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NUR 378 Exam
NUR 378 Exam 2 Pharmacology | Questions &
Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct |Latest
Update (2025/ 2026)
Describe the class of expectorants and their actions and side effects. - ANS ✓MOA:
-stimulates flow of respiratory tract secretions
-thins out mucus making it easier to cough out of lungs and drain out nose/sinuses
(mucolytic)
SIDE EFFECTS:
-nausea/vomiting
-headache
-drowsiness
-rash
What are the long term effects of steroid use related to asthma? (8s's) - ANS ✓S-sugar
(hyperglycemia)
S-soft bones (osteoporosis)
S-sick (↓ immunity/sepsis)
S-sad (depression)
S-salt (water & salt retention-HTN)
S-swollen (water gain=weight gain)
S-sight (risk for cataracts)
S-sex (↓ libido)
NUR 378 Exam
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NUR 378 Exam
Explain the side effects of anticholinergic medications. - ANS ✓can't see=blurred vision,
dry eyes
Can't spit=dry mouth, no sweat
Can't pee=urinary retention
Can't poop=constipation
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of opioids as antitussives. - ANS ✓advantages
-suppresses cough reflex
-allows pt relief from nonproductive cough
Disadvantages
-respiratory depression
-OD
-drug abuse/dependence
-sedation
-CNS depression
-constipation
Describe the patient teaching required for inhaler use. - ANS ✓-shake device & remove
cap
-inhale & exhale completely
-seal lips tightly over mouth piece
-inhale & administer medication
-hold breath for 10 seconds
-exhale slowly through pursed lips
-rinse mouth with water
*wait at least 1 minute in between inhalations if 2 doses are required
NUR 378 Exam
NUR 378 Exam
NUR 378 Exam 2 Pharmacology | Questions &
Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct |Latest
Update (2025/ 2026)
Describe the class of expectorants and their actions and side effects. - ANS ✓MOA:
-stimulates flow of respiratory tract secretions
-thins out mucus making it easier to cough out of lungs and drain out nose/sinuses
(mucolytic)
SIDE EFFECTS:
-nausea/vomiting
-headache
-drowsiness
-rash
What are the long term effects of steroid use related to asthma? (8s's) - ANS ✓S-sugar
(hyperglycemia)
S-soft bones (osteoporosis)
S-sick (↓ immunity/sepsis)
S-sad (depression)
S-salt (water & salt retention-HTN)
S-swollen (water gain=weight gain)
S-sight (risk for cataracts)
S-sex (↓ libido)
NUR 378 Exam
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NUR 378 Exam
Explain the side effects of anticholinergic medications. - ANS ✓can't see=blurred vision,
dry eyes
Can't spit=dry mouth, no sweat
Can't pee=urinary retention
Can't poop=constipation
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of opioids as antitussives. - ANS ✓advantages
-suppresses cough reflex
-allows pt relief from nonproductive cough
Disadvantages
-respiratory depression
-OD
-drug abuse/dependence
-sedation
-CNS depression
-constipation
Describe the patient teaching required for inhaler use. - ANS ✓-shake device & remove
cap
-inhale & exhale completely
-seal lips tightly over mouth piece
-inhale & administer medication
-hold breath for 10 seconds
-exhale slowly through pursed lips
-rinse mouth with water
*wait at least 1 minute in between inhalations if 2 doses are required
NUR 378 Exam
