NCLEX- Pharmacology Questions And
Answers
IV Potassium Chloride -maximum dose is 40mEq for central lines and 10mEq for
peripheral lines
Albuterol side effects tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, insomnia, n/v
PO Potassium -causes pill-induced esophagitis; take with a full glass of water and remain
sitting up right for 30 minutes (also need to do this for doxycycline and biphosphonates [-nate]
-take K with or immediately following meals
Codeine opioid used for mild to mod pain and antitussive to tx cough
-side effects: constipation, n/v, orthostatic hypotension, drowsiness, dizziness
-increase fluid and fiber intake to prevent constipation; change positions slowly; take codeine
with food
Erythropoetin adverse effect is hypertension, need to assess blood pressure prior to
administration
, NCLEX- Pharmacology Questions And
Answers
Pharm treatment for severe asthma exacerbation -nebulized albuterol and anticholinergic
(ipratropium) every 20 minutes
-systemic corticosteroid
Oxybutynin anticholingeric
-causes new onset constipation, dry mouth, flushing, heat intolerance, blurred vision, drowsiness
-decreased sweat production can lead to hyperthermia, educate pt to be cautious in hot weather
Misoprostol contraindicated for use in pt...
-receiving uterotonics simultaneously (oxytocin)
-with a history of uterine surgery (prior c-section)
-with abnormal FHR or uterine tachysystole
Adverse effects of oral contraceptives ACHES
-abdominal pain (ischemic bowel)
-chest pains (PE or MI)
-headaches (stroke)
-eye problems (retinal damage)
Answers
IV Potassium Chloride -maximum dose is 40mEq for central lines and 10mEq for
peripheral lines
Albuterol side effects tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, insomnia, n/v
PO Potassium -causes pill-induced esophagitis; take with a full glass of water and remain
sitting up right for 30 minutes (also need to do this for doxycycline and biphosphonates [-nate]
-take K with or immediately following meals
Codeine opioid used for mild to mod pain and antitussive to tx cough
-side effects: constipation, n/v, orthostatic hypotension, drowsiness, dizziness
-increase fluid and fiber intake to prevent constipation; change positions slowly; take codeine
with food
Erythropoetin adverse effect is hypertension, need to assess blood pressure prior to
administration
, NCLEX- Pharmacology Questions And
Answers
Pharm treatment for severe asthma exacerbation -nebulized albuterol and anticholinergic
(ipratropium) every 20 minutes
-systemic corticosteroid
Oxybutynin anticholingeric
-causes new onset constipation, dry mouth, flushing, heat intolerance, blurred vision, drowsiness
-decreased sweat production can lead to hyperthermia, educate pt to be cautious in hot weather
Misoprostol contraindicated for use in pt...
-receiving uterotonics simultaneously (oxytocin)
-with a history of uterine surgery (prior c-section)
-with abnormal FHR or uterine tachysystole
Adverse effects of oral contraceptives ACHES
-abdominal pain (ischemic bowel)
-chest pains (PE or MI)
-headaches (stroke)
-eye problems (retinal damage)
