UAMS PHARM EXAM 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the antitussive-opioid prototype? - ORRECT ANSWER- Codeine
What is codeine used for? - ORRECT ANSWER- Suppress non-productive coughs
What are some adverse effects of codeine? - ORRECT ANSWER- Dizziness, respiratory
depression, fall risk, constipation, risk for abuse, GI distress
What are contraindications of codeine? - ORRECT ANSWER- Pregnancy Risk Category
D
Patients with acute asthma
Head trauma
Liver or renal dysfunction
Nursing Administration/Client Ed of codeine - ORRECT ANSWER- Avoid alert activities
Change positions slowly
Avoid alcohol/CNS depressants
What is the antitussive-non opiod prototype? - ORRECT ANSWER- Dextromethophan
(Robitussin)
Side effects of dextromethophan? - ORRECT ANSWER- Few complications
Mild nausea and sedation
Risk for abuse
, Contraindications of dextromethophan? - ORRECT ANSWER- Pregnancy Risk Category
C
Can cause fever if taken with MAOI depressants
Nursing administration/client ed of dextromethophan - ORRECT ANSWER- May contain
alcohol or sucrose
Comes in capsules, lozenges, liquids or syrups
What is the expectorant prototype? - ORRECT ANSWER- Guaifenesin
What is the MOA of guaifenesin? - ORRECT ANSWER- Loosens and thins lower
respiratory tract secretions increasing cough productivity
Adverse effects of guaifenesin? - ORRECT ANSWER- Gi upset, drowsy, dizziness, rash
Nursing admin/client ed of guaifenesin? - ORRECT ANSWER- Drink plenty of fluids
Dont crush tablets
Read labels in can of combo meds
What is the decongestant prototype? - ORRECT ANSWER- Phenylephrine
What is the MOA of phenylephrine? - ORRECT ANSWER- Reduces nasal membrane
inflammation
What are the uses of phenylephrine? - ORRECT ANSWER- Allergic/non allergic rhinitis,
sinusitis, common cold
Adverse effects of phenylephrine? - ORRECT