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Pharmacology Final Exam

Question 1 of 69

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How does salmeterol work ?

Select one of the following:

  • decrease inflammation in the bronchi

  • increase inflammation in the bronchi

  • vasodilation

  • vasoconstriction

Explanation

Question 2 of 69

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what are some adverse reactions of opioids? select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • respiratory depression

  • sedation

  • itchiness

  • Tachy/Brady cardia

  • hypotension

Explanation

Question 3 of 69

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What is the therapeutic effect of adrenergic drugs?

Select one of the following:

  • relax smooth muscle

  • constrict smooth muscle

  • bronchoconstriction

Explanation

Question 4 of 69

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What is the most common side effect of an antiemetic?

Select one of the following:

  • drowsiness

  • lethargy

  • indigestion

  • polydipsia

Explanation

Question 5 of 69

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What are some nursing interventions for antiemetics? Select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • I & O

  • Fluid and electrolyte balance

  • comfort measures ( cold compress, Dim lights)

  • monitor heart rate

Explanation

Question 6 of 69

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How long can insulin be stored in room temperature?

Select one of the following:

  • 30 days

  • 60 days

  • 24 hours

  • 48 hours

Explanation

Question 7 of 69

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What would you include in patient teaching for insulin ? select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • If insulin is cloudy , get rid of it

  • rotate injection sites

  • watch for s/s of hypo/hyperglycemia

  • you do not need to refridgerate insulin at all

Explanation

Question 8 of 69

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What is considered hypoglycemia?

Select one of the following:

  • under 60

  • under 100

  • 75

  • 150

Explanation

Question 9 of 69

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What would you do for a patient who is hypoglycemic , with a gag reflex ?

Select one of the following:

  • Give OJ & PB crackers

  • glucagon shot

  • lots of water

  • CPR

Explanation

Question 10 of 69

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What should you do for a patient who is hypoglycemic and has no gag relfex?

Select one of the following:

  • glucagon shot

  • Pb crackers and OJ

  • lots of water

  • CPR

Explanation

Question 11 of 69

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What are some signs of hyperglycemia? Select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • Polydipsia

  • polyuria

  • polyphagia

  • lethargic

  • hypertension

Explanation

Question 12 of 69

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What is the insulin that can be given IV?

Select one of the following:

  • NPH

  • regular

  • short acting

  • long acting

Explanation

Question 13 of 69

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What is Type 1 diabetes?

Select one of the following:

  • the beta cells do not produce insulin properly

  • the body is resistant to insulin

Explanation

Question 14 of 69

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What is Type 2 Diabetes?

Select one of the following:

  • Body is resistant to insulin

  • the beta cells in the pancreas do not produce insulin

Explanation

Question 15 of 69

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When Mixing insulin, how do you mix it?

Select one of the following:

  • cloudy- clear-clear - cloudy

  • clear- cloudy - cloudy - clear

  • Clear- cloudy -Clear - Cloudy

Explanation

Question 16 of 69

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What is the onset, peak, and duration of the rapid insulin?

Select one of the following:

  • 15 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours

  • 30 minutes, 2 hours, 8 hours

  • 2 hours, 8 hours, 16 hours

  • 2 hours, none, 24 hours

Explanation

Question 17 of 69

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What is the onset, peak, and duration for short acting insulin?

Select one of the following:

  • 15 minutes, 1 hours, 3 hours

  • 30 minutes, 2 hours, 8 hours

  • 2 hours, 8 hours, 16 hours

  • 2 hours, no peak, 24 hours

Explanation

Question 18 of 69

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What is the onset, peak, and duration of intermediate insulin?

Select one of the following:

  • 15 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours

  • 30 minutes, 2 hours, 8 hours

  • 2 hours, 8 hours, 16 hours

  • 2 hours, none, 24 hours

Explanation

Question 19 of 69

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What is the onset, peak and duration of long acting insulin?

Select one of the following:

  • 15 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours

  • 30 minutes, 2 hours, 8 hours

  • 2 hours, 8 hours , 16 hours

  • 2 hours, none, 24 hours

Explanation

Question 20 of 69

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What does prednisone do to blood sugar?

Select one of the following:

  • raises them

  • lowers them

  • no changes

Explanation

Question 21 of 69

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What drug is used for opioid overdose?

Select one of the following:

  • naloxone

  • levothyroxine

  • niacin

  • digoxin

Explanation

Question 22 of 69

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When taking niacin do you take the med with food?

