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NURS 125 Davenport University -NURS125: Pharmacology in Nursing Practice I - Exam 5 Pharmacology in Nursing Practice I Chapters 32, 38, 39 Questions With Complete Solutions
NURS 125 Davenport University -NURS125: Pharmacology in Nursing Practice I - Exam 5 Pharmacology in Nursing Practice I Chapters 32, 38, 39 Questions With Complete Solutions
NURS125: Pharmacology in Nursing Practice I - Exam 5
Pharmacology in Nursing Practice I Chapters 32, 38, 39
Questions With Complete Solutions
How are alpha-glucosidase inhibitors administered? Correct
Answer Take with food
How are incretin enhancers administered? Correct Answer
exenatide: Subcutaneous injection
How are sulfonylureas administered? Correct Answer
glipizide: Take 30 minutes before meals, usually breakfast
How do we mix insulin? Correct Answer Clear (regular) before
cloudy (NPH)
**Roll vials
Premixed insulin (i.e. insulin regular 70/30 & 50/50) available
How is insulin glargine administered? Correct Answer Do not
mix with other insulin
Subcutaneous injection, once daily, at same time
How is insulin lispro administered? Correct Answer Give at
least 15 minutes before a meal
Can be used to dose by sliding-scale or basal-bolus method &
with SQ infusion pump
-> Basal-bolus method: Attempt to mimic healthy pancreas by
delivering constant basal and then as needed, bolus insulin
,What are adverse effects of clindamycin? Correct Answer
Abdominal pain, anorexia (no appetite), n/v/d, &
pseudomembranous colitis (C. diff)
What are adverse effects of incretin enhancers? Correct Answer
exenatide: N/v/d
What are antidiabetic drugs used for? Correct Answer Treat
type 2 DM after diet & exercise fail to control blood glucose
levels
Insulin may be needed in severe, unresponsive cases or
temporarily during times of stress
What are contraindications of fluoroquinolones? Correct
Answer Pregnancy & lactation
-> Teratogenic effects
What are contraindications of nitrofurantoin? Correct Answer
Patients with renal, pulmonary, or hepatic disease
-> Drug may cause pulmonary fibrosis (lung scarring) &
hepatotoxicity (rare but fatal)
What are drug interactions associated with sulfonamides?
Correct Answer ↑ effects of phenytoin, sulfonylureas, &
warfarin
, What are instructions for special situations like pregnancy and
NPO status with insulin? Correct Answer Only insulin therapy
recommended for pregnant women with diabetes
-> Lack of firm safety data with oral medications (not insulin)
Follow prescriber's orders regarding drug administration to
patients on NPO status
What are nursing considerations for aminoglycosides? Correct
Answer Monitor for nephrotoxicity & ototoxicity
-> Risk of injury from adverse effects
What are nursing considerations for cephalosporins? Correct
Answer Obtain specimens for C & S before/during therapy
Monitor for superinfections (like C. diff)
Assess for disulfiram-like reaction
-> Happens when slight amount of alcohol is ingested
S/S: Abdominal cramps, headache, hypotension, nausea, &
weakness
What are nursing considerations for incretin enhancers? Correct
Answer Monitor daily blood glucose levels
-> Monitor for urinary ketones if over 300 mg/dL (ketoacidosis)
Assess for S/S of illness or infection
-> May affect medication needs
Observe for hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)
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