Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
with Verified Answers
Patient has a blood sugar of 34 and is unresponsive. Glucagon is needed to raise blood sugar. Is this
given IM or SQ?
-IM
Name a few signs and symptoms of a thyroid storm?
-Fever, nervousness, insomnia, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, seizures, goiter, thyroiditis,
exopthalamos, weakness (muscle wasting), restlessness with emotional swings, confusion, hepatomegaly
with jaundice, tachycardia, A Fib, shock and coma.
What should you teach a patient taking steroids?
-Watch for fever as it can be life threatening & wash hands frequently
If a patient is taking steroids, which vital signs should you be most concerned about: BP 160/90, R 24, P
102, T 99.6, O2 97%?
-Temp of 99.6 as this can be life threatening for a patient on steroids
What are some signs and symptoms of Hypoglycemia?
-Diaphoresis, sweating, clammy, tremors, pallor, agitation, confusion
If you abruptly stop a corticosteroid, what can happen?
-Can develop Addison’s Disease
Who should avoid hormonal contraception?
-Smokers, Patients over age 35
What is the peak of NPH insulin?
-4-12 hours. NPH is cloudy. An intermediate acting insulin
Which lab would indicate if a patient’s thyroid is increased or decreased?
-Tsh
What are some side effects of Prednisone?
-Insomnia, bruising, hyperglycemia, hunger, weight gain, moon face/buffalo hump.
Can ASA be given with Prednisone? Why or why not?
-They should NOT be given together due to bleeding. They are both anti-inflammatories
If a patient has hypothyroidism and is now medicated properly they should notice what?
-An increase in their energy level
How should Levothyroxine be taken?
-In the morning on an empty stomach. NPO except water 1 hour after taking medication.
If a patient is seeking emergency contraception what is important that you find out?