Select one of the following:

  • yes

  • no

Explanation

Question 23 of 69

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When teaching a patient about levothyroxine (synthroid) , what should be included? Select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • Do not take with omeprazole

  • do not crush

  • watch for s/s of hyperthyroidism

  • take on an empty stomach

  • take at night

Explanation

Question 24 of 69

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When taking aspirin, what do you need to be watching for?

Select one of the following:

  • bleeding

  • vomiting

  • diarrhea

  • rashes

Explanation

Question 25 of 69

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If a child has chicken pox , what medication can cause reyes syndrome?

Select one of the following:

  • acetaminophen

  • aspirin

  • NSAIDS

  • opioids

Explanation

Question 26 of 69

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What are some contributing factors for peptic ulcers? Select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • medications

  • acidic foods

  • stress

  • low blood sugar

Explanation

Question 27 of 69

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What is subjective data?

Select one of the following:

  • symptoms

  • measurable data

  • goals

  • interventions

Explanation

Question 28 of 69

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What is objective data?

Select one of the following:

  • symptoms

  • measurable data

  • goals

  • interventions

Explanation

Question 29 of 69

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When teaching a patient about oral drugs, what should be included? select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • take with a full glass of water

  • it is okay to crush or chew medications

  • do not change the dose of medications without informing doctor first

  • keep a list

Explanation

Question 30 of 69

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What are controlled substances?

Select one of the following:

  • substance that everyone has access too

  • drugs that have a high potential for dependency/ abuse

  • over the counter drugs

  • drugs that have a low potention for dependency/ abuse

Explanation

Question 31 of 69

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What does the liver do with medications?

Select one of the following:

  • metabolizes the medications

  • does nothing

  • turns it into energy

  • excretes it

Explanation

Question 32 of 69

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What is the slowest drug action route?

Select one of the following:

  • oral

  • IM

  • IV

  • dermal

Explanation

Question 33 of 69

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What is a major side effect of nitroglycerin?

Select one of the following:

  • headache

  • nausea

  • vomiting

  • hypertension

Explanation

Question 34 of 69

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what is the main adverse effect of spironolactone?

Select one of the following:

  • hyperkalemia

  • hypokalemia

  • hypercalcemia

  • hypocalcemia

Explanation

Question 35 of 69

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when patient teaching with alprazolam (xanax) , what should be included? select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • do not d/c abruptly

  • take as directed, dependency possible

  • can cause drowsiness

  • can cause constipation

Explanation

Question 36 of 69

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When a patient is taking furosemide (lasix) , what lab values should be monitored? Select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • potassium

  • electrolytes

  • BUN/creatinine

  • RBC

Explanation

Question 37 of 69

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What is monitored when a patient is on warfarin?

Select one of the following:

  • PT/ INR

  • CMP

  • BUN

  • BMP

Explanation

Question 38 of 69

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When teaching for a patient on statins, what all should be included? Select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • avoid grapefruit juice

  • take in the evening

  • monitor liver function tests

  • do not mix with omeprazole

Explanation

Question 39 of 69

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What are some s/s of digoxin toxicity? select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • seeing yellow

  • tachycardia

  • blurred vision

  • muscle weakness

Explanation

Question 40 of 69

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What should be included in patient teaching for a patient taking Montelukast (singluar) ? Select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • take in the evening

  • only take if 12 years old or older

  • avoid grapefruit juice

  • take in the morning

Explanation

Question 41 of 69

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When taking a beta blocker, such as propranolol or atenlol , what would be included in patient teaching? select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • sit on the side of bed before standing up

  • check pulse before taking medication

  • avoid grapefruit juice

  • do not take if depressed

Explanation

Question 42 of 69

1

what is the transmitting substance for the parasympathetic nervous system?

Select one of the following:

  • acetylcholine

  • dopamine

  • epinephrine

  • serotonin

Explanation

Question 43 of 69

1

How do you read a culture sensitivity test?

Select one of the following:

  • no growth around the disk = right antibiotic

  • growth around the disk= right antibiotic

Explanation

Question 44 of 69

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what are some side effects of sulfonamides? select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • SJS; lesions

  • thrombocytopenia (GI Bleeding)

  • leukopenia

  • orange urine

Explanation

Question 45 of 69

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What are some examples of bulk-forming laxatives? select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • psyllium

  • polycarbophil

  • imodium

  • lamactil

Explanation

Question 46 of 69

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What are the side effects of clindamycin hydrochloride? select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • N/V/D

  • abdominal pain

  • rash/ thrush

  • bruising

Explanation

Question 47 of 69

1

What is a side effect of activase (thrombolytic drug) ?

