Pharmacology And the Nursing Process 8e by Linda Lane-Collins -Julie S. Snyder
Pharmacology And the Nursing Process 8e by Linda Lane-Collins -Julie S. Snyder
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Chapter 44: Anti-inflammatory and Antigout Drugs
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| a. | Anxiolytic |
| b. | Sedative |
| c. | Antipyretic |
| d. | Antimicrobial |
ANS: C
NSAIDs have antipyretic effects but not the other effects listed.
DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: p. 693
TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
| a. | Tachycardia |
| b. | Nervousness |
| c. | Nausea and vomiting |
| d. | Dizziness |
ANS: C
Gastrointestinal effects include dyspepsia, heartburn, epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, and others. See Table 44-2 for the other adverse effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The other options are not adverse effects of NSAIDs.
DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Understanding (Comprehension) REF: p. 685
TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
| a. | Decreased uric acid levels |
| b. | Decreased prothrombin time |
| c. | Decreased white blood cell count |
| d. | Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels |
ANS: A
Treatment of gout with allopurinol should result in decreased uric acid levels. The other options are incorrect.
DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Applying (Application) REF: p. 704
TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Evaluation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
| a. | “Fluids should be restricted while on colchicine therapy.” |
| b. | “Take colchicine with meals.” |
| c. | “The drug will be discontinued when symptoms are reduced.” |
| d. | “Call your doctor if you have increased pain or blood in the urine.” |
ANS: D
Colchicine may cause renal effects; therefore, these symptoms must be reported immediately. The drug is taken on an empty stomach for better absorption, and fluids should be increased unless contraindicated. Successful treatment depends upon continuing the medication as ordered.
DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Applying (Application) REF: p. 704
TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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