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NURS 615 Pharm Exam 3 Questions and Answers Graded a+ 2026

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Mega Review Exam 3 NURS 615 Students also studied Make a copy Save NURS 615 exam 3 - Maryville. Teacher 167 terms sinwar6 Preview Maryville NURS 615 Exam 3 51 terms Zii_Papa Preview Pharm Exam 3 Maryville NURS 615 166 terms morris_wambui Preview NURS 6 Teacher Anu *Dosing for low dose colchicine 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 one hour later or 1.8 mg total *Dosing for high dose colchicine 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4 to 6 hours; or 4.8 mg total. What is the difference between low dosing and high dosing of colchicine low dose is as effective as high dose with lower side effect profile What medication is used for gout? Colchicine What does colchicine do? Used for gout and to treat and prevent gout attacks. Also Behcets syndrome. Sid effects of Cochicine Always Diarrhea. Upset Stomach, nausea, abdominal pain. Instructions for colchicine take with food to help decrease GI side effects What should be checked with colchicine? Renal Function before and during treatment. (BUN, Creatinine) Patient Education for Colchicine Always causes severe degree of diarrhea so make sure that people understand that. Mr. Holloway presents to your clinic with a significantly swollen, painful big toe and you diagnose him with gout. Of the following options which would be the best treatment for Mr. Holloway? a. Acetaminophen with codeine b. Low-dose colchicine c. High-dose colchicine d. High-dose aspirin Low-dose colchicine. Low-dose colchicine is 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg one hour later or 1.8 mg total. High-dose colchicine is 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg Q4 to Q6 hours or 4.8 mg total. The difference between the two is low-dose is as effective as high-dose with a lower side effect profile.

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Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes? a. Moderate amounts of alcohol are safe with colchicine b. Colchicine may be constipating c. Colchicine always causes some degree of diarrhea d. Mild muscle weakness is normal B. Colchicine always causes some degree of diarrhea What lab value should be monitored with gout? Check renal function test, BUN, Creatine Cholchesine for gout, think about alcohol Allopurinol is used for what? Gout MOA Allopurinol xanthine oxidase inhibitor. uric acid reducer, prevents flare ups and kidney stones SE of Allopurinol skin rash, flu like symptoms, painful or little urination, drowsi, dizzy Monitor what with Allopurinol BUN, Creatinine, Liver Function You have a patient who is taking allopurinol to prevent gout. What labs will you monitor for this patient on allopurinol? a. Blood glucose b. Complete blood count c. BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance d. C-reactive protein BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance Patient teaching for Uloric Gout may worsen with therapy initially Uloric other medication Febuxostat Febuxostat (Uloric) MOA xanthine oxidase inhibitor, uric acid reducer for its with gout and prevent flares. SE of Febuxostat (Uloric) gout flares, nausea, mild rash, liver problems, heart attack symptoms Febuxostat (Uloric) need to monitor what? liver and renal function Patient education for Uloric Got may worsen with therapy initially What medication can you take with Uloric? NSAID or colchicine for up to 6 months w/ beginning of treatment for gouty flare ups Mr. Thompson has just started taking febuxostat (Uloric) to treat his gout and he needs to be educated on what to expect. a. Feuxostat may cause severe diarrhea b. He will need frequent CBC monitoring c. He should consume a high-calcium diet d. Gout may worsen with therapy D. Gout may worsen with therapy

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ADV effects of corticosteroids if given longer than 6 months? The main thing you want to worry about is osteoporosis, it can also worsen diabetic control and patients should report any tarry black stools or abdominal pain. PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE. What should long term corticosteroids be used for? Exacerbation of autoimmune diseases, and in bursts for type 1 hypersensitivity reactions/sensitivities. Risk for long term corticosteroids? Decreased ability to fight infections, slow immune response, osteoporosis, increased blood glucose Recommendations for patients who are taking long term corticosteroids Getting vaccinations Corticosteroids medication ending "sone" Corticosteroids are used to treat what? RA, lupus, asthma, allergies SE of corticos High BP, weight gain, muscle weakness, insomnia ADV of corticos after 6 months osteoporosis, can also worsen diabetic control (raise BGL) What should be given with corticosteroids? vitamin supplements What should be reported with corticosteroids black tarry stool and abdominal pain What can happen with long term therapy of corticosteroids? Adrenal Suppression S/S of adrenal suppression malaise, myalgia, fever, hypotension. Don't do what with corticosteroids? Stop Abruptly, must taper off Why do you taper corticosteroids? necessary to prevent withdrawal symptoms What should you do with 1 gram of a corticosteroid? PPI (omeprazole) Ms. Jensen has been on prednisone for 6 months. Patients who have been on prednisone for some time should be assessed for what? a. Iron deficiency anemia b. Renal dysfunction c. Osteoporosis d. Gout Osteoporosis. Prednisone can also worsen diabetic control and you must educate your patients to report any tarry black stools or abdominal pain.

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