MCN 374 EXAM 2 ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A+(LATEST 2023-2024)
what is the most serious side effect associated with acetaminophen? – ANSWERliver damage
what is the dose per kg for ibuprofen? – ANSWER- 10 mg/kg every 6-8 hours
ibuprofen should not exceed _ doses in 24 hours – ANSWER- 4
ibuprofen is given with caution if patient has a hx of: – ANSWER- bleeding
problems, asthma, liver disease
when should a PCP be contacted for an individual taking ibuprofen? – ANSWERunusual bruising, bleeding, black stools, flu like symptoms
what are the maintenance medications used for asthma? – ANSWER- inhaled
corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, anticholinergics, long acting beta blockers
what are the rescue medications used for asthma? – ANSWER- short acting beta
agonists, bronchodilators, oral corticosteroids, inhaled corticosteroids
reduce airway swelling and tightening; may take several months before benefit –
ANSWER- inhaled corticosteroids
block effects of leukotriene; help prevent symptoms for up to 24 hours –
ANSWER- leukotriene modifiers
singulair, a leukotriene modifier has a risk for: – ANSWER- serious
neuropsychiatric effects
used to control moderate/severe asthma as either an addition to or an alternative to
short-acting beta agonists – ANSWER- anticholinergics
used to control moderate to severe asthma and prevent nighttime symptoms when
asthma not controlled on other medications – ANSWER- long acting beta agonists
relaxes airway muscles; NOT for daily use – ANSWER- short acting beta agonist
used to treat severe asthma attacks – ANSWER- oral corticosteroids
medication for Cystic fibrosis that decreases viscosity of secretions – ANSWERdornase alfa
medication that can be given for RSV – ANSWER- ribavirin
creation of antibodies by the immune system in response to an antigen –
ANSWER- active immunity
how do we naturally get active immunity? – ANSWER- getting the infection
how is active immunity acquired? – ANSWER- receiving immunization
provided when a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than producing them
through his or her own immune system – ANSWER- passive immunity
how do we naturally get passive immunity? – ANSWER- placenta to fetus
how do we acquire passive immunity? – ANSWER- immunoglobulin infusion
who should not receive live viral vaccines? – ANSWER- immunocompromised
individuals
what does VAERS stand for? – ANSWER- vaccine, adverse, event, reporting
systems
Events reported that led to hospitalization, life-threating illness, disability or death
from a vaccination – ANSWER- VAERS
what do vaccine information sheets provide? – ANSWER- benefits and risks of
vaccine
it is a federal law that vaccine information sheets are handed out when? –
ANSWER- before each dose of vaccine is administered
what is the needle length used when giving an infant under 12 months a
subcutaneous injection? – ANSWER- 5/8″