RASMUSSEN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2
ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND
WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS TOP
RATED VERSION FOR ALREADY A+
GRADED HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
|NEW AND REVISED
Beclomethasone (CORTICOSTEROID wheezing and SOB for asthma pts) Nursing instructions for
patient - CORRECT ANSWERRinse your mouth after each use to reduce risk of oral fungal
infections.
Albuterol and Beclomethasone together to control asthma - CORRECT ANSWERbeta 2 agonist
(albuterol) first and then the corticosteroid (beclomethasone)
-albuterol promotes bronchodilation to enhance the absorption of beclomethasone.
adverse effect after long use of ORAL PREDNISONE (corticosteroid) to treat chronic asthma -
CORRECT ANSWER-weight gain and fluid retention due to the effect of sodium and water
retention
adverse effect of PHENYLEPHRINE nasal drops for 10 days for sinusitis - CORRECT ANSWER-after
5 days rebound nasal congestion can occur due to the use of sympathomimetic meds
(phenylephrine)
DEXTROMETORPHAN (suppress cough) adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-sedation (is an
opioid derivate) avoid activities that require alertness.
-GIVE ONLY FOR NON-PRODUCTIVE COUGH
adverse effect of DIPHENHYDRAMINE (Benadryl) for allergy - CORRECT ANSWER-anti-
cholinergic reaction (dry mouth and urinary retention.
, -sedation (drowsiness)
*also used to treat insomnia.
OMEPRAZOLE (reduce acid in the stomach teaching/prevent and treat ulcers) teaching for the
patient - CORRECT ANSWER-decreases production of gastric acid inhibiting the acid producing
enzyme
PHENYTOIN and SUCRALFATE use - CORRECT ANSWERSucralfate can interfere with the
absorption of phenytoin, so the client should allow a 2-hr interval between the sucralfate and
phenytoin.
(Always on an empty stomach: 30-60 min before meals. Remember too, this medication coats
the stomach. Do not eat or drink right away or else you wash the medication away).
ONDASENTRON adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-A prolonged QT interval is a possible
adverse effect of ondansetron that can lead to torsades de pointes, a serious dysrhythmia.
- headache and diarrhea.
plan of care for FUROSEMIDE IV for peripheral edema - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage the client
to eat foods high in potassium to help prevent hypokalemia.
-Slowly elevating the head of the bed will prevent the client from developing orthostatic
hypotension, which is a manifestation of hypovolemia.
-A decrease in blood potassium levels is an adverse effect of furosemide, and the provider
should be notified.
-An adverse effect of furosemide is ototoxicity. Manifestations of tinnitus should be reported to
the provider. Remember, administer IV at a rate of 20mg/min.
SPIRONOLACTOME what must be reported to the provider - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood
potassium of 5.2 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia. Because spironolactone causes potassium
retention, withhold the medication and notify the provider.
ACTUAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND
WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS TOP
RATED VERSION FOR ALREADY A+
GRADED HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
|NEW AND REVISED
Beclomethasone (CORTICOSTEROID wheezing and SOB for asthma pts) Nursing instructions for
patient - CORRECT ANSWERRinse your mouth after each use to reduce risk of oral fungal
infections.
Albuterol and Beclomethasone together to control asthma - CORRECT ANSWERbeta 2 agonist
(albuterol) first and then the corticosteroid (beclomethasone)
-albuterol promotes bronchodilation to enhance the absorption of beclomethasone.
adverse effect after long use of ORAL PREDNISONE (corticosteroid) to treat chronic asthma -
CORRECT ANSWER-weight gain and fluid retention due to the effect of sodium and water
retention
adverse effect of PHENYLEPHRINE nasal drops for 10 days for sinusitis - CORRECT ANSWER-after
5 days rebound nasal congestion can occur due to the use of sympathomimetic meds
(phenylephrine)
DEXTROMETORPHAN (suppress cough) adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-sedation (is an
opioid derivate) avoid activities that require alertness.
-GIVE ONLY FOR NON-PRODUCTIVE COUGH
adverse effect of DIPHENHYDRAMINE (Benadryl) for allergy - CORRECT ANSWER-anti-
cholinergic reaction (dry mouth and urinary retention.
, -sedation (drowsiness)
*also used to treat insomnia.
OMEPRAZOLE (reduce acid in the stomach teaching/prevent and treat ulcers) teaching for the
patient - CORRECT ANSWER-decreases production of gastric acid inhibiting the acid producing
enzyme
PHENYTOIN and SUCRALFATE use - CORRECT ANSWERSucralfate can interfere with the
absorption of phenytoin, so the client should allow a 2-hr interval between the sucralfate and
phenytoin.
(Always on an empty stomach: 30-60 min before meals. Remember too, this medication coats
the stomach. Do not eat or drink right away or else you wash the medication away).
ONDASENTRON adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-A prolonged QT interval is a possible
adverse effect of ondansetron that can lead to torsades de pointes, a serious dysrhythmia.
- headache and diarrhea.
plan of care for FUROSEMIDE IV for peripheral edema - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage the client
to eat foods high in potassium to help prevent hypokalemia.
-Slowly elevating the head of the bed will prevent the client from developing orthostatic
hypotension, which is a manifestation of hypovolemia.
-A decrease in blood potassium levels is an adverse effect of furosemide, and the provider
should be notified.
-An adverse effect of furosemide is ototoxicity. Manifestations of tinnitus should be reported to
the provider. Remember, administer IV at a rate of 20mg/min.
SPIRONOLACTOME what must be reported to the provider - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood
potassium of 5.2 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia. Because spironolactone causes potassium
retention, withhold the medication and notify the provider.
