Update ) Pharmacology
for Nursing Practice | Review
Questions and Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
What happens when patients with liver disease receive sedatives.
Answer:
Due to reduced metabolism, the drug level remains high due to reduced
hepatic function.
Question:
One medication used in the treatment of narcolepsy includes:
Answer:
Mondafinil
,Question:
Give 3 examples of the therapeutic effects of a mild-analgesic, hypertension,
and fever.
Answer:
Relief of back pain-mild analgesic
B/P 173/89 stabilized by antihypertensives
Fever relieved by acetaminophen
Question:
Opioids should be used cautiously in patients with:
Answer:
Respiratory insufficiency, sleep apnea, substance use disorder, obesity, liver
disease, and paralytic ileus.
Question:
Labs for patients taking warfarin.
Answer:
PT/INR
,Question:
Name the ACE inhibitor that can cause a persistent dry cough.
Answer:
Lisinopril
Question:
An adverse effect of Propylthiouracil (PTU) is
Answer:
Bone marrow suppression
Question:
How can theophylline be administered.
Answer:
Oral tablet or IV
Question:
Indication that nitroglycerin for angina is effective.
Answer:
Chest pain relieved or minimized.
, Question:
What type of diuretic is spironolactone, and what is a common side effect?
Answer:
Potassium sparring; hyperkalemia
Question:
When patients are taking antibiotics for an infection, which laboratory results
should the nurse monitor.
Answer:
WBC
Question:
This drug is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas.
Answer:
Simethicone
Question:
Two adverse effects of ondansetron
Answer:
Headache and QT interval prolongation