Pharmacology Final Ivy Tech` Questions With Complete Solutions

chloroquine correct answer: Class: Antimalarial -oquine Action: Inhibits reproduction Use: Treats Malaria Adverse effects: -retinotherapy -hepatic dysfunction -incrased psoriasis exacerbation Interactions: -Combination quinine=risk for cardiac toxicity & convulstions Interventions/Education: -take 1-2 weeks prior to travel; 4-6 weeks after -regular eye exams -monitor liver enzymes: AST/ALT -take with meals metronidazole correct answer: Class: Antiprotozoal -azole Action: Inhibits protein synthesis Use: Treats amebiasis, trichonomiasis, and giardiasis Adverse effects: -GI distress -Metallic taste -Dark, reddish brown urine -Superinfection (C-diff--watery stools) -headaches, dizziness Interactions: -No alcohol -Warfarin: increased risk of bleeding Interventions/Education: -Partner needs to be treated simultaneously -Evaluate stool specimen -Take w/food -Stop taking if Ataxia (loss of control of bodily movements) occurs mebendazole correct answer: Class: Antihelminthic -bendazole Action: Blocks glucose uptake Use: Treat worm infestation Adverse effects: -GI upset: Transient abdominal pain/diarrhea Interactions: -High fat meals interfere w/effectiveness Interventions/Education: -Take w/food (for GI upset) -Vigilant Hygeine -Evaluate stool specimen -monitor for hepatotoxicity -twice daily for 3 days chlorambucil correct answer: Class: Alkylating Agents -no stem Action: React chemically to damage DNA structure (alters it) Use: Most useful in treating slow-growing cancers