When mixing insulins - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Final Exam: NR565/ NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update)- Chamberlain 1. When is it okay for a patient to have an A1C goal of 6.5%? ~ Answer: When there are no hypoglycemic events and the patient can handle it. 2. A person comes in with an A1C of 10% and a fasting glucose of >300, what are the next steps for the provider? ~ Answer: Combination injectable therapy immediately. IF 9% can start at step 2 with dual therap...

Final Exam: NSG 124/ NSG124 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION Cephalosporins - take with food - CSF distribution best in 3rd, 4th, & 5th generations - do not give to patients with Penicillin allergy - eliminated by the kidneys except for Ceftriaxone which is eliminated by the liver QUESTION Metformin (Glucophage) Answer: - Biguanide drug - reduces glucose production by liver...

SIADH Pituitary (Hypothalamus) - Excess ADH (vasopressin), fluid overload Cause: SSRI's, Small Cell Lung Therapy Manif: Dillusional Hyponatremia (below 115), LOC, seizure, coma, loss deep tendon reflexes, hypothermia, bounding pulse Interv: Tolvaptan / Conovaptan - promotes water excretion w/o NA loss, Admin in Hospital (Black Box) Diuretics Hypertonic Saline #% Sodium Chloride Restrict fluid intake 600mL #1 monitor lung sounds (ABC's) Hemodialysis - Pharmokenetic excretion adversely...

Exam 2 (NUR 336) | Questions with Verified Answers The doctor has just ordered a central line insertion on one of your clients. Which of the following tasks may be delegated to a NAP? (Select all that apply). a. Assist with positioning the patient during insertion and care. b. Reporting if the patient has a fever. c. Assessing the site for redness or irritation. d. Reporting to the nurse if the catheter line appears to have been pulled out further than its original insertion position. e. Inser...

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders NCLEX 3000The nurse is collecting data on a client with possible Cushing's syndrome. In a client with Cushing's syndrome, the nurse would expect to find: - correct answer deposits of adipose tissue in the trunk and dorsocervical area. "(PUT IN ORDER) A client is ordered to receive 20 units of isophane insulin suspension (Humulin N) and 5 units of regular insulin (Humulin R) by subcutaneous injection. Place in chronological order the steps to take when mixi...

The nurse is administering lispro insulin and should keep in mind that this insulin will have an effect within which time frame? a. 15 min b. 1-2 hours c. 80 minutes d. 3-5 hours : a. 15 min The onset of action for lispro insulin is 15 min. The peak plasma concentration is 1-2 hours. The elimination half life is 80 minutes and the duration is 3-5 hours. When teaching about hypoglycemia, the nurse should make sure that the patient is aware of early signs of hypoglycemia including a....

Final Exam: NR565/ NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update)- Chamberlain 1. When is it okay for a patient to have an A1C goal of 6.5%? ~ Answer: When there are no hypoglycemic events and the patient can handle it. 2. A person comes in with an A1C of 10% and a fasting glucose of >300, what are the next steps for the provider? ~ Answer: Combination injectable therapy immediately. IF 9% can start at step 2 with dual therapy. P400 3. Biguanide (...

Medication Administration, Prioritization (11 MC)  Eye Drops and Ointments: apply in the conjunctival sac  Ear Drops: o Adult: pull the ear up and back o Children under 3 years: pull the ear down and back  Rectal suppositories: place patient on the left side in the sims position, lift buttock, lightly lubricate suppository with water-soluble lube, insert past anal sphincter and into rectum approximately 3 in or 7-8 cm., have patient remain in sims position for 5-10 minutes  ...

The nurse is administering lispro insulin and should keep in mind that this insulin will have an effect within which time frame? a. 15 min b. 1-2 hours c. 80 minutes d. 3-5 hours - a. 15 min The onset of action for lispro insulin is 15 min. The peak plasma concentration is 1-2 hours. The elimination half life is 80 minutes and the duration is 3-5 hours. When teaching about hypoglycemia, the nurse should make sure that the patient is aware of early signs of hypoglycemia including ...

IVY TECH, PHARMOCOLOGY QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALE ANSWERS A 27-year-old female client has a new prescription for captopril. What will the nurse be sure to include in the patient teaching? A. If you develop facial swelling, start taking only half the dose. 0% B. Notify the provider immediately if you become pregnant. 100% Most selected Correct Ans C. Always take this medication with food or milk. 0% D. This medication may cause anaphylaxis, so you must carry an e...