NURS 615 PHARM EXAM EXAM WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
4 views 0 purchase
Course
NURS 615 PHARM
Institution
NURS 615 PHARM
NURS 615 PHARM EXAM EXAM WITH UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED
A+) MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
The American Heart Association states that people with diabetes have a 2-
to 4-fold increase in the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
Treatments and targets that do not ...
The American Heart Association states that people with diabetes have a 2-
to 4-fold increase in the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
Treatments and targets that do not appear to decrease risk for micro- and
macro-vascular complications include:
1. Glycemic targets between 7% and 7.5%
2. Use of insulin in type 2 diabetics
3. Control of hypertension and hyperlipidemia
4. Stopping smoking - ANSWER-1. Glycemic targets between 7% and
7.5%
All diabetic patients with known cardiovascular disease should be treated
with:
1. Beta blockers to prevent Mis
2. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and aspirin to reduce risk of
cardiovascular events
3. Sulfonylureas to decrease cardiovascular mortality
4. Pioglitazone to decrease atherosclerotic plaque buildup - ANSWER-2.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and aspirin to reduce risk of
cardiovascular events
,2|Page
All diabetic patients with hyperlipidemia should be treated with:
Both angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and some angiotensin II
receptor blockers have been approved in treating:
1. Hypertension in diabetic patients
2. Diabetic nephropathy
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2 - ANSWER-3. Both 1 and 2
Protein restriction helps slow the progression of albuminuria, glomerular
filtration rate, decline, and end stage renal disease in some patients with
diabetes. It is useful for patients who:
4. Show progression of diabetic nephropathy despite optimal glucose and
blood pressure control - ANSWER-4. Show progression of diabetic
nephropathy despite optimal glucose and blood pressure control
Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) is the earliest and most common
complication of diabetes. Symptoms associated with DAN include:
1. Resting tachycardia, exercise intolerance, and orthostatic hypotension
2. Gastroparesis, cold intolerance, and moist skin
3. Hyperglycemia, erectile dysfunction, and deficiency of free fatty acids
4. Pain, loss of sensation, and muscle weakness - ANSWER-1. Resting
tachycardia, exercise intolerance, and orthostatic hypotension
Drugs used to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy include:
1. Metoclopramide
2. Cholinergic agonists
3. Cardioselective beta blockers
4. Gabapentin - ANSWER-4. Gabapentin
The American Diabetic Association has recommended which of the
following tests for ongoing management of diabetes?
1. Fasting blood glucose
, 4|Page
2. HbA1C
3. Thyroid function tests
4. Electrocardiograms - ANSWER-2. HbA1C
Allison is an 18-year-old college student with type 1 diabetes. She is on
NPH twice daily and Novolog before meals. She usually walks for 40
minutes each evening as part of her exercise regimen. She is beginning a
30-minute swimming class three times a week at 1 p.m. What is important
for her to do with this change in routine?
1. Delay eating the midday meal until after the swimming class.
2. Increase the morning dose of NPH insulin on days of the swimming
class.
3. Adjust the morning insulin injection so that the peak occurs while
swimming.
4. Check glucose level before, during, and after swimming. - ANSWER-4.
Check glucose level before, during, and after swimming.
Allison is an 18-year-old college student with type 1 diabetes. Allison's pre-
meal BG at 11:30 a.m. is 130. She eats an apple and has a sugar-free soft
drink. At 1 p.m. before swimming her BG is 80. What should she do?
1. Proceed with the swimming class.
2. Recheck her BG immediately.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller edwinnyamoita. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $19.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
