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WorksheetsPharmacology Exam 4 Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
What is the expected outcome of Desmopressin (DDAVP) therapy?
Increased urine output
Decreased urine output
No change in urine output
Increased thirst
Which types of insulin can be given IV?
Only Regular or Rapid-acting insulin (e.g., Humalog).
Long-acting insulin (e.g., Lantus).
Intermediate-acting insulin (e.g., NPH).
Insulin pens only.
Why do patients take Somatropin?
To treat obesity in adults
To enhance athletic performance
Growth hormone deficiency in children
To improve skin elasticity
Why is Oxybutynin (Ditropan) taken?
To treat high blood pressure.
To manage overactive bladder.
To relieve anxiety symptoms.
To reduce cholesterol levels.
Why is Donepezil given to patients?
To treat depression
To manage anxiety disorders
Alzheimer's disease (slows memory decline)
To alleviate pain
What should families be taught when a patient is taking Donepezil?
Give at bedtime, monitor for bradycardia, educate family on disease progression. It might improve symptoms but it's not a cure. It can take up to 6 weeks.
Take with food to avoid stomach upset, monitor for hypertension, and expect immediate results.
Administer in the morning, avoid all dairy products, and stop if symptoms improve.
Give only when symptoms worsen, monitor for weight gain, and expect a permanent cure.
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by which of the following?
Obesity-related insulin resistance
Autoimmune, early onset, no insulin production
Lifestyle factors
Insulin resistance
Which of the following is NOT a teaching point for anticholinergic drugs?
Avoid overheating
Increase fluid and fiber
Spend more time outdoors
Monitor for dry mouth/constipation/blurred vision
Epinephrine is given to patients for which conditions?
Allergic reaction and cardiac arrest
Asthma and diabetes
Hypertension and stroke
Anemia and infection
Why is Edrophonium (Tensilon) given to patients?
To treat chronic pain
To diagnose Myasthenia Gravis (short-term improvement in muscle strength)
To enhance cognitive function
To reduce anxiety
