MDE Pharm Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024/2025
A major adverse effect of insulin that can be life-threatening is - ANSWERSHypoglycemia
Can regular Insulin be given via IV? - ANSWERSYes
The insulin produced endogenously by the pancreas has what length duration of action? - ANSWERSUp to 10...
A major adverse effect of insulin that can be life-threatening is - ANSWERSHypoglycemia
Can regular Insulin be given via IV? - ANSWERSYes
The insulin produced endogenously by the pancreas has what length duration of action? - ANSWERSUp
to 10 hours
The nurse in the medical department is preparing to administer insulin lispro [Humalog] to a client
diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
- ensure pt is wearing a medical bracelet
- administer dose based on insulin sliding scale
- make sure the client eats the food on the meal tray that is at the bedside - ANSWERSMake sure the
client easts the food on the meal tray that is at the bedside.
Which insulin can be given once daily to provide glucose control for 24 hours? - ANSWERSinsulin glargine
The nurse is preparing to administer 30 units of NPH to client. He finds that the vial of insulin looks
cloudy and uneven in appearance. Which action would be appropriate before administering? -
ANSWERSShake the vial of NPH thoroughly then administer the dose
What drug acts in the small intestine to delay carbohydrate absorption? - ANSWERSAcarbose
What anti-diabetic drugs is used to treat PCOS? - ANSWERSMetformin
Which insulin is available in both 100units/ml and 500units/ml concentrations? - ANSWERSRegular
Insulin
, What cells play a central role in the pathophysiology of Asthma? - ANSWERSMast cells
Which drug is used to treat asthma and has a during of 4-6 hours? - ANSWERSLevalbuterol
Theophylline causes bronchodilator. True or false? - ANSWERSTrue
Budesonide reduces chronic inflammation in the airways. True or False? - ANSWERSTrue
A patient is brought to the emergency department with shortness of breath, a respiratory rate of 30
breaths per minute, intercostal retractions, and frothy, pink sputum. The nurse caring for this patient will
expect to administer which drug? - ANSWERSFurosemide (Lasix)
A patient who is taking digoxin is admitted to the hospital for treatment of congestive heart failure. The
prescriber has ordered furosemide [Lasix]. The nurse notes an irregular heart rate of 86 beats per
minute, a respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 130/82 mm Hg. The nurse
auscultates crackles in both lungs. Which laboratory value causes the nurse the most concern?
- Low sodium
- Low potassium
- Elevated glucose
- low O2 90% - ANSWERSLOW Potassium
A patient has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities bilaterally. Auscultation of the lungs reveals
crackles bilaterally, and the serum potassium level is 6 mEq/L (elevated). Which diuretic agent ordered
by the prescriber should the nurse question? - ANSWERSSpironolactone (Aldactone)
A nurse preparing to administer morning medications notes that a patient with a history of hypertension
has been prescribed spironolactone [Aldactone]. The nurse assesses the patient and notes dyspnea,
bilateral crackles, and pitting edema in both feet. Which intervention is appropriate?
- ask the patient about there salt use
- contact provider to discuss order for furosemide (lasix)
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