PCCN Medical Treatments & Medications

Question 1

Which medication is typically administered to reverse the effects of opioid overdose?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

Atropine

Answer

Protamine sulfate

Question 2

A patient with atrial fibrillation is started on warfarin. What is the primary lab value used to monitor its therapeutic effect?

Accepted Answer

INR

Answer

aPTT

Answer

Platelet count

Answer

Fibrinogen level

Question 3

Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for when a patient is receiving furosemide?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia

Answer

Hypernatremia

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Hypertension

Question 4

What is the primary goal of thrombolytic therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI)?

Accepted Answer

Dissolve the existing blood clot

Answer

Prevent platelet aggregation

Answer

Reduce myocardial oxygen demand

Answer

Decrease heart rate

Question 5

Which of the following is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril?

Accepted Answer

Dry cough

Answer

Constipation

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Urinary retention

Question 6

A patient receiving heparin begins to develop signs of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Discontinue heparin and notify the provider

Answer

Increase the heparin dose

Answer

Administer vitamin K

Answer

Administer platelet transfusion

Question 7

Which medication is commonly used to reduce afterload in heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril

Answer

Furosemide

Answer

Digoxin

Answer

Metoprolol

Question 8

A patient with severe asthma is prescribed methylprednisolone. Which nursing action is most appropriate when administering this medication?

Accepted Answer

Monitor blood glucose levels closely

Answer

Administer with grapefruit juice

Answer

Encourage fluid restriction

Answer

Avoid giving with meals

Question 9

Which of the following medications requires a peak and trough level for safe administration?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin

Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Azithromycin