NR293 Pharmacology Comprehensive
Why are patients with asthma attacks not prescribed beta-blockers? - ANS-Contraindications
with asthma medications
Can cause bronchospasm
Types of drugs that can cause fetal abnormalities & should not be taken by pregnant women? -
ANS-Category X drugs
Drug to reverse effects opioids - ANS-Naloxone (Narcan)
Burning or stinging when sublingual nitroglycerin is administered indicates: - ANS-therapeutic
effect due to potency
Which diuretic is commonly prescribed for pt in heart failure? - ANS-Furosemide (loop diuretic)
Patients with renal disease should take which class of antacids? - ANS-Aluminum salts
This diuretic is often prescribed for cerebral edema: - ANS-Mannitol
temazepam (Restoril) affects the normal sleep cycle and can cause: - ANS-Hangover effect the
next day
Zolpidem (Ambien), used for short-term treatment of insomnia, has adverse effects including: -
ANS-Sedation
Next day sleepiness (Hangover effect)
After benzodiazepines are taken for an extended period of time, abrupt withdrawal can cause: -
ANS-Withdrawal symptoms
(anxiety, sleep disturbances, tremors, sweating, etc.)
Black stools are common when patients take this medication for longer than 2 days (common
adverse effect) - ANS-Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol)
Before digitalis (Dig) is administered to a patient, which lab is critical for the nurse to check first?
- ANS-Potassium
Why? hypokalemia increases the risk of dig toxicity & cardiac arrhythmias
For patients who are receiving opioids frequently, a common adverse effect rather than CNS
depression includes... - ANS-constipation; increase fluids and fiber
, Give example of therapeutic effect of mild-analgesic: - ANS-Relief of back pain
Give example of therapeutic effects by anti hypertensive - ANS-173/89 BP stabilized (future
readings expected to decrease)
Give example of therapeutic effect of acetaminophen - ANS-Fever relieved
(Analgesic& Antipyretic only!! NOT NSAID)
This drug is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas (belching, bloating, gut discomfort) -
ANS-Simethecone
Two adverse effects of ondansetron - ANS-Headache
QT prolongation
The concurrent use of opioids with benzodiazepines may cause: - ANS-extreme sedation
respiratory depression
coma
even death
True or False: Insulin should not be frozen - ANS-True
Terbinafine (Antifungal Agent) is commonly used to treat: - ANS-Onychomycosis (fungus of the
toenail)
Medication indicated for treatment of narcolepsy - ANS-Mondafinil
Adverse effects of Phenytoin: - ANS-gingival hyperplasia
suicidal ideations and behaviors
hepatic failure
skin rashes
Side effects of anticholinergics: - ANS-blurred vision
constipation
urinary retention
dryness of mouth, nose and throat.
This drug is often given for rapid diuresis and heart failure HF: - ANS-Furosemide
The nurse should monitor what lab values when giving Furosemide? - ANS-Potassium levels
This drug is used to reduce ammonia levels in patients with liver disease: - ANS-Lactulose
A patient has been prescribed Baclofen for MS. Identify one broad drug class that interacts with
Baclofen: - ANS-Antihistamine
Why are patients with asthma attacks not prescribed beta-blockers? - ANS-Contraindications
with asthma medications
Can cause bronchospasm
Types of drugs that can cause fetal abnormalities & should not be taken by pregnant women? -
ANS-Category X drugs
Drug to reverse effects opioids - ANS-Naloxone (Narcan)
Burning or stinging when sublingual nitroglycerin is administered indicates: - ANS-therapeutic
effect due to potency
Which diuretic is commonly prescribed for pt in heart failure? - ANS-Furosemide (loop diuretic)
Patients with renal disease should take which class of antacids? - ANS-Aluminum salts
This diuretic is often prescribed for cerebral edema: - ANS-Mannitol
temazepam (Restoril) affects the normal sleep cycle and can cause: - ANS-Hangover effect the
next day
Zolpidem (Ambien), used for short-term treatment of insomnia, has adverse effects including: -
ANS-Sedation
Next day sleepiness (Hangover effect)
After benzodiazepines are taken for an extended period of time, abrupt withdrawal can cause: -
ANS-Withdrawal symptoms
(anxiety, sleep disturbances, tremors, sweating, etc.)
Black stools are common when patients take this medication for longer than 2 days (common
adverse effect) - ANS-Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol)
Before digitalis (Dig) is administered to a patient, which lab is critical for the nurse to check first?
- ANS-Potassium
Why? hypokalemia increases the risk of dig toxicity & cardiac arrhythmias
For patients who are receiving opioids frequently, a common adverse effect rather than CNS
depression includes... - ANS-constipation; increase fluids and fiber
, Give example of therapeutic effect of mild-analgesic: - ANS-Relief of back pain
Give example of therapeutic effects by anti hypertensive - ANS-173/89 BP stabilized (future
readings expected to decrease)
Give example of therapeutic effect of acetaminophen - ANS-Fever relieved
(Analgesic& Antipyretic only!! NOT NSAID)
This drug is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas (belching, bloating, gut discomfort) -
ANS-Simethecone
Two adverse effects of ondansetron - ANS-Headache
QT prolongation
The concurrent use of opioids with benzodiazepines may cause: - ANS-extreme sedation
respiratory depression
coma
even death
True or False: Insulin should not be frozen - ANS-True
Terbinafine (Antifungal Agent) is commonly used to treat: - ANS-Onychomycosis (fungus of the
toenail)
Medication indicated for treatment of narcolepsy - ANS-Mondafinil
Adverse effects of Phenytoin: - ANS-gingival hyperplasia
suicidal ideations and behaviors
hepatic failure
skin rashes
Side effects of anticholinergics: - ANS-blurred vision
constipation
urinary retention
dryness of mouth, nose and throat.
This drug is often given for rapid diuresis and heart failure HF: - ANS-Furosemide
The nurse should monitor what lab values when giving Furosemide? - ANS-Potassium levels
This drug is used to reduce ammonia levels in patients with liver disease: - ANS-Lactulose
A patient has been prescribed Baclofen for MS. Identify one broad drug class that interacts with
Baclofen: - ANS-Antihistamine
