PNN

According to the current guidelines, which of the following should be included in the treatment plan of a patient taking INH? I. Monitoring Renal function II. Baseline liver function test III. Pyridoxine 50mg po QD correct answer: 2 & 3 INH (Isoniazid) reduces vitamin B6 level, therefore Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is added to the treatment regimen. The recommended first line choice is INH 300 mg po qd PLUS Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 50 mg po qd, both for 9 months. Baseline LFT is obtaine...

What are the steps to making tablet? correct answer: 1. Titruate dry ingredients 2. Geometric Dilution 3. Add alcohol/H2O to moisten powder What are the steps to making ointment? correct answer: 1. Titruate w/ levigating agent 2. Geometric dilution Levigating agents are? correct answer: mineral oil What class of bases are the most oily/greasy? correct answer: Oleoginous The definition of Emulsion is? is it considered homogenous or heterogenous? are the liquids immiscible? corr...

What is DHEA? What is it used for? correct answer: DHEA it a naturally occurring steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands in both men and women. DHEA serves as the raw material to synthesize hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol). Most often promoted to slow the aging process, to help with erectile dysfunction. What is Lysine used for? correct answer: cold sores What is lutein used for? correct answer: eyes - helps keep eyes safe from oxidative stress and hi...

PNN Exam 1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Which patient assessment finding must be addressed first according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs correct answer: The patient is blue and feels short of breath Which patient action demonstrates the concept of health promotion correct answer: The patient follows a macrobiotic, vegetarian diet with organic foods Which statement by the nurse will help the patient progress to the preparation stage for smoking cessation? correct answer: "The phy...

Define: Minimum inhibitory concentration correct answer: The minimum concentration of an antibiotic that inhibits growth of an organism for 24 hours. What is a broad spectrum antibiotic? Narrow spectrum? correct answer: Broad = affects both GP and GN organisms. Narrow spectrum = only GP or GN, not both. What is the DOC for streptococcus? correct answer: Penicillin family What kind of bacteria is strep. Pygogenes? correct answer: GP, coccus, common pathogen for "strep throat" and c...

A 10% amino-acid PN solution is running at a rate of 50 mL per hour. How many Calories are infused in a 24-hour period? Write your answer as a WHOLE number. Answer = 480 Cal 50 mL per hour for 24 hours = 1200 mL infused in 24 hours 10% amino-acid solution = 10 g / 100 mL 10 g / 100 mL = X grams / 1200 mL X = (1200 mL x 10 g) / 100 mL = 120 grams of amino-acid 1 gram of amino-acid yields 4 Cal, therefore: 1 gram / 4 Cal = 120 grams / X Cal X = 120 g x 4 Cal/g = 480 C...

initial treatment dose of heparin IV weight based correct answer: 80 units/kg for bolus then 18 units/kg/ hour heparin dose adjustments based on aPTT 1. aPTT <35 sec 2. aPTT 35-45 sec 3. aPTT 46-70 sec 4. aPTT 71-90 sec 5. aPTT >90 sec correct answer: 1. <35 sec = 80u/kg bolus then inc by 4 u/kg/hour 2. 35-45 sec = 40 u/kg bolus then inc by 2u/kg/hour 3. 46-70 sec = no dosing change 4. 71-90 sec = dec infusion rate by 2 units/kg/hr 5. >90 sec = hold infusion for 1 hour,...

Bumex correct answer: Bumetanide (C/I: Sulfa) (Note: 1mg Bumex = 40mg Lasix) Lasix correct answer: Furosemide (Note: protect from light) Demadex correct answer: Torsemide Thalitone correct answer: Chlorthalidone Maxzide; Dyazide correct answer: Hydrochlorothiazide (Note: Triamterene w/HCTZ) Zaroxolyn correct answer: Metolazone (only thiazide can used in renal failure pt) Aldactone correct answer: Spironolactone (Se: gynecomastia) (Note HF dose = 50mg QD) Lotensin corr...

What test can be done to determine if a patient is still producing insulin? correct answer: C-peptide test What are risk factors of T2DM? correct answer: BMI > 25 kg/m2 or > 23 kg/m2 in Asian Americans Physical inactivity A1C > 5.7%, impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose on previous testing History of CVD BP > 140/90 or taking medications for HTN HDL < 35 and/or TG > 250 mg/dL Women with polycystic ovary syndrome High risk race/ethnicity (African A...

How long does Sancuso work for? what other effects do you worry about? correct answer: Worn up to 7 days. Avoid sun Which chemo drug has the most nausea/vomitting? correct answer: Cisplatin Why can't you give reglan to parkinson patients? correct answer: It blocks dopamine. Parkinsons you want to INCREASE dopamine. Which 5HT3 inhibitor has the longest half life? correct answer: IV Aloxi, Palonsetron. Has no QT prolongation Anzemet correct answer: Dolasetron Kytril correct an...