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WGU D441 Medical Dosage Calculations and Pharmacology Guide (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) |Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)

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WGU Medical Dosage Calculations and Pharmacology Guide (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) |Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers) Q: diuretics Answer: thiazides, loop, potassium sparing •usually taken in morning Q: bronchodialators Answer: symphatomimetic & xanthines •palpitations and tachycardia •restlessness and tremors •anorexia, nausea, dizziness •contraindicated in hyperthyroid, cardiac dysrhythmia, or seizure disorder Q: glucocorticoids (corticosteroids) Answer: prednisone •with food •high in potassium, low in sodium •avoid those with respiratory tract infections •tapered stopping •avoid NSAID •inhaled bronchodilator before inhaled steroid Q: anti-histamines Answer: loratidine, brompheniramine, diphenhydramine •with food and drink •precautions in handling machinery and driving •dry mouth Q: decongestant Answer: pseudoephedrine •DO NOT use in client with HPN Q: antacid Answer: aluminum/magnesium, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide •1 hour after meals •avoid medications 1-2hrs after antacid •fluids to flush after antacid • monitor bowel pattern changes Q: histamine-2 blockers Answer: cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, nizatidine •before or with meals •avoid giving other drugs with •gynecomastia (male breasts) Q: proton-pump inhibitor Answer: omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole •before meals preferably in morning Q: mucosal barriers Answer: sucralfate & misoprostol •before meals •contraindicated in pregnant people •constipation Q: anti-emetics Answer: dimenhydrinate •motion sickness diphenhydramine

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