WorksheetsPharmacology Exam#3 prep
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
The suffix "-pril" indicates which class of anti-hypertensive medication?
Angiotensin II-Receptor blocker
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
Non-selective Beta Blocker
Calcium Channel Blocker
Second-generation antihistamines have what advantage over first generation antihistamines?
Lower cost to patients
Cause less drowsiness to patients
Do not cause rebound congestion
Can be taken more often during the day
A patient is diagnosed with Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which medication would the nurse expect would be prescribed?
Fexofenadine, a second generation antihistamine
Lisinopril, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
Ranitidine, H2 antagonist
Ipratropium, anticholinergic
What teaching would a nurse include for a patient advised to take oxymetazoline, a nasal decongestant?
Epistaxis (nose bleeds) is a common side effect
Gently blow your nose after administration
Do not abruptly stop taking the medication
Do not use more than three days because of rebound congestion
What disease process would a nurse expect to see fluticasone propionate, a nasal glucocorticoid, prescribed?
Rhinitis
Infection
Epistaxis (bleeding)
Vaccination against flu
Which classes of medications would a prescription of guaifenesin/codeine belong to?
Antihistamine/antitussive
Vasoconstrictor/antipyretic
Analgesic/expectorant
Expectorant/antitussive
A patient presents with wheezes and shortness of breath, the nurse should anticipate administering which medication as a neutralizer treatment?
Tiotropium, anticholinergic
Montelukast, leukotriene receptor antagonist
Acetylcysteine, mucolytic
albuterol, Beta-adrenergic
Which of these statements would be most concerning to a nurse, for a patient taking a cardiac glycoside?
"Everything has a yellowish tint to it"
"I am always needing to pee."
"I need to stand up slowly or I get dizzy"
"I get a little sick to my stomach at time."
Which laboratory test should be check before administering warfarin?
Hemoglobin (Hgb)
International normalized ratio (INR)
Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
Complete blood count (CBC)
Which new medication would a nurse question for a patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Protamine sulfate
Heparin sodium
Warfarin
Rivaroxaban, Xa inhibitor
Which route is typically not used in the administration of Nitrostat, a nitrate?
Per Os (PO)
Sublingual (SL)
Transdermal patch (topical)
Intravenous (IV)
Which abnormal laboratory value is most commonly associated with spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic?
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
The nurse should question the use of this drug as a treatment for nausea associated with motion sickness?
Dimenhydrinate
Scopolamine
Meclizine hydrochloride
Metoclopramide hydrochloride
Which class of diuretic is typically used to decrease intracranial pressure as a results of cerebral edema?
Potassium-Sparing
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Osmotic
Thiazides and thiazide-like
Loop
A patient presents with a myocardial infarction (MI) with the following vital signs: BP-145/90, HR 110, RR 20, O2Sat 88%; which three medications would the nurse expect to administer? (one minute to answer)
Epinephrine, atropine, and oxygen
Aspirin, diltiazem, and naloxone
Oxygen, aspirin, and nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin, ATP, and atropine
Which assessment finding is the least important for a patient that received alteplase, an thrombolytic?
Dramatic drop in blood pressure
A decrease in level of consciousness
Increase in facial swelling
Increase in urine output
Which laxative is not advised for a patient with renal insufficiency?
Magnesium hydroxide, osmotic
Bisacodyl, stimulant
Methylcellulose, bulk
Doscusate calcium, softener
A patient is diagnosed with c-difficile, which medication would be contraindicated?
Metronidazil, nitroimidazole antibotic
Vancomycin, glycopeptide antibotic
Diphenoxylate with atropine, antidiarrheal
acetaminophen, analgesic/antipyretic
Which medication is not used as an antiemetic?
Dimenhydrinate, antihistamine
Phenothiazine, dopamine antagonists
Lorazepam, benzodiazepine
diaphenoxylate with atropine, opiate/antimuscarinic
Which antiulcer medication should the nurse anticipate to administer before a meal?
Metronidazole hydrochloride, antibiotic
Sucralfate, pepsin inhibitor
Pantoprazole, proton-pump inhibitor
Diazepam, anxiolytic
