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Exam 4: NUR100/ NUR 100 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade – Fortis

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Exam 4: NUR100/ NUR 100 (New 2024/ 2025
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Correct| A Grade – Fortis
QUESTION
patient teaching regarding a pt who is taking metformin who needs IV Contrast for a procedure.
what if pt does not follow this?


Answer:

-d/c metformin for 48 hours before and after the test
-the interaction between the two is associated with increased risk for acute renal failure and lactic
acidosis



QUESTION
what is the biggest concern with a patient starting a new anti diabetic drug?


Answer:

the risk for hypoglycemia



QUESTION
indications for glucocorticoids


Answer:

-inflammation
-addison's disease
-HRT
-Cancer therapy
-Lupus
-most effective antistatic drug

,QUESTION
adverse effects of glucocorticoids


Answer:

Cushing syndrome (moon face), HF, edema, nervousness, headache, growth suppression,
abdominal distention, fragile skin, poor wound healing



QUESTION
what is the biggest concern with glucocorticoids


Answer:

because they decrease the immune response, the patient is at risk for infection



QUESTION
what are drug interactions with glucocorticoirds


Answer:

-non-potassium sparing diuretics
-aspirin and other ulcerogenic NSAIDS
-anticholinesterase drugs
-antidiabetic drugs



QUESTION
what can glucocorticoids do to blood sugar?


Answer:

they can raise blood sugar, use cautiously in diabetics

, QUESTION
patient teaching for glucocorticoids


Answer:

-avoid ppl with infection
-take with food or milk
-may cause thinning of skin so be careful with tape
-never stop abruptly



QUESTION
what is a "stress dose"


Answer:

patients on long term therapy of steroids like prednisone require an extra dose of the steroids
when undergoing surgery



QUESTION
what is the hormone replacement therapy for women experiencing menopause


Answer:

estrogen replacement



QUESTION
what is hormone replacement therapy for males?


Answer:

testosterone

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