NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing
TESTBANK 2024
According to the textbook , preferred step 4 treatment for persistent asthma in 12 y / o
children and adults is
a. Cromolyn
b. Low dose ICS C. Medium dose ICS
d. Medium dose ICS + LABA
d. Medium dose ICS + LABA
Although most antiemetics also produce sedation , which of the following is the least likely to
have this effect
a. Dronabinol ( marinol )
b. Ondansetron ( zofran ) C. Promethazine ( Phenergan )
d. Trimethobenzamide ( Tigan )
b. Ondansetron ( zofran )
Beta blockers must be used with caution in patients who have heart failure. Which of the
following statements describe possible consequences of slowing the heart rate in a patient
with HF ?
,NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
a. May increase perfusion of coronary arteries
b. May increase cardiac contractility
C. May increase myocardial oxygen supply
d. May decrease cardiac output to a critical level
d. May decrease cardiac output to a critical level
All of the following therapies are used as acute therapy for a cluster headache except a.
Intranasal lidocaine
b. Intranasal sumatriptan ( imitrex )
c. Ergotamine derivative
d. Verapamil
d. Verapamil
A disadvantage to the use of nicotinic acid ( niacin ) for hyperlipidemia is ?
a. It is associated with constipation
b. it may cause a life - threatening myopathy
c. It commonly produces flushing in the face and neck area
d. It will decrease the absorption of other oral drugs given simultaneously
c. It commonly produces flushing in the face and neck area
All of the following respiratory agents are safe to use in pregnancy except
a. brompheniramine ( dimetane )
,NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
b. potassium iodide
c. hydrocortisone
d. dextromethorphan ( Delsym )
b. potassium iodide
antihistamines have antagonistic activity on cholinergic receptors leading to anticholinergic
adverse effects. Examples of anticholinergic adverse effects include
a. bronchospasm
b. nasal stuffiness
c. pruritus
d. tachycardia
d. tachycardia
beta blockers are used therapeutically in patients with angina
a. decrease the time allowed for coronary blood flow
b. increase cardiac output
C. increase the time that the heart is in diastole
d. increase myocardial oxygen consumption
C. increase the time that the heart is in diastole
, NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
although most asthmatics are controlled with a combination of medications , the class that
provides the most effective bronchodilation is ?
a. Anticholinergic inhalants
b. Beta 2 adrenergic agents
C. Cromones
d. Methylxanthines
b. Beta 2 adrenergic agents
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists ( ARBS )
a. May be prescribed to pregnant women without fear of causing fetal
harm
b. Are excreted both in the urine and the bile C.Have limited use due to
multiple adverse effects
d. Commonly cause a persistent cough as an adverse drug reaction
b. Are excreted both in the urine and the bile
Bile acid sequestrants
a. Are all considered pregnancy category D
b. Are activated from a prodrug to an active form in the liver
c. Reduce the amount of cholesterol stored in adipose tissue
NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing
TESTBANK 2024
According to the textbook , preferred step 4 treatment for persistent asthma in 12 y / o
children and adults is
a. Cromolyn
b. Low dose ICS C. Medium dose ICS
d. Medium dose ICS + LABA
d. Medium dose ICS + LABA
Although most antiemetics also produce sedation , which of the following is the least likely to
have this effect
a. Dronabinol ( marinol )
b. Ondansetron ( zofran ) C. Promethazine ( Phenergan )
d. Trimethobenzamide ( Tigan )
b. Ondansetron ( zofran )
Beta blockers must be used with caution in patients who have heart failure. Which of the
following statements describe possible consequences of slowing the heart rate in a patient
with HF ?
,NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
a. May increase perfusion of coronary arteries
b. May increase cardiac contractility
C. May increase myocardial oxygen supply
d. May decrease cardiac output to a critical level
d. May decrease cardiac output to a critical level
All of the following therapies are used as acute therapy for a cluster headache except a.
Intranasal lidocaine
b. Intranasal sumatriptan ( imitrex )
c. Ergotamine derivative
d. Verapamil
d. Verapamil
A disadvantage to the use of nicotinic acid ( niacin ) for hyperlipidemia is ?
a. It is associated with constipation
b. it may cause a life - threatening myopathy
c. It commonly produces flushing in the face and neck area
d. It will decrease the absorption of other oral drugs given simultaneously
c. It commonly produces flushing in the face and neck area
All of the following respiratory agents are safe to use in pregnancy except
a. brompheniramine ( dimetane )
,NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
b. potassium iodide
c. hydrocortisone
d. dextromethorphan ( Delsym )
b. potassium iodide
antihistamines have antagonistic activity on cholinergic receptors leading to anticholinergic
adverse effects. Examples of anticholinergic adverse effects include
a. bronchospasm
b. nasal stuffiness
c. pruritus
d. tachycardia
d. tachycardia
beta blockers are used therapeutically in patients with angina
a. decrease the time allowed for coronary blood flow
b. increase cardiac output
C. increase the time that the heart is in diastole
d. increase myocardial oxygen consumption
C. increase the time that the heart is in diastole
, NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
although most asthmatics are controlled with a combination of medications , the class that
provides the most effective bronchodilation is ?
a. Anticholinergic inhalants
b. Beta 2 adrenergic agents
C. Cromones
d. Methylxanthines
b. Beta 2 adrenergic agents
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists ( ARBS )
a. May be prescribed to pregnant women without fear of causing fetal
harm
b. Are excreted both in the urine and the bile C.Have limited use due to
multiple adverse effects
d. Commonly cause a persistent cough as an adverse drug reaction
b. Are excreted both in the urine and the bile
Bile acid sequestrants
a. Are all considered pregnancy category D
b. Are activated from a prodrug to an active form in the liver
c. Reduce the amount of cholesterol stored in adipose tissue
