Practice Questions
You are currently discussing cardiovascular pharmacology to student nurses rotating in the Central ICU. Which of the following calcium channel blockers has the most potent peripheral smooth muscle dilator effect?
- Diltiazem (Cardizem)
- Nifedipine (Adalat CC)
- Nimodipine (Nymalize)
- Verapamil (Calan)
Rationalization
Nurse Mely provides instructions to a Kyla, a patient with major depressive disorder, fluoxetine (Prozac) a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. The nurse tells the client to take the medication:
- Early in the morning
- During lunch time
- At snack time
- At bedtime
Rationalization
Myra is currently taking Rifabutin (Mycobutin) due to active Mycobacterium avium complex disease and tuberculosis. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing side effects in which of the following, except?
- Tingling and numbness of the fingers
- Blurred vision
- Arthralgia
- Flu-like symptoms
Rationalization
Belinda was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia. She is currently receiving cholestyramine (Prevalite). Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teachings?
- “This medication will help lower my cholesterol”.
- “I will continue taking my multivitamins”.
- “I will sip the cholestyramine powder for a long time for faster absorption”.
- “I will include a high fiber rich food in my diet”.
Rationalization
Dan is a patient with Turner’s Syndrome to help with his short stature. He was prescribed with Humatrope (somatropin). Which of the following findings is associated with this medication?
- Decreases ALT and AST level
- Mild hyperglycemia
- Hypotension
- Water intoxication
Rationalization