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NURS 615 - Pharm Exam 3 Study Guide With 100% Correct Answers 2024 Low-dose colchine - Correct Answer 1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg. High-dose colchine - Correct Answer 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours totaling 4.8 mg. ...

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NURS 615 - Pharm Exam 3 Study Guide With 100% Correct Ans wers 2024
Low-dose colchine - Correct Answer 1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg.
High-dose colchine - Correct Answer 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours totaling
4.8 mg.
Gout - Correct Answer BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be monitored in the treatment of this disease
Colchine - Correct Answer This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Febuxostat (Uloric) - Correct Answer When prescribing this medication, patients should be taught that gout may worsen with therapy before it improves
Corticosteroids - Correct Answer These medications can cause the following adverse effects if taken for six months or more: Osteoporosis and poor diabetic control. Patients should report black, tarry stools or abdominal pain.
Corticosteroids - Correct Answer These medications should be tapered to avoid recurrent activity of the underlying disease and possible cortisol deficiency resulting from the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression during the period of steroid therapy.
Black Box Warning on NSAIDS - Correct Answer Increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. These medications can also cause serious GI events such as bleeding, ulceration or perforation of stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. Pain management - Correct Answer When treating this common issue, it is recommended to begin with NSAIDS and work up from there as needed
Ibuprofen - Correct Answer This medication works by inhibiting the COX enzymes; however, the exact mechanism of action for this particular medication is unknown.
Acetaminophen - Correct Answer A serious adverse effect related to this medication is referred to as "------------- poisoning"
Symptoms of hypoglycemia - Correct Answer Decreased LOC, hunger, diaphoresis, weakness, dizziness and tachycardia
Symptoms of hyperglycemia - Correct Answer Polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia (weight loss)
Symptoms of DKA - Correct Answer Kussmaul's respiration, ketone odor of the breath (fruity breath), vomiting, dehydration, abdominal pain, and neurologic symptoms such as lethargy; can progress to coma in later stages if left untreated.
Metformin - Correct Answer This medication decreases hepatic glucose output inhibiting
gluconeogenesis. It also increases insulin mediated glucose utilization in peripheral tissues. This medication decreases intestinal absorption of glucose. This medication may also be used in diabetics to decrease cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Metformin - Correct Answer When patients are prescribed this medication, the primary care provider should assess serum creatinine, renal function, and creatinine clearance initially and annually.

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