MCN 374 EXAM 2 ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS

MCN 374 EXAM 2 ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS

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what is the most serious side effect associated with acetaminophen? - ANSWER- liver 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? - ANSWER- unusual 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

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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 - ANSWER- dornase 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"

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