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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...

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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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