Pharmacology Final (Rasmussen) Quiz with Certified Solutions

Pharmacology Final (Rasmussen) Quiz with Certified Solutions What is a short-acting inhaler that opens airways? Albuterol What are side effects of Albuterol? Tachycardia and dry mouth What is the order for inhalers with an asthma attack? Short then long What is important after an inhaler? Rinse out mouth Why is it important to rinse out one's mouth after an inhaler? To prevent fungal infection What do some inhalers contain? Steroids What does a steroid in an inhaler treat? Inflammation Which drug decreases the production of vitamin K clotting? Warfarin (Coumadin) How long is the effectiveness of Warfarin (Coumadin)? Three days How is Warfarin (Coumadin) measured? INR How is Warfarin (Coumadin) reversed? Vitamin K Which drug prevents new clots from forming? Heparin How is Heparin reversed? Protamine sulfate What to watch for while taking Heparin? Bleeding What to teach when taking Prozosin (minipress)? Change positions slowly to avoid hypotension What to avoid while doing iron therapy? Dairy products How to apply Permethrin? Apply cream then wait 6-12 hours then shower What does Alderonate (fosamax) treat? Osteoporosis How to take Alderonate (fosamax)? Sit upright for 30 minutes What is a drug allergy response? Hives What to report with antimetabolite treatment? All prescriptions What are side effects of antimetabolite? Dizziness,