NU 578 Exam 3 | Questions and Answers | 2026 Update | 100% Correct -
University of South Alabama.
Submitted Oct 16 at 1:02pm
This attempt took 99 minutes.
Question 1
0/ 1 pts
In the treatment of allergic rhinitis which of the following should be limited to
no more than 5 consecutive days use?
D. Topical glucocorticoids
C. Topical vasoconstrictors
E. Nasal sprays containing normal saline
A. Antihistamines
B. Oral adrenergics
Question 2
0/ 1pts
The patient must be informed of possible damage to the lungs when
prescribed oral therapy with which of the following drugs?
C. propafenone (Rhythmol)
D. propranolol (Inderal)
A. amiodarone (Cordarone)
B. dofetilide (Tikosyn)
Question 3
1/ 1 pts
Although aspirin is often combined with P2Y12 Adenosine Diphosphate
Receptor Antagonists, its use with these agents may:
,A. Increase the risk of edema
B. Increase the risk of renal toxicity
D. Increase the risk of Gl bleeds
C. Increase the risk of hepatotoxicity
Question 4
1/ 1 pts
Calcium channel blockers that are dihydropyridines:
D. Are often combined with a beta blocker to suppress reflex
tachycardia
A. Work primarily on the SA node
C. Interact strongly with grapefruit juice
B. Include Verapamil and Diltiazem
Question 5
1/ 1 pts
Which of the following is a true statement:
D. Antihistamines reduce itching, sneezing and congestion.
C. Oral sympathomimetics can cause rebound congestion after a few days
A. Dextromethorphan has not been shown to be effective in
suppressing cough associated with the common cold.
B. Guaifenesin acts by promoting a more vigorous cough.
, Question 6
1/ 1 pts
A patient has inadvertently overdosed on warfarin. To reverse the bleeding
caused by this drug, the patient will be treated with:
C. Folic acid
B. Ascorbic acid
D. Cyanocobalamin
A. Vitamin K
Question 7
1/ 1 pts
With most of the ACE inhibitors that are approved for heart failure:
D. Cardiac remodeling does not contribute significantly to the effect of the
drug
B. An effect is seen on the arterioles to cause vasodilation, but not on the
veins
C. Doses are in a range where angioedema will not be seen as a side effect
A. Starting doses are lower than they are for the patient taking
them for hypertension
Question 8
0/ 1pts
Of the following, the patient who is a candidate for Dronedarone would be:
B. The patient who is 12 weeks pregnant with permanent atrial fibrillation
University of South Alabama.
Submitted Oct 16 at 1:02pm
This attempt took 99 minutes.
Question 1
0/ 1 pts
In the treatment of allergic rhinitis which of the following should be limited to
no more than 5 consecutive days use?
D. Topical glucocorticoids
C. Topical vasoconstrictors
E. Nasal sprays containing normal saline
A. Antihistamines
B. Oral adrenergics
Question 2
0/ 1pts
The patient must be informed of possible damage to the lungs when
prescribed oral therapy with which of the following drugs?
C. propafenone (Rhythmol)
D. propranolol (Inderal)
A. amiodarone (Cordarone)
B. dofetilide (Tikosyn)
Question 3
1/ 1 pts
Although aspirin is often combined with P2Y12 Adenosine Diphosphate
Receptor Antagonists, its use with these agents may:
,A. Increase the risk of edema
B. Increase the risk of renal toxicity
D. Increase the risk of Gl bleeds
C. Increase the risk of hepatotoxicity
Question 4
1/ 1 pts
Calcium channel blockers that are dihydropyridines:
D. Are often combined with a beta blocker to suppress reflex
tachycardia
A. Work primarily on the SA node
C. Interact strongly with grapefruit juice
B. Include Verapamil and Diltiazem
Question 5
1/ 1 pts
Which of the following is a true statement:
D. Antihistamines reduce itching, sneezing and congestion.
C. Oral sympathomimetics can cause rebound congestion after a few days
A. Dextromethorphan has not been shown to be effective in
suppressing cough associated with the common cold.
B. Guaifenesin acts by promoting a more vigorous cough.
, Question 6
1/ 1 pts
A patient has inadvertently overdosed on warfarin. To reverse the bleeding
caused by this drug, the patient will be treated with:
C. Folic acid
B. Ascorbic acid
D. Cyanocobalamin
A. Vitamin K
Question 7
1/ 1 pts
With most of the ACE inhibitors that are approved for heart failure:
D. Cardiac remodeling does not contribute significantly to the effect of the
drug
B. An effect is seen on the arterioles to cause vasodilation, but not on the
veins
C. Doses are in a range where angioedema will not be seen as a side effect
A. Starting doses are lower than they are for the patient taking
them for hypertension
Question 8
0/ 1pts
Of the following, the patient who is a candidate for Dronedarone would be:
B. The patient who is 12 weeks pregnant with permanent atrial fibrillation
