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WorksheetsPharmacology ch 32
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which drug stimulates production in red and white blood cells and platelets
a)
darbepoeitin alfa (Aranesp)
b)
cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)
c)
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
d)
epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
2.
For which drug should you monitor blood pressure and watch for hypertension?
a)
darbepoeitin alfa (Aranesp)
b)
cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)
c)
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
d)
epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
3.
Which drug is given to cancer patients to counteract anemia caused by antineoplastic drugs?
a)
darbepoeitin alfa (Aranesp)
b)
cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)
c)
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
d)
epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
4.
The safest way for a pregnant patient to this drug is orally
a)
darbepoeitin alfa (Aranesp)
b)
cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)
c)
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
d)
epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
5.
Nervous system symptoms caused by deficiency include memory loss, confussion, hallucinations, etc
a)
darbepoeitin alfa (Aranesp)
b)
cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)
c)
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
d)
epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
6.
A side effect of this drug I s dark stool
a)
darbepoeitin alfa (Aranesp)
b)
cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)
c)
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
d)
epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
7.
To relieve constipation from this drug increase dietary fiber and increse fluids
a)
darbepoeitin alfa (Aranesp)
b)
cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)
c)
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
d)
epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
8.
Take this drug 1 to 2 hours before or after other medications
a)
darbepoeitin alfa (Aranesp)
b)
cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)
c)
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
d)
epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
9.
Take this drug with water
a)
darbepoeitin alfa (Aranesp)
b)
cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)
c)
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
d)
epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
10.
sargramostim (Leukine) and filgrastim (Neupogen) are examples of
a)
Erythropoiesis stimulating drugs
b)
Colony- stimulating factors
c)
Platelet enhancers
d)
Antianemics
11.
Which group of drugs has ST depression, ekg changes, and Angina as adverse effects
a)
Erythropoiesis stimulating drugs
b)
Colony- stimulating factors
c)
Platelet enhancers
d)
Antianemics
12.
Closest drug to thrombopoeitin is
a)
Erythropoiesis stimulating drugs
b)
Colony- stimulating factors
c)
Platelet enhancers
d)
Antianemics
13.
How many new blood cells are formed everyday?
a)
100 million
b)
300 million
c)
100 billion
d)
200 billion
14.
Which drug stimulates the production of megakaryocytes and thrombopoietin?
a)
darbepoeitin alfa (Aranesp)
b)
oprevekin (Neumega)
c)
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
d)
epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
15.
Which is NOT a category of Anemia?
a)
Blood loss due to hemorrhage
b)
Increased erythrocyte destruction
c)
Blood loss by menstration
d)
Decreased erythrocyte production
16.
Which drug enhances the oxygen carrying capacity of blood?
a)
Erythropoiesis stimulating drugs
b)
Colony- stimulating factors
c)
Platelet enhancers
d)
Antianemics
17.
Which is NOT a Antianemic drug?
a)
darbepoeitin alfa (Aranesp)
b)
cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)
c)
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
d)
folic acid
18.
This drug stimulstes growth and increases production of new cells and activates WBC<br />
a)
Erythropoiesis stimulating drugs
b)
Colony- stimulating factors
c)
Platelet enhancers
d)
Antianemics
19.
filgrastin (Granix, Neupogen) and pegfilgrastin (Neulasta) are examples of
a)
Erythropoiesis stimulating drugs
b)
Colony- stimulating factors
c)
Platelet enhancers
d)
Antianemics
20.
Which is NOT a symptom of iron overedose?
a)
Nausea and diarrhea
b)
Bloody vomit
c)
Fever
d)
Heachache
e)
Abdominal pain
21.
When taking this medication a patient should rest and space their activities throughout the day so they get adequate rest periods
a)
darbepoeitin alfa (Aranesp)
b)
cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)
c)
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
d)
epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
22.
An older adult patient diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia will be taking ferrous sulfate (Feosol). The nurse will teach which of the required administration guidelines to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a)
Take the tablets on an empty stomach if possible
b)
Increase fluid intake and increase dietary fiber while taking this medication
c)
If liquid preparations are used, dilute with water or juice and sip through a straw placed in the back of the mouth
d)
Crush or dissolve sustained-release tablets in water if they are too big to swallow
e)
Take the drug at bedtime for best results
23.
When planning to teach the patient about the use of epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit), the nurse would give which of the following instructions?
a)
Eating raw fruits and vegetables must be avoided
b)
Frequent rest periods should be taken to avoid excessive fatigue
c)
Skin and mucous membranes should be protected from traumatic injury
d)
Exposure to direct sunlight must be minimized and sunscreen used when outdoors
24.
Darbepoetin (Aranesp) is ordered for each of the following patients. The nurse would question the order for which condition?
a)
A patient with chronic renal failure
b)
A patient with AIDS who is receiving anti- AIDS drug therapy
c)
A patient with hypertension
d)
A patient on chemotherapy for cancer
25.
The nursing plan of care for a patient receiving oprelvekin (Neumega) should include careful monitoring for symptoms of which adverse effect?
a)
Fluid retention
b)
Severe hypotension
c)
Impaired lifer function
d)
severe diarrhea
26.
To best monitor for therapeutic effects from filgrastim (Granix, Neuopgen), the nurse will assess which laboratory finding?
a)
HBG and HCT
b)
WBC or absolute neutrphil counts
c)
Serum electrplytes
d)
RBC
27.
A patient diagnosed with pernicious anemia is to start cyancocobalamin (Nescobal) injections. Which of the following patient statements demonstrates an understanding of the nurse’s teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a)
"I will need to be careful to avoid infections."
b)
"I will need to take this drug for the rest of my life"
c)
"I should increase my intake of foods that contain vitamin B12."
d)
“I need to take the liquid preparation through a straw.”
e)
“I may be able to switch over to nasal sprays once my vitamin B12 levels are normal.”
28.
Which two are the B-complex vitamins essential for normal DNA and RNA synthesis?
a)
Iron
b)
Folic Acid
c)
Potassium
d)
Folate
29.
This drug should be stored in the refrigerator, rotated to mix, and dicarded after use
a)
Erythropoietin
b)
cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)
c)
ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
d)
filgastin (Granix)
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