Wgu D027 Pathopharm Flashcards 2024 Latest Update(Questions And Answers).

A patient begins taking nifedipine along with metoprolol to treat hypertension. The nurse understands that metoprolol is used to ______________. reduce flushing minimize gingival hyperplasia prevent constipation prevent reflex tachycardia {Ans: d) Reflex tachycardia is a side effect of taking nifedipine, exacerbating angina due to a higher cardiac oxygen demand. When combined with a beta blocker like metoprolol, this side effect can be avoided.}Mucosal Agents MOA {Ans: forms barrier over ulcer crater that protects against acid pepsin}The nurse assesses a newly diagnosed patient for short-term complications of diabetes. What does this assessment include? Auscultation of the carotids for bruits associated with atherosclerosis Pedal pulse palpation for arterial insufficiency Cranial nerve testing for peripheral neuropathy Evaluation for hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and ketoacidosis {Ans: d) Hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and ketoacidosis are short-term complications of diabetes, while peripheral neuropathy, arterial insufficiency, and carotid stenosis are long-term complications of diabetes.}Suffix for Thiazide Diuretics {Ans: -thiazide}Management of Chron's Disease {Ans: - aminosalicylate (Sulfalazine or Mesalamine) to decrease inflammation - corticosteroid for short-term if not responding to other tx -IV Abx for acute infection as well as biologics (remicade) or methotrexate}Common PPI medications {Ans: - Nexium -Prevacid - Protonix -Prilosec -SFX}Lab value