Select one of the following:

  • Bleeding

  • spasms

  • hypertension

  • heartburn

Explanation

Question 48 of 69

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What does heparin do?

Select one of the following:

  • prevents aggregation of platelets

  • decreases blood pressure

  • increases heart rate

  • increases respirations

Explanation

Question 49 of 69

1

What medication treats h-pylori?

Select one of the following:

  • tetracyclines

  • sulfonamides

  • macrolides

  • metformin

Explanation

Question 50 of 69

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What effects does methimazole have on the body? select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • inhibits the manufacture of thyroid hormones

  • manufacture thyroid hormones

  • weight gain

  • decreased heart rate

  • decrease respiratory rate

Explanation

Question 51 of 69

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What are MAOI drugs used for?

Select one of the following:

  • depression

  • infections

  • blood thinner

  • seiures

Explanation

Question 52 of 69

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What are side effects of antiparkinsonism drugs? select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • dizziness/drowsiness

  • blurred vision

  • dry mouth

  • headache

  • anorexia

Explanation

Question 53 of 69

1

ferrous sulfate causes what?

Select one of the following:

  • black -tarry stool

  • diarrhea

  • constipation

  • dehydration

Explanation

Question 54 of 69

1

if you are allergic to penicillin you are most likely to be allergic to what?

Select one of the following:

  • sulfonamides

  • cephalosporins

  • anti depressants

  • macrolides

Explanation

Question 55 of 69

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What can occur with long term use of hydantoins? select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • toxicity

  • decrease in plasma cells

  • Gingivitis

  • hypoglycemia

Explanation

Question 56 of 69

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what is a synergist?

Select one of the following:

  • unusal physical reaction to a drug

  • drug that interacts with another causing effects to be stronger ( 1+1=4)

  • drug that causes an adverse reaction

  • drug that causes another drug to weaken

Explanation

Question 57 of 69

1

what are examples of clotting factors

Select one of the following:

  • blood and plasma

  • Fibrinogen and prothrombin

  • blood and water

  • blood and thrombocytes

Explanation

Question 58 of 69

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you should receive IV heparin , while starting a new prescription for warfarin for as long as it takes for you labs such as PTT and INR are stable

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 59 of 69

1

when you have photosensitivity, what are you sensitive to?

Select one of the following:

  • sun

  • pictures

  • plants

  • air

Explanation

Question 60 of 69

1

when administering ear drops which way do you turn the head?

Select one of the following:

  • toward the unaffected side

  • toward the affected side

  • down

  • up

Explanation

Question 61 of 69

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when administering eye drops, where do the drops go?

Select one of the following:

  • outer canthus

  • inner canthus

  • conjunctival sac

  • the whites of the eye

Explanation

Question 62 of 69

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When taking bulk laxatives, what do you need to make sure the patient does ?

Select one of the following:

  • Increase fluid intake

  • Eat several small meals a day

  • Take everyday

  • Take with food

Explanation

Question 63 of 69

1

What kind of diet should a patient with DM follow ?

Select one of the following:

  • Carbohydrate controlled

  • No restrictions

  • Salt restricted

  • Added potassium

Explanation

Question 64 of 69

1

Aspirin shouldn’t be given to who ? Select all that apply

Select one or more of the following:

  • Pregnant women

  • Kids

  • Adults

  • Everybody

Explanation

Question 65 of 69

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When should you hold a beta blocker like propranolol or atenolol ?

Select one of the following:

  • Pulse under 60

  • Pulse of 100

  • Pulse above 120

  • Pulse at 75

Explanation

Question 66 of 69

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What is an example of rapid acting insulin ?

Select one of the following:

  • Humalog/novalog

  • Humalin/novalin

  • Nph

  • Levemir/Lantus

Explanation

Question 67 of 69

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What is an example of short acting insulin ?

Select one of the following:

  • Humalog/novalog

  • Humalin/novalin

  • Humalin N NPH

  • Levemir /lantus

Explanation

Question 68 of 69

1

What is an example of intermediate insulin ?

Select one of the following:

  • Humalog/novalog

  • Humalin/novalin

  • Humalin R nph

  • Levemir/lantus

Explanation

Question 69 of 69

1

What is an example of long acting insulin ?

Select one of the following:

  • Humalog/novalog

  • Humalin/ novalin

  • Humalin N NPH

  • Lantus/levemir /lispro

Explanation

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