Pharmacology Exam 4 Test Review

What is the expected outcome of Somatropin therapy?

• Increase in muscle mass

• Improvement in skin elasticity

• Growth in height

• Reduction in body fat

Why give an anticholinergic medication in a preoperative setting?

• To increase salivation and secretions

• To prevent nausea and vomiting

• To reduce salivation/secretions, prevent aspiration

• To promote gastric emptying

Atenolol (Tenormin) is given to patients for which of the following conditions?

• Hypertension

• Angina

• Heart failure

• All of the above

How should nasal desmopressin acetate be administered according to patient teaching?

• Blow nose before taking the med

• Take with food for better absorption

• Administer while lying down

• Use a saline nasal spray beforehand

At what age can you not give certain glucocorticoid medications to a baby?

• 14 days old

• 21 days old

• 28 days old

• 35 days old

Why do people take Humalog and when should it be given?

• To increase blood sugar levels; should be taken before meals

• To drop blood sugar; fast acting insulin; need to eat within 15 to 30 minutes after taking

• To provide long-term insulin coverage; can be taken at any time

• To prevent weight gain; should be taken with snacks

Where should a scopolamine transdermal patch be applied?

• Behind the ear

• On the palm of the hand

• On the sole of the foot

• On the abdomen

What does Xerostomia mean?

• Dry Mouth

• Wet Mouth

• Sore Throat

• Salty Taste

What should nurses monitor when a patient is on Vasopressin (Pitressin)?

• Monitor BP, urine output, I&O

• Monitor blood glucose levels only

• Monitor respiratory rate and oxygen saturation only

• Monitor heart rate and ECG changes only

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

• Increased heart rate

• Bronchodilation

• Decreased blood pressure

• Anxiety and palpitations