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RASMUSSEN PHARM EXAM 3 NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
In order to prevent injury to the eye, anesthetic eye drops should
only be administered ..... - ANSWER-With strict medical
supervision
Latanoprost (Xalatan) eye drops are used to decrease intra-
occular pressure in glaucoma patients. Potential side effects of
this medication include: - ANSWER-- Permanent darkening of the
iris of the eye
- Increase in length, number, darkness, and thickness of
eyelashes
- Respiratory problems
Oral decongestants and antihistamines have been shown to
have..... - ANSWER-No benefit in treating disorders of the ear
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The use of silver sulfadiazine (SSD) cream for burns should not
be used on the .... - ANSWER-face or hands due to risk of
permanent dying (tattooing) of the skin
Isotretinoin (Amnesteem, Accutane), a medication used to treat
severe cystic acne is what pregnancy category: - ANSWER-X -
Category X
Fluroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin (Cipro) can result in
what connective tissue complications - especially when combined
with steroids? - ANSWER-Tendon Rupture
(usually Achilles - complains of calf pain)
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) should not be taken with products containing
which of the following? - ANSWER-Antacids
Aluminum
Iron
Zinc
Antacids
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Patients on Tetracycline antibiotics should be educated to...? -
ANSWER--Take on an empty stomach as milk or antacid products
can prevent absorption.
-Can stain teeth of fetus or young children (under 8)
-Can decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives
-Can result in photo-sensitivity reactions
A well informed nurse knows that patients with a "sulfa" allergy
may be at an increased risk for allergies to what medications? -
ANSWER-glucotrol (glipizide)
celecoxib (celbrex)
furosemide (lasix)
If a patient has a mild allergic reaction, such as mild itching or
minimal hives, to an antibiotic - they may be treated with an
antihistamine (which can cause drowsiness) such as..... -
ANSWER-Diphenhydramine (benadryl)
Peak and trough levels are ordered on the aminoglycoside
antibiotic, vancomycin in order to ensure ........ - ANSWER-safety
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efficacy
metabolism
excretion
If a patient is experiencing anaphylaxis, the nurse must always be
most concerned with the patient's...... - ANSWER-airway /
breathing
A macrolide antibiotic that is excreted primarily in the bile of the
liver, making it a good choice for patients with renal impairment
is...... - ANSWER-erythromycin
The medical term for a bladder infection is... - ANSWER-cystitis
The medical term for a kidney infection is.... - ANSWER-
pylonephritis
Tolterodine tartrate (detrol, detrol LA) is contraindicated in which
of the following conditions? - ANSWER-bowel obstruction - its
anti-cholinergic
RASMUSSEN PHARM EXAM 3 NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
In order to prevent injury to the eye, anesthetic eye drops should
only be administered ..... - ANSWER-With strict medical
supervision
Latanoprost (Xalatan) eye drops are used to decrease intra-
occular pressure in glaucoma patients. Potential side effects of
this medication include: - ANSWER-- Permanent darkening of the
iris of the eye
- Increase in length, number, darkness, and thickness of
eyelashes
- Respiratory problems
Oral decongestants and antihistamines have been shown to
have..... - ANSWER-No benefit in treating disorders of the ear
,2|Page
The use of silver sulfadiazine (SSD) cream for burns should not
be used on the .... - ANSWER-face or hands due to risk of
permanent dying (tattooing) of the skin
Isotretinoin (Amnesteem, Accutane), a medication used to treat
severe cystic acne is what pregnancy category: - ANSWER-X -
Category X
Fluroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin (Cipro) can result in
what connective tissue complications - especially when combined
with steroids? - ANSWER-Tendon Rupture
(usually Achilles - complains of calf pain)
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) should not be taken with products containing
which of the following? - ANSWER-Antacids
Aluminum
Iron
Zinc
Antacids
,3|Page
Patients on Tetracycline antibiotics should be educated to...? -
ANSWER--Take on an empty stomach as milk or antacid products
can prevent absorption.
-Can stain teeth of fetus or young children (under 8)
-Can decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives
-Can result in photo-sensitivity reactions
A well informed nurse knows that patients with a "sulfa" allergy
may be at an increased risk for allergies to what medications? -
ANSWER-glucotrol (glipizide)
celecoxib (celbrex)
furosemide (lasix)
If a patient has a mild allergic reaction, such as mild itching or
minimal hives, to an antibiotic - they may be treated with an
antihistamine (which can cause drowsiness) such as..... -
ANSWER-Diphenhydramine (benadryl)
Peak and trough levels are ordered on the aminoglycoside
antibiotic, vancomycin in order to ensure ........ - ANSWER-safety
, 4|Page
efficacy
metabolism
excretion
If a patient is experiencing anaphylaxis, the nurse must always be
most concerned with the patient's...... - ANSWER-airway /
breathing
A macrolide antibiotic that is excreted primarily in the bile of the
liver, making it a good choice for patients with renal impairment
is...... - ANSWER-erythromycin
The medical term for a bladder infection is... - ANSWER-cystitis
The medical term for a kidney infection is.... - ANSWER-
pylonephritis
Tolterodine tartrate (detrol, detrol LA) is contraindicated in which
of the following conditions? - ANSWER-bowel obstruction - its
anti-cholinergic
