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Pharmacology Exam 3 Study Guide Questions and Answers with Complete
Solutions UPDATED!!!
Loperamide (Imodium)-how does it work and what is it used
for? - ANSWER Decrease diarrhea
Q: A client taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
(NSAIDS) for arthritis is experiencing gastric irritation. The nurse
anticipates the health care provider will prescribe? - ANSWER
Cytotech
Q: A nurse identifies the effectiveness of montelukast (Singulair)
when what intended effects are observed? - ANSWER
Decreased inflammation of bronchiols
Q: A patient asks how his new medication atorvastatin (Lipitor)
will lower his cholesterol levels. - ANSWER Through the liver
production.
Q: A patient is taking beclomethasone (Beconase),
triamcinolone (Nasicort), and salmeterol (Serevent). Which
condition does this combination of medications treat? -
ANSWER Asthma
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Q: A patient newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed an inhaled
bronchodilator, pirbuterol (Maxair) ever 6 hours. The nurse
instructs the patient to take additional drug doses when? -
ANSWER When feeling short of breath (SOB)
Q: A patient taking enalapril(Vasotec), an angiotensin-
converting enzyme (Ace) inhibitor, you would say the drug is
working when they have what occur. - ANSWER Blood pressure
decreases.
Q: A patient who is prescribed simvastatin (Zocor) reports
experiencing some muscle pain and weakness. What is the
nurses best action? - ANSWER Hold the drug.
Q: A patient with heart failure is prescribed metoprolol (Toprol
XL) 25 mg po daily. The pharmacy sends metoprolol (Lopressor)
25mg. What does the nurse do next? - ANSWER Call the
pharmacy for the right medication.
Pharmacology Exam 3 Study Guide Questions and Answers with Complete
Solutions UPDATED!!!
Loperamide (Imodium)-how does it work and what is it used
for? - ANSWER Decrease diarrhea
Q: A client taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
(NSAIDS) for arthritis is experiencing gastric irritation. The nurse
anticipates the health care provider will prescribe? - ANSWER
Cytotech
Q: A nurse identifies the effectiveness of montelukast (Singulair)
when what intended effects are observed? - ANSWER
Decreased inflammation of bronchiols
Q: A patient asks how his new medication atorvastatin (Lipitor)
will lower his cholesterol levels. - ANSWER Through the liver
production.
Q: A patient is taking beclomethasone (Beconase),
triamcinolone (Nasicort), and salmeterol (Serevent). Which
condition does this combination of medications treat? -
ANSWER Asthma
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Q: A patient newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed an inhaled
bronchodilator, pirbuterol (Maxair) ever 6 hours. The nurse
instructs the patient to take additional drug doses when? -
ANSWER When feeling short of breath (SOB)
Q: A patient taking enalapril(Vasotec), an angiotensin-
converting enzyme (Ace) inhibitor, you would say the drug is
working when they have what occur. - ANSWER Blood pressure
decreases.
Q: A patient who is prescribed simvastatin (Zocor) reports
experiencing some muscle pain and weakness. What is the
nurses best action? - ANSWER Hold the drug.
Q: A patient with heart failure is prescribed metoprolol (Toprol
XL) 25 mg po daily. The pharmacy sends metoprolol (Lopressor)
25mg. What does the nurse do next? - ANSWER Call the
pharmacy for the right medication.
