Question

54. How do you store nitroglycerine tablets 55 What sensation should the patient feel if it is still potent 56 Deficiency of which vitamin causes bleeding disorders 57 Most common adverse effect of nitrate therapy 58. What are the early symptom of digitalis toxicity in the older adult 59 What is the purpose of stool softeners 60. What is the action of antiulcer preparations. 61. What is the purpose of antidiarrheal preparations. 62 What is the purpose of using cathartice 63. What are antiemetic preparations used fo 64. What patient teaching would you include for a patient who is taking antacids while undergoing ulcer therapy 65. What is the first action by the nurse, whena diabetic patient complains of weakness an blurred vision. 66. What are the symptoms of hyperglycemia 67, What is the action of antacids 68. What are the side effects of antacids. 69. What are the side effects of corticosteroids 70. What is levothyroxine used for. 71. Can NSAIDS be given in conjunction with anticoagulants and why

Answer 1

54. Nitroglycerine tablets should be stored in an airtight original bottle away from children, direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

55. The shelf life period of nitroglycerine is 6 months. When the nitroglycerine is still potent and after placing the pill in the sublingual or buccal cavity the patient feels a tingling sensation or burning sensation. The pill should not be swallowed and it should be dissolved completely.

56. Vitamin K deficiency causes bleeding disorders.

57. Dizziness and headache are the most common adverse effects of nitrate therapy.

58. In the digitalis toxicity the following signs and symptoms can be seen:

• Irregular heartbeat includes tachycardia or bradycardia
• Anorexia
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

In severe toxicity, there is a risk for heart failure.

59. The purpose of stool softeners or laxatives is to relieve constipation.

60. The action of antiulcer preparation is to reduce the production of gastric acid and to repair the affected area of the mucosal barrier and prevent further damage.

61. The purpose of antidiarrhoeal preparation is to decrease the bowel movements and to make the stool less watery.