Pharmacology Quiz Questions

The nurse reviews the client's medication regimen, including the interval of drug dosage, which is related to the following? a. Receptor Stimulation b. Half-life c. Therapeutic Index d. Biotransformation b. HALF LIFE Which of the following conditions might be a contraindication to the use of anticholinergic drugs? a. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia b. Osteoporosis c. Diabetes d. Bradycardia A. BPH The nurse is administering Phenobarbital and will monitor the patient for which possible adverse effects? a. Gingival hyperplasia b. Constipation c. Drowsiness d. Tonic- clonic seizures c. Drowsiness It is important for the nurse to be aware of the four processes of pharmokinetics. What are these processes? a. metabolism, excretion, precipitation, excretion b. absorption, transportation, metabolism, storage c. Biotransformation, protein binding, distribution, excretion d. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion d. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion When administering cholinergic blocking drugs, it is important for the nurse to monitor for which possible adverse effect? a. pinpoint pupils b. excessive salivation c. tachycardia d. diarrhea c. tachycardia The Tensilon test is useful for diagnosing which condition? a. dementia b. epilepsy c. parkinson's disease d. myasthenia gravis d. myasthenia gravis Which of the following drugs is used early in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, but eventually loses affectiveness? a. phenytoin b. L-Dopa c. Selegiline d. amantadine L-Dopa First pass metabolism is associated with which of the following routes for drug administration? a. IV b. IM c. PO d. transdermal c. PO Which of the following classes of medications are considered first line treatment for Alzheimer's disease? a. anticonvulsants b. Cholinergic blockers c. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors d. Benzodiazepine c. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors A patient has been admitted to the ER with status epilepticus (continuous life threatening seizures). Which of the following medications would be the first choice for aborting the seizure? a. Diazepam b. Phenytoin c. Valproic Acid d. Gabapentin a. Diazepam The mother of a child scheduled to receive a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination asks the nurse, "what could happen to my child if I don't let you give the vaccination?" Which statement is the nurse's best response? 1. "If your child gets one of the diseases, it could lead to serious complications." 2. "Your child will not be allowed to attend any public school in the country." 3. "Nothing can happen to you or the child if you don't get the vaccination." 4. "You sound worried. Have you heard of problems associated with the shot?" 1