Pharmacology Exam 1-
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antagonist S/S - ANSWER-decreased heart rate
rest and digest
bronchospasm
agonist S/S - ANSWER-increased heart rate
fight or flight
vasoconstriction
increased blood sugar
Before administering antagonist what do you check - ANSWER-Heart rate
Blood Pressure
Cholinergic - ANSWER-salivate
lacrimation
,urinate
deficate
decreased weight
Anticholinergic - ANSWER-Cant see
Cant pee
Cant spit
Cant poop
increased heart rate
what type of drug is Reglan? - ANSWER-Cholinergic
how do you treat cholinergic crisis - ANSWER-atropine
cholinergic crisis S/S - ANSWER-flushing
sweating
nausea
abd cramping
anticholinergic drugs are contradicted in who? - ANSWER--coronary artery disease
(Increase heart rate)
-GI obstruction (constipates)
-supraventricular tachycardia (increased heart rate)
CNS stimulant drugs are contradicted in who? - ANSWER--coronary artery disease
(cause vasoconstriction=heart attack)
-Hypertension (additive hypertension=stroke)
Hemorrhagic stroke - ANSWER--increased B/P
-increased heart rate
-increased respiratory rate
-unresponsive to deep pain
Anorexiants can leas to what? - ANSWER-16X greater for stroke
Most common side effects of Ritalin - ANSWER--irratability
-insomnia
-weight loss
-decreased appetite
Benzodiazapines increase activity to what neurotransmitter - ANSWER-GABA
Reversal to benzodiazapines - ANSWER-flumazenil
Ambien Side effects - ANSWER--sedative/hypnotic
-suicidal ideation
, -dependence
-abnormal behavior
Drug of choice for treating status epilepticus - ANSWER-diazepams
Dilantin can do what? - ANSWER--cause gum disease
-treat seizures
-cause high blood pressure
-cause birth defects
-decrease effectiveness of anticoagulants
When a client is on Dilantin what are some nursing interventions? - ANSWER--monitor
for narrow therapeutic index (frequent blood test)
-take as prescribed
-oral care
-teach pt to use barrier contraceptives along with oral
What is therapeutic level for Depakote? - ANSWER-40-100
If Depakote levels are high (>100) what needs to be done? - ANSWER--hold medication
-check liver function (blood test)
-discuss with physician
-neuro assessment
-check vitals
what does Depakote treat? - ANSWER--epilepsy
-migraine
-bipolar disorder
Benzodiazapines can lead to what? - ANSWER--tolerance
-dependence
-withdrawl
Barbituates reversal tx - ANSWER-activated charcoal
Example of a Barbituates? - ANSWER-phenobarbital
what disease process goes with "dopamine depletion" - ANSWER-parkinsons' disease
what disease process goes with "rigidity" - ANSWER-Parkinson's disease
what disease process goes with "Confusion" - ANSWER-Alzheimers
what disease process goes with "bradykinesia" - ANSWER-Parkinson's disease
what disease process goes with "memory loss" - ANSWER-Alzheimers
Rasmussen Latest 2026-
2027 Exam With
Questions And Correct
Verified Answers Graded
A+
antagonist S/S - ANSWER-decreased heart rate
rest and digest
bronchospasm
agonist S/S - ANSWER-increased heart rate
fight or flight
vasoconstriction
increased blood sugar
Before administering antagonist what do you check - ANSWER-Heart rate
Blood Pressure
Cholinergic - ANSWER-salivate
lacrimation
,urinate
deficate
decreased weight
Anticholinergic - ANSWER-Cant see
Cant pee
Cant spit
Cant poop
increased heart rate
what type of drug is Reglan? - ANSWER-Cholinergic
how do you treat cholinergic crisis - ANSWER-atropine
cholinergic crisis S/S - ANSWER-flushing
sweating
nausea
abd cramping
anticholinergic drugs are contradicted in who? - ANSWER--coronary artery disease
(Increase heart rate)
-GI obstruction (constipates)
-supraventricular tachycardia (increased heart rate)
CNS stimulant drugs are contradicted in who? - ANSWER--coronary artery disease
(cause vasoconstriction=heart attack)
-Hypertension (additive hypertension=stroke)
Hemorrhagic stroke - ANSWER--increased B/P
-increased heart rate
-increased respiratory rate
-unresponsive to deep pain
Anorexiants can leas to what? - ANSWER-16X greater for stroke
Most common side effects of Ritalin - ANSWER--irratability
-insomnia
-weight loss
-decreased appetite
Benzodiazapines increase activity to what neurotransmitter - ANSWER-GABA
Reversal to benzodiazapines - ANSWER-flumazenil
Ambien Side effects - ANSWER--sedative/hypnotic
-suicidal ideation
, -dependence
-abnormal behavior
Drug of choice for treating status epilepticus - ANSWER-diazepams
Dilantin can do what? - ANSWER--cause gum disease
-treat seizures
-cause high blood pressure
-cause birth defects
-decrease effectiveness of anticoagulants
When a client is on Dilantin what are some nursing interventions? - ANSWER--monitor
for narrow therapeutic index (frequent blood test)
-take as prescribed
-oral care
-teach pt to use barrier contraceptives along with oral
What is therapeutic level for Depakote? - ANSWER-40-100
If Depakote levels are high (>100) what needs to be done? - ANSWER--hold medication
-check liver function (blood test)
-discuss with physician
-neuro assessment
-check vitals
what does Depakote treat? - ANSWER--epilepsy
-migraine
-bipolar disorder
Benzodiazapines can lead to what? - ANSWER--tolerance
-dependence
-withdrawl
Barbituates reversal tx - ANSWER-activated charcoal
Example of a Barbituates? - ANSWER-phenobarbital
what disease process goes with "dopamine depletion" - ANSWER-parkinsons' disease
what disease process goes with "rigidity" - ANSWER-Parkinson's disease
what disease process goes with "Confusion" - ANSWER-Alzheimers
what disease process goes with "bradykinesia" - ANSWER-Parkinson's disease
what disease process goes with "memory loss" - ANSWER-Alzheimers
