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Pharmacology Final Exam (Questions from quizzes)
A client requests something for a stuffy nose. Which one of the following
prescribed prn drugs should the nurse select?
Select one:
a. Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
b. Guaifenesin (Robitussin)
c. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
d. Albuterol (Ventolin)
a. Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
When administering an expectorant, which of the following is most important
to encourage?
Select one:
a. Rest
b. Sunshine
c. Exercise
d. Water
d. Water
Which of the following should be used to provide immediate relief for a young
child having an acute asthma attack?
Select one:
a. Montelukast (Singulair)
b. Salmeterol (Serevent) MDI
c. Albuterol (Ventolin) MDI
d. Triamcinolone acetonide (Azmacort) MDI
c. Albuterol (Ventolin) MDI
A client has a congested but nonproductive cough. Which cough preparation
would be most helpful?
Select one:
a. Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
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b. Guaifenesin (Humabid)
c. Codeine
d. Guaifenesin with dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin DM)
b. Guaifenesin (Humabid)
Antileukotriene agents prevent asthma symptoms by inhibiting leukotrienes
that are mediators in which of the following?
Select one:
a. Alveolar function
b. Bronchodilation
c. Inflammation
d. Respiratory function
c. Inflammation
Mast cell stabilizers such as cromolyn sodium (Intal) are most effective for
which of the following?
Select one:
a. Treating acute asthma attacks
b. Treating an acute allergic reaction
c. Preventing systemic inflammation
d. Preventing asthma symptoms
d. Preventing asthma symptoms
Adrenergic decongestants be may unsafe for people with which of the
following disorders?
Select one:
a. Asthma
b. Arthritis
c. Hypertension
d. Parkinson's disease
c. Hypertension
Which of the following is a benefit of using inhaled steroids instead of oral
steroids for asthma and COPD?
Select one:
a. Inhaled steroids have fewer side effects than oral steroids.
b. Inhaled steroids provide quick relief from an acute asthma episode.
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c. Inhaled steroids are effective on a prn basis.
d. Oral steroids have fewer side effects than inhaled steroids.
a. Inhaled steroids have fewer side effects than oral steroids.
A client reports using Primatene Mist (adrenalin) regularly to feel more
energetic. Which response by the nurse is the best?
Select one:
a. "Primatene Mist is addictive and using it is really stupid."
b. "You should use Bronkaid instead because it is safer."
c. "You should avoid over-the-counter bronchodilators because they can be
harmful to your heart function."
d. "This is a safe drug because it is easily available over-the-counter."
c. "You should avoid over-the-counter bronchodilators because they can be harmful
to your heart function."
Which of the following is a histamine effect that is responsible for producing
respiratory symptoms?
Select one:
a. Decreased blood pressure.
b. Vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.
c. Accelerated heart rate.
d. Increased gastric acid secretions.
b. Vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.
Which of the following drug classes is chemically related to caffeine, and
therefore has similar side effects?
Select one:
a. Xanthines
b. Leukotriene inhibitors
c. Glucocorticoids
d. Mast cell inhibitors
a. Xanthines
After using fluticasone (Flovent), clients are taught to rinse out the mouth with
water for which of the following reasons?
Select one:
a. Flovent depletes saliva.
b. Flovent can cause oral infections.
PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
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Pharmacology Final Exam (Questions from quizzes)
A client requests something for a stuffy nose. Which one of the following
prescribed prn drugs should the nurse select?
Select one:
a. Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
b. Guaifenesin (Robitussin)
c. Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
d. Albuterol (Ventolin)
a. Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
When administering an expectorant, which of the following is most important
to encourage?
Select one:
a. Rest
b. Sunshine
c. Exercise
d. Water
d. Water
Which of the following should be used to provide immediate relief for a young
child having an acute asthma attack?
Select one:
a. Montelukast (Singulair)
b. Salmeterol (Serevent) MDI
c. Albuterol (Ventolin) MDI
d. Triamcinolone acetonide (Azmacort) MDI
c. Albuterol (Ventolin) MDI
A client has a congested but nonproductive cough. Which cough preparation
would be most helpful?
Select one:
a. Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
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b. Guaifenesin (Humabid)
c. Codeine
d. Guaifenesin with dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin DM)
b. Guaifenesin (Humabid)
Antileukotriene agents prevent asthma symptoms by inhibiting leukotrienes
that are mediators in which of the following?
Select one:
a. Alveolar function
b. Bronchodilation
c. Inflammation
d. Respiratory function
c. Inflammation
Mast cell stabilizers such as cromolyn sodium (Intal) are most effective for
which of the following?
Select one:
a. Treating acute asthma attacks
b. Treating an acute allergic reaction
c. Preventing systemic inflammation
d. Preventing asthma symptoms
d. Preventing asthma symptoms
Adrenergic decongestants be may unsafe for people with which of the
following disorders?
Select one:
a. Asthma
b. Arthritis
c. Hypertension
d. Parkinson's disease
c. Hypertension
Which of the following is a benefit of using inhaled steroids instead of oral
steroids for asthma and COPD?
Select one:
a. Inhaled steroids have fewer side effects than oral steroids.
b. Inhaled steroids provide quick relief from an acute asthma episode.
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c. Inhaled steroids are effective on a prn basis.
d. Oral steroids have fewer side effects than inhaled steroids.
a. Inhaled steroids have fewer side effects than oral steroids.
A client reports using Primatene Mist (adrenalin) regularly to feel more
energetic. Which response by the nurse is the best?
Select one:
a. "Primatene Mist is addictive and using it is really stupid."
b. "You should use Bronkaid instead because it is safer."
c. "You should avoid over-the-counter bronchodilators because they can be
harmful to your heart function."
d. "This is a safe drug because it is easily available over-the-counter."
c. "You should avoid over-the-counter bronchodilators because they can be harmful
to your heart function."
Which of the following is a histamine effect that is responsible for producing
respiratory symptoms?
Select one:
a. Decreased blood pressure.
b. Vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.
c. Accelerated heart rate.
d. Increased gastric acid secretions.
b. Vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.
Which of the following drug classes is chemically related to caffeine, and
therefore has similar side effects?
Select one:
a. Xanthines
b. Leukotriene inhibitors
c. Glucocorticoids
d. Mast cell inhibitors
a. Xanthines
After using fluticasone (Flovent), clients are taught to rinse out the mouth with
water for which of the following reasons?
Select one:
a. Flovent depletes saliva.
b. Flovent can cause oral infections.
