RASMUSSEN PHARMACOLOGY TEST
BANK 2 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Albuterol and Beclomethasone together to control asthma. Answer:
beta 2 agonist (albuterol) first and then the corticosteroid
(beclomethasone)
-albuterol promotes bronchodilation to enhance the absorption of
beclomethasone.
◉ adverse effect after long use of ORAL PREDNISONE
(corticosteroid) to treat chronic asthma. Answer: -weight gain and fluid
retention due to the effect of sodium and water retention
◉ adverse effect of PHENYLEPHRINE nasal drops for 10 days for
sinusitis. Answer: -after 5 days rebound nasal congestion can occur due
to the use of sympathomimetic meds (phenylephrine)
◉ DEXTROMETORPHAN (suppress cough) adverse effects. Answer: -
sedation (is an opioid derivate) avoid activities that require alertness.
-GIVE ONLY FOR NON-PRODUCTIVE COUGH
◉ adverse effect of DIPHENHYDRAMINE (Benadryl) for allergy.
Answer: -anti-cholinergic reaction (dry mouth and urinary retention.
, -sedation (drowsiness)
*also used to treat insomnia.
◉ OMEPRAZOLE (reduce acid in the stomach teaching/prevent and
treat ulcers) teaching for the patient. Answer: -decreases production of
gastric acid inhibiting the acid producing enzyme
◉ PHENYTOIN and SUCRALFATE use. Answer: Sucralfate can
interfere with the absorption of phenytoin, so the client should allow a
2‑hr interval between the sucralfate and phenytoin.
(Always on an empty stomach: 30-60 min before meals. Remember too,
this medication coats the stomach. Do not eat or drink right away or else
you wash the medication away).
◉ ONDASENTRON adverse effects. Answer: -A prolonged QT interval
is a possible adverse effect of ondansetron that can lead to torsades de
pointes, a serious dysrhythmia.
- headache and diarrhea.
◉ plan of care for FUROSEMIDE IV for peripheral edema. Answer: -
Encourage the client to eat foods high in potassium to help prevent
hypokalemia.
-Slowly elevating the head of the bed will prevent the client from
developing orthostatic hypotension, which is a manifestation of
hypovolemia.
BANK 2 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Albuterol and Beclomethasone together to control asthma. Answer:
beta 2 agonist (albuterol) first and then the corticosteroid
(beclomethasone)
-albuterol promotes bronchodilation to enhance the absorption of
beclomethasone.
◉ adverse effect after long use of ORAL PREDNISONE
(corticosteroid) to treat chronic asthma. Answer: -weight gain and fluid
retention due to the effect of sodium and water retention
◉ adverse effect of PHENYLEPHRINE nasal drops for 10 days for
sinusitis. Answer: -after 5 days rebound nasal congestion can occur due
to the use of sympathomimetic meds (phenylephrine)
◉ DEXTROMETORPHAN (suppress cough) adverse effects. Answer: -
sedation (is an opioid derivate) avoid activities that require alertness.
-GIVE ONLY FOR NON-PRODUCTIVE COUGH
◉ adverse effect of DIPHENHYDRAMINE (Benadryl) for allergy.
Answer: -anti-cholinergic reaction (dry mouth and urinary retention.
, -sedation (drowsiness)
*also used to treat insomnia.
◉ OMEPRAZOLE (reduce acid in the stomach teaching/prevent and
treat ulcers) teaching for the patient. Answer: -decreases production of
gastric acid inhibiting the acid producing enzyme
◉ PHENYTOIN and SUCRALFATE use. Answer: Sucralfate can
interfere with the absorption of phenytoin, so the client should allow a
2‑hr interval between the sucralfate and phenytoin.
(Always on an empty stomach: 30-60 min before meals. Remember too,
this medication coats the stomach. Do not eat or drink right away or else
you wash the medication away).
◉ ONDASENTRON adverse effects. Answer: -A prolonged QT interval
is a possible adverse effect of ondansetron that can lead to torsades de
pointes, a serious dysrhythmia.
- headache and diarrhea.
◉ plan of care for FUROSEMIDE IV for peripheral edema. Answer: -
Encourage the client to eat foods high in potassium to help prevent
hypokalemia.
-Slowly elevating the head of the bed will prevent the client from
developing orthostatic hypotension, which is a manifestation of
hypovolemia.
