MN 553 Pharm unit 4 practice quiz

Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following medication is started: (Points : 1) Loratadine Diphenhydramine Ipratropium Albuterol Question 2.2. When educating patients who are starting on inhaled corticosteroids, the provider should tell them that: (Points : 1) They need to get any live vaccines before starting the medication. Inhaled corticosteroids need to be used daily during asthma exacerbations to be effective. Patients should rinse their mouths out after using the inhaled corticosteroid to prevent thrush. They can triple the dose number of inhalations of medication during colds to prevent needing systemic steroids. Question 3.3. First-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are prescribed for seasonal allergies because they are: (Points : 1) More effective than first-generation antihistamines Less sedating than the first-generation antihistamines Prescription products, therefore are covered by insurance Able to be taken with central nervous system (CNS) sedatives, such as alcohol Question 4.4. Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? (Points : 1) High-dose colchicine Low-dose colchicine High-dose aspirin Acetaminophen with codeine Question 5.5. Patients whose total dose of prednisone will exceed 1 gram will most likely need a second prescription for: (Points : 1) Metformin, a biguanide to prevent diabetes Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor to prevent peptic ulcer disease Naproxen, an NSAID to treat joint pain Furosemide, a diuretic to treat fluid retention Question 6.6. Patients prescribed aspirin therapy require education regarding the signs of aspirin toxicity. An early sign of aspirin toxicity is: (Points : 1) Black tarry stools Vomiting Tremors Tinnitus ..................................................CONTINUED...............................................