NURS 180 final (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
– Pharmacology Questions & Answers
100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
what needs to be taken with psyllium and how much? - correct answer 8 oz of water
to prevent obstruction of esophagus
how long till psyllium to take effect? - correct answer 24 hours
what needs to be increased in pt taking psyllium? - correct answer fluids
docusate sodium side effects? - correct answer diarrhea, nausea, cramps, dizziness,
PALPITATIONS, syncope (sign of dehydration)
what should pt report when using docusate sodium? - correct answer unrelieved
constipation
what is diphenoxylate and atropine used for? - correct answer slowing peristalsis to
alleviate diarrhea
why is diphenoxylate atropine for short term use? - correct answer b/c schedule V
drug so preventing dependency
priority nursing assessment for vomiting? - correct answer symptoms that precipitate
it and electrolyte status
,NURS 180 final (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
– Pharmacology Questions & Answers
100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
with pancreatitis when does it hurt most and where is the pain located? - correct
answer after a meal, pain in the epigastric area that radiates to the back
what do you give pancrelipase with? - correct answer food
nursing assessments for pancrelipase? - correct answer pork allergy/ religious beliefs
what should you see with effective pancrelipase treatment? - correct answer decrease
in steatorrhea
omeprazole is used for what and how long is therapy? - correct answer for peptic
ulcers & GERD
short term use: 4-8 wks
with continued use of omeprazole what is the pt at risk for and what should you
teach them to prevent this? - correct answer -osteoporosis
-increase calcium and vit. D
When should omeprazole be taken? - correct answer 30 mins before 1st meal of day
,NURS 180 final (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
– Pharmacology Questions & Answers
100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
side effects of ranitidine? - correct answer HEADACHE
what can occur in men taking ranitidine? - correct answer impotence, loss of libido
what should be avoided taking within an hour of ranitidine administration - correct
answer antacid
when should ranitidine be given? - correct answer at bedtime with no regard to food
common side effect of aluminum hydroxide? - correct answer constipation
what symptoms can indicate a more serious disease when on ranitidine therapy? -
correct answer epigastric pain, bloody tarry stools, heartburn
what does sucralafate do? - correct answer coats ulcer and prevents erosion
can sucralafate be taken with antacids? - correct answer no
when should sucralafate be administered? - correct answer take on empty stomach
before meals and before bedtime
, NURS 180 final (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
– Pharmacology Questions & Answers
100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
what should pt increase with sucralafate? - correct answer fluids and fiber
misoprostol is dangerous for which individual? - correct answer pregnant because
category X
what is prochlorperazine used for? - correct answer anti-emetic
what are does related side effects of prochlorperazine? - correct answer
anticholinergic effects-->dry mouth, sedation, constipation
orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia
when should you discontinue use of prochlorperazine? - correct answer
extrapyramidal symptoms occur including tremors, stoop slow gait, drooling, pill
rolling
can you administer omeprazole at the same time as antacids? - correct answer yes
what should you avoid with omeprazole? - correct answer NSAIDs (gastric irritation)
Ondansetron side effects - correct answer - Headache (common)
- electrolyte imbalance
– Pharmacology Questions & Answers
100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
what needs to be taken with psyllium and how much? - correct answer 8 oz of water
to prevent obstruction of esophagus
how long till psyllium to take effect? - correct answer 24 hours
what needs to be increased in pt taking psyllium? - correct answer fluids
docusate sodium side effects? - correct answer diarrhea, nausea, cramps, dizziness,
PALPITATIONS, syncope (sign of dehydration)
what should pt report when using docusate sodium? - correct answer unrelieved
constipation
what is diphenoxylate and atropine used for? - correct answer slowing peristalsis to
alleviate diarrhea
why is diphenoxylate atropine for short term use? - correct answer b/c schedule V
drug so preventing dependency
priority nursing assessment for vomiting? - correct answer symptoms that precipitate
it and electrolyte status
,NURS 180 final (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
– Pharmacology Questions & Answers
100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
with pancreatitis when does it hurt most and where is the pain located? - correct
answer after a meal, pain in the epigastric area that radiates to the back
what do you give pancrelipase with? - correct answer food
nursing assessments for pancrelipase? - correct answer pork allergy/ religious beliefs
what should you see with effective pancrelipase treatment? - correct answer decrease
in steatorrhea
omeprazole is used for what and how long is therapy? - correct answer for peptic
ulcers & GERD
short term use: 4-8 wks
with continued use of omeprazole what is the pt at risk for and what should you
teach them to prevent this? - correct answer -osteoporosis
-increase calcium and vit. D
When should omeprazole be taken? - correct answer 30 mins before 1st meal of day
,NURS 180 final (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
– Pharmacology Questions & Answers
100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
side effects of ranitidine? - correct answer HEADACHE
what can occur in men taking ranitidine? - correct answer impotence, loss of libido
what should be avoided taking within an hour of ranitidine administration - correct
answer antacid
when should ranitidine be given? - correct answer at bedtime with no regard to food
common side effect of aluminum hydroxide? - correct answer constipation
what symptoms can indicate a more serious disease when on ranitidine therapy? -
correct answer epigastric pain, bloody tarry stools, heartburn
what does sucralafate do? - correct answer coats ulcer and prevents erosion
can sucralafate be taken with antacids? - correct answer no
when should sucralafate be administered? - correct answer take on empty stomach
before meals and before bedtime
, NURS 180 final (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
– Pharmacology Questions & Answers
100% Verified [Grade A] - WCU
what should pt increase with sucralafate? - correct answer fluids and fiber
misoprostol is dangerous for which individual? - correct answer pregnant because
category X
what is prochlorperazine used for? - correct answer anti-emetic
what are does related side effects of prochlorperazine? - correct answer
anticholinergic effects-->dry mouth, sedation, constipation
orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia
when should you discontinue use of prochlorperazine? - correct answer
extrapyramidal symptoms occur including tremors, stoop slow gait, drooling, pill
rolling
can you administer omeprazole at the same time as antacids? - correct answer yes
what should you avoid with omeprazole? - correct answer NSAIDs (gastric irritation)
Ondansetron side effects - correct answer - Headache (common)
- electrolyte imbalance
