WGU D441 PHARMACOLOGY OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT CONCLUDING REVIEW SHEET
PRACTICE SOLUTION BUNDLED FULLY
VERIFIED ONE HUNDRED PERCENT PASS
GUARANTEED
⩥ antitussives.
Answer: used to stop coughing in people who do not have a wet
congested cough but have a dry, consistent, and hacking cough
⩥ dextromethorphan (Delsym).
Answer: an antitussive (cough suppressant)
⩥ Antihistamines.
Answer: used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching and rash;
however, they are also taken to reduce nasal secretions, reduce post-
nasal drip, and dry out the throat.
⩥ diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
Answer: first generation antihistamine
Side effects: drowsiness, dry eyes, and dry nose
,⩥ loratadine (Claritin).
Answer: second generation antihistamine
Side effects: headache, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness (especially
cetirizine), dry mouth, and pharyngitis
⩥ pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal decongestant spray.
Answer: decongestants
⩥ calcium carbonate (Tums/Rolaids)
aluminum hydroxide + magnesium hydroxide (Maalox).
Answer: antacids
⩥ antacids.
Answer: used to treat ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD)
⩥ famotidine (Pepcid)
cimetidine (Tagamet).
Answer: Antihistamines taken to lower stomach acid output. In addition,
they limit the quantity of stomach acid generated in reaction to food and
liquid intake; often prescribed for short-term usage to treat acid
indigestion and heartburn and could also be used for GERD
, ⩥ proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Answer: used to reduce stomach acid production by inhibiting the action
of pumps that transfer hydrogen ions across cell membranes, thus
leading to decreased hydrochloric acid secretion
⩥ omeprazole (Prilosec)
esomeprazole (Nexium).
Answer: Proton pump inhibitors that treat indigestion/ GERD
Side effects: abdominal pain, constipation, and nausea
Cautions: There is an increased risk for bacterial infections and vitamin
B12 deficiency. Long-term PPI medication (at least one year), especially
at high dosages, can be associated with fractures due to interference with
calcium absorption.
⩥ bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol).
Answer: an antidiarrheal medication
Side effects: rare reports of discoloration of the tongue and stool (black
color), and it can cause ringing in the ears; may interact with antibiotics.
Cautions: history of salicylate (including aspirin) allergic reactions
⩥ Opiate agonists.
ASSESSMENT CONCLUDING REVIEW SHEET
PRACTICE SOLUTION BUNDLED FULLY
VERIFIED ONE HUNDRED PERCENT PASS
GUARANTEED
⩥ antitussives.
Answer: used to stop coughing in people who do not have a wet
congested cough but have a dry, consistent, and hacking cough
⩥ dextromethorphan (Delsym).
Answer: an antitussive (cough suppressant)
⩥ Antihistamines.
Answer: used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching and rash;
however, they are also taken to reduce nasal secretions, reduce post-
nasal drip, and dry out the throat.
⩥ diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
Answer: first generation antihistamine
Side effects: drowsiness, dry eyes, and dry nose
,⩥ loratadine (Claritin).
Answer: second generation antihistamine
Side effects: headache, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness (especially
cetirizine), dry mouth, and pharyngitis
⩥ pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal decongestant spray.
Answer: decongestants
⩥ calcium carbonate (Tums/Rolaids)
aluminum hydroxide + magnesium hydroxide (Maalox).
Answer: antacids
⩥ antacids.
Answer: used to treat ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD)
⩥ famotidine (Pepcid)
cimetidine (Tagamet).
Answer: Antihistamines taken to lower stomach acid output. In addition,
they limit the quantity of stomach acid generated in reaction to food and
liquid intake; often prescribed for short-term usage to treat acid
indigestion and heartburn and could also be used for GERD
, ⩥ proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Answer: used to reduce stomach acid production by inhibiting the action
of pumps that transfer hydrogen ions across cell membranes, thus
leading to decreased hydrochloric acid secretion
⩥ omeprazole (Prilosec)
esomeprazole (Nexium).
Answer: Proton pump inhibitors that treat indigestion/ GERD
Side effects: abdominal pain, constipation, and nausea
Cautions: There is an increased risk for bacterial infections and vitamin
B12 deficiency. Long-term PPI medication (at least one year), especially
at high dosages, can be associated with fractures due to interference with
calcium absorption.
⩥ bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol).
Answer: an antidiarrheal medication
Side effects: rare reports of discoloration of the tongue and stool (black
color), and it can cause ringing in the ears; may interact with antibiotics.
Cautions: history of salicylate (including aspirin) allergic reactions
⩥ Opiate agonists.
