Nur195 Final Review Questions and
Answers
What is nitroglycerin used for?
✓ ~~~ Angina
What should you assess before and after administration of nitroglycerin?
✓ ~~~ BP
What should not be given w/ nitroglycerin and why?
✓ ~~~ Sildenafil, Will drop BP
How is nitroglycerin given?
✓ ~~~ Sublingual
What does Procrit (Epoetin Alpha) increase?
✓ ~~~ RBC
What is Procrit (Epoetin Alpha) given for?
✓ ~~~ Anemia
What is given for acetaminophen overdose?
✓ ~~~ Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
What is Sildenafil(Viagra)?
, ✓ ~~~ Vasodilator
What is Glyburide given for?
✓ ~~~ Decreases blood sugar
What is Senakot(senna)?
✓ ~~~ Stool Softener
What is Metoprolol (Lopressor)?
✓ ~~~ Beta Blocker
Who should metoprolol(Lopressor) not be given to?
✓ ~~~ COPD patients
What should be assessed before giving metoprolol(Lopressor)?
✓ ~~~ BP and HR
What does Lactulose do?
✓ ~~~ Decreases ammonia levels
What is given for Oxycodone/APAP (Percocet) overdose?
✓ ~~~ Narcan and Acetylcysteine
What is Furosemide (Lasix)?
✓ ~~~ Loop Diuretic
, Serious adverse effect of furosemide (Lasix)
✓ ~~~ Thrombocytopenia (Low platelets)
What is amiodarone (pacerone) given for?
✓ ~~~ Treats Dysrhythmias and decreases BP
Side effect of amiodarone (pacerone)
✓ ~~~ Hypotension
Check BP and HR before giving
What is theophylline given for?
✓ ~~~ Asthma
Therapeutic theophylline levels
✓ ~~~ 10-20
What is omeprazole (Prilosec) given for?
✓ ~~~ GERD
Helps prevent ulcers
Why is Zyloprim (Allopurinol) given?
✓ ~~~ Lowers Uric acid
Prevents kidney stones
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