NURS 387 Pharmacology in Nursing Proctored Exam Practice Questions

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• Sodium
• Glucose
• Thyrotropin
• Creatine phosphokinase

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• “can have an unlimited number of cola soft drinks."
• "should avoid chocolate, coffee, and tea."
• "Decaffeinated coffee has a small amount of caffeine."
• "I will take my meds after breakfast to avoid weight loss."

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• Tell the patient that dry mouth is not caused by clonidine.
• Give the patient hard candy or gum to relieve the symptom.
• Instruct the patient to stop taking the medication immediately.
• Advise the patient to take a reduced dose of the medication.

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• The drug should be taken with food to prevent nausea."
• "I may experience hallucinations while taking this drug."
• "I should rise slowly to prevent dizziness and fainting."
• "This drug will stop the progression of Parkinson disease."

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• A History of anaphylactic reaction to a specific vaccine or vaccine component
• Moderate local reaction following a dose of an injectable vaccine
• Presence of moderate or severe illnesses with or without a fever
• Current treatment with antimicrobial medication

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• Call your provider if it happens again.
• Stop the medication.
• Take the next dose with food.
• Move slowly when changing positions.

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• Hypoglycemia
• Improved breathing
• Tachycardia
• Decreased pain

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• fatigue
• heartburn after meals
• ringing in the ears
• Vomiting

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• “The drug will improve transmission by neurons in my brain."
• “I may experience an upset stomach while taking this drug."
• "I will take the drug every night at bedtime with a snack."
• "The drug will stop damage to the neurons in my brain."

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• Muscle cramps, tremors, and tachycardia
• Hyperventilation, chest pain, and ptosis
• Increased urination, dry cough, and hypothermia
• Epistaxis, ascites, and exophthalmos

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• Reduced esophageal motility
• Improved bladder emptying
• Dilation of the pupils
• Decreased gastric secretions