Pharmacology 314 - Exam 4 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers
The nurse is caring for the patient taking desmopressin (DDAVP) for mild hemophilia A. Which laboratory result should the nurse be particularly attentive?
A. Sodium 120 mEq/L
B. Potassium 3.7 mEq/L
C. BUN 12 mg/dL
D. ALT 30...
Pharmacology 314 - Exam 4 Questions with
100% Verified Correct Answers
The nurse is caring for the patient taking desmopressin (DDAVP) for mild hemophilia A. Which
laboratory result should the nurse be particularly attentive?
A. Sodium 120 mEq/L
B. Potassium 3.7 mEq/L
C. BUN 12 mg/dL
D. ALT 30 IU/L - Correct Answer A
The nurse is caring for the patient with moderate hemophilia A receiving recombinant factor VIII
replacement. Which action by the nurse recognizes the most common adverse effect of this drug?
A. Administers acetaminophen before treatment.
B. Assures epinephrine SQ is available.
C. Encourages a high fiber diet and fluids.
D. Prepares seizure precautions. - Correct Answer B
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is at risk for disseminated intravascular
coagulopathy. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Platelets 156,000/mm3
B. PT 12 seconds
C. PTT 34 seconds
D. Fibrinogen 85 mg/dL - Correct Answer D
The nurse is caring for the patient with cardiogenic shock. Which drug does the nurse anticipate
administering?
A. Blood products
B. Norepinephrine
C. Epinephrine
D. Dobutamine - Correct Answer D
The nurse is caring for the patient with anaphylactic shock. Which drug does the nurse anticipate
administering?
A. Blood products
,B. Norepinephrine
C. Epinephrine
D. Dobutamine - Correct Answer B
The nurse is caring for the patient with hemorrhagic shock. Which drug does the nurse anticipate
administering?
A. Blood products
B. Norepinephrine
C. Epinephrine
D. Dobutamine - Correct Answer A
IV fluids are ordered for the patient in hypovolemic shock. What fluid does the nurse anticipate
administering?
A. 0.9% normal saline
B. 0.45% normal saline
C. D5W
D. D5 ½ normal saline - Correct Answer A
IV fluids are ordered for the patient in hypovolemic shock. Select all fluids that are considered
isotonic.
A. 0.9% normal saline
B. Lactated ringers
C. D5W
D. Plasmalyte - Correct Answer A, B, D
The pediatric patient presents with dehydration and hypernatremia. What fluid does the nurse
anticipate administering?
A. 0.9% normal saline
B. 0.45% normal saline
C. Lactated ringers
D. Plasmalyte - Correct Answer B
,The nurse is administering an IV solution that contains sugar. Which of the following could be
included? SATA
A. 0.9% normal saline
B. 0.45% normal saline
C. D5W
D. D5 ½ normal saline - Correct Answer C, D
Shock is a problem with:
A. perfusion
B. infection
C. inflammation
D. ventilation - Correct Answer A
what is the cause of hypovolemic shock? - Correct Answer bleeding
what is the cause of distributive shock? - Correct Answer anaphylaxis
what is the cause of cariogenic shock? - Correct Answer MI
what is the cause of neurogenic shock? - Correct Answer spinal cord trauma
Which of the following clinical manifestations would NOT be expected in the patient with an
acquired bleeding disorder?
A. Fever
B. Tachycardia
C. Melena
D. Epistaxis - Correct Answer A
Cirrhosis of the liver can cause a reduction of PT, aPTT, and platelets and is a very ominous disease.
What is the role of the liver with bleeding disorders?
A. The liver produces most coagulation factors
B. The liver metabolizes toxins that can destroy coagulation factors
, C. The liver does not have a direct role in coagulation
D. The liver produces bile, which is necessary for the production of platelets - Correct Answer A
The provider orders an isotonic fluid. Which should the nurse plan to administer?
A. D5 1/2 NS
B. 3% NS
C. 0.9% NS
D. D5 1/4 NS - Correct Answer C
Which fluid is the closest in content to blood?
A. Normal saline
B. Lactated ringers
C. Dextrose in water
D. Plasmalyte - Correct Answer D
The patient's potassium is 3.9. Which of the following foods would the nurse recommend removing
from the diet?
A. Milk
B. Spinach
C. Coffee
D. Apples - Correct Answer B
The nurse is administering normal saline over a long period of time. Which acid-base imbalance is
most likely to occur?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis - Correct Answer A
Your patient has severe diarrhea and vomiting. Laboratory results indicate a sodium level of 162
mEq/L. What fluid would be appropriate to administer (select all that apply)?
A. D5W
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