Pharm 2 Final

A patient is prescribed an anticholinergic drug for Parkinson's disease. Which of the following is a contraindication?

• Liver failure

• COPD

• Heart failure

• Diabetes

Which of the following is a second line medication for status epilepticus?

• Lorazepam

• Diazepam

• Phenytoin

• Gabapentin

What assessment is priority in a patient taking benzodiazepines?

• Heart rate and rhythm

• Respiratory rate and depth

• Blood sugar

• Blood pressure

Select all that apply: which of the following medications can be used to treat motion sickness?

• Diphenhydramine

• Azelastine

• Promethazine

• Phenytoin

• Centirizine

Select all that apply: which of the following medications are topical corticosteroids?

• Tazarotene

• Imiquimod

• Calcipotriene

• Fluocinonide

• Hydrocortisone

What class of medication is used to treat dermatitis?

• Immunomodulators

• Topical enzymes

• Keratolytics

• Corticosteroids

A nurse should exercise caution in administering a fat emulsion to a patient with which disorder?

• Carcinoma

• Pulmonary disorder

• Egg allergy

• Pancreatitis

Answer explanation

Pulmonary disorders and CHF are conditions that require CAUTION when receiving fat emulsions. Carcinoma is a common reason for receiving a fat emulsion. Egg allergy and pancreatitis are absolute contraindications for fat emulsion.

Select all that apply: Which of the following medications are most likely to cause hypokalemia?

• Furosemide

• Bumetanide

• Spironalactone

• Lisinopril

Select all that apply: Which of the following are contraindications for phenytoin?

• Dementia

• Bradycardia

• Pregnancy

• Liver disease

• Diabetes

Select all that apply: Gingival hyperplasia is a side effect of which medications?

• Valproic acid

• Levetiracetam

• Ethotoin

• Gabapentin

• Phenytoin