Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed
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Rasmussen Pharmacology
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Rasmussen Pharmacology
Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 2
Questions and Answers Already Passed
What can happen from an abrupt discontinuation of a corticosteroid ? -Addison's disease
Addison's disease Sings and symptoms -extreme fatigue
-darkening of skin
-low BP
-high potassium and low sodium levels
-severe vomiti...
Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed What can happen from an abrupt discontinuation of a corticosteroid ? ✔✔-Addison's disease Addison's disease Sings and symptoms ✔✔-extreme fatigue -darkening of skin -low BP -high potassium and low sodium levels -severe vomititing and diarrhea At breakfast PT received enough insulin for sugar of 190 and before lunch he was hypoglycemic. Why did this occur? ✔✔-Not enough carbs -insulin peaked at this time -PT used a lot of energy and burned off too many carbs. Contraceptives ✔✔-antibiotics decrease effects and back up birth control should be used. -smoking decreases effects also. -risk of stroke increases with smoking and contraceptives Corticosteroids ✔✔-Increase appetite -decrease immune system -causes hyperglycemia and insulin may be ordered. slidding s cale -CORT, will be in some CORTicosteroids. -ex. hydroCORTisone (CORTef), CORTisone, prednisone, dexamethasone. NPH ✔✔-NPH peaks 4 -12 hours -if given in A.M. it peaks at lunch and is out of system at 4:00 Lab values for thyroid ✔✔-TSH, most important. If TSH is elevated it is hypothyroidism. Means pituitary gland is making the thyroid is working harder. -T3 -T4 Aspirin and prednisone ✔✔-Cause gastric ulcer -
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