Pharmacology Exam 4 Test Review

Front

Salmeterol is used to prevent _______ attacks and keep the airway open (lungs open up).

Back

asthma

Front

What is an important patient teaching point for Salmeterol? Options: Use only during an asthma attack, Use daily, not for rescue; can increase heart rate; rinse mouth if combined with steroid, Take only at night, Stop if you feel better

Back

Use daily, not for rescue; can increase heart rate; rinse mouth if combined with steroid

Front

Adrenergic agonist drugs mimic the effects of the ______ nervous system.

Back

sympathetic

Front

Which of the following is NOT an effect of adrenergic agonist drugs? Increased heart rate, Bronchodilation, Decreased blood pressure, Anxiety and palpitations

Back

Decreased blood pressure

Front

Epinephrine is given to patients for which conditions?

Back

Allergic reaction and cardiac arrest

Front

Atenolol (Tenormin) is given to patients for which of the following conditions? Hypertension, Angina, Heart failure, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

What is an important patient teaching point for Atenolol (Tenormin)?

Back

Don’t stop abruptly, check pulse (<60 hold), may cause fatigue, dizziness.

Front

Tamsulosin (Flomax) is given to men for ______ and to women for ______.

Back

BPH (enlarged prostate); kidney stones

Front

Which of the following is a possible side effect of Tamsulosin (Flomax)?
Options:
Orthostatic hypotension,
Increased heart rate,
Insomnia,
Weight gain

Back

Orthostatic hypotension

Front

What are the adverse effects of beta blockers? Options: Bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue, depression.; Hypertension, insomnia, weight gain, euphoria.; Tachycardia, hyperglycemia, insomnia, rash.; Increased appetite, diarrhea, muscle cramps, fever.

Back

Bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue, depression.