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TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A client with hyperinsulinism has been prescribed diazoxide. After administration, which adverse reaction should the nurse prioritize? A) Myalgia B) Tachycardia C) Flatulence D) Epigastric discomfort Answer: B Rationale: The nurse should monitor for tachycardia, congestive heart failure, sodium and fluid retention, hyperglycemia, and glycosuria as the adverse reactions in the client receiving diazoxide drug...

Medical control has ordered you to administer one tube of oral glucose to a hypoglycemic patient. Immediately after receiving this order, you should: A) document the order on the prehospital care report. B) administer the medication and reassess the patient. C) ask medical control to repeat the order word for word. D) repeat the order back to medical control word for word. -Correct Answer D) repeat the order back to medical control word for word. The EMT should avoid focusing all his or h...

MSN 571 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM 1) A 40-year old female patient is being followed up for diabetes mellitus. She is currently onMetformin 1 gram twice a day and has been tolerating it well for about six months. Her hemoglobin A1c a week ago was 8.9%. The plan is to initiate liraglutide therapy in addition to the metformin. Which of the following statements is true with regards to liraglutide.  Liraglutide may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer prior to first use.  The brand name...

1. Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body is: A) attempting to eliminate acids from the blood. B) trying to generate energy by breathing deeply. C) severely hypoxic and is eliminating excess CO2. D) compensating for decreased blood glucose levels. A 2. Common signs and symptoms of severe hyperglycemia include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) warm, dry skin. B) cool, clammy skin. C) rapid, thready pulse. D) acetone breath odor. B 3. When obtaining a SAMPLE history fro...

NR325 Exam 1 Insulin - CORRECT ANSWERS Needed for glucose to get inside cell Beta cells - CORRECT ANSWERS Produce insulin in response to elevated glucose Normal A1C - CORRECT ANSWERS <5.7% Pre-diabetes A1C - CORRECT ANSWERS >5.7% <6.5% Diabetic A1C - CORRECT ANSWERS >6.5% Random BS>180 - CORRECT ANSWERS Diabetic Normal pancreas will not allow BS to go higher than 180 HgbA1C - CORRECT ANSWERS 3 month measure of where glucose is Gives providers guideline of diabetic ma...

MSN 571 FINAL EXAM Final Exam 1) A 40-year old female patient is being followed up for diabetes mellitus. She is currently on Metformin 1 gram twice a day and has been tolerating it well for about six months. Her hemoglobin A1c a week ago was 8.9%. The plan is to initiate liraglutide therapy in addition to the metformin. Which of the following statements is true with regards to liraglutide. ▪ Liraglutide may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer prior to first use. ▪ The brand name is ...

Zyloprim or Allopurinol medication for - Gout Mr. Forth has been very active even though he had diabetes for 6 years. He accidentally cut his leg last week and tells you that it is getting redder and not healing. You tell him you will let the manager know, and then you explain that: - b. It is normal for diabetics who get cut to see more redness as it heals The health care provider ordered Lanoxin 0.5mg by mouth. You have Lanoxin 0.25mg tablets. What should you administer? - d. 2 ...

NR 565 / NR565 Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam Review Chamberlain | More than 200 Questions and Answers| Best Rated | Latest 2022/2023 1. If patient is on metformin and is scheduled for surgery or to use contrast dye, what is indicated? what is indicated before resuming treatment? ~ Hold day of the test, and then 48 hours after imaging ~ before resuming metformin test for CR clearance 2. What is first line treatment for a new diagnosis of diabetes type 2? ~ Metformin ~ lifesty...

MN 568 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 | 100% Correct. Complete study guide to pass your exam. A patient is 66 inches in height, weighing 200 pounds, and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215 mg/dL. What is the best initial treatment? a. No treatment at this time b. Diet and exercise for 6-week trial c. Diet, exercise, and oral medication d. Diet, exercise, and exogenous insulin ____ 2. The clinician suspects...

566 Final Exam Study Guide Week 5 Prevention of osteoporosis with hormone replacement therapy (p. 433) Hormone therapy (HT) reduces postmenopausal bone loss & thereby decreases the risk for osteoporosis & related fractures. Unfortunately, when HT is stopped, bone mass rapidly decreases by approximately 12%. Hence to maintain bone health, HT must continue lifelong. As a result, the risk for harm is increased. Accordingly, alternative treatments are preferred. Effective alternatives to HT include...