patient with a history of diabetes type II, gout, angina, and hypertension is being
evaluated for bariatric surgery. The patient reports she can't lose weight despite
repeated attempts at exercise and diet. Her BMI is currently 42. What additional steps
will the nurse take to determine if she is a candidate for surgery? (Select all that apply)
✅-Assess the patient's ability to tolerate the surgery
-Discuss the patients use of drugs or alcohol
-Schedule the patient for a thorough psychological evaluation

The home health nurse is visiting a patient with a history of hypertension and diabetes
Type II who recently underwent a total hip replacement. On arrival the nurse notes the
patient is wandering in the yard without her walker, confused, and diaphoretic. Which
action my the nurse would take priority? ✅Provide her with 15-20 grams of a fast
acting carbohydrate like (3 or 4 lifesavers)

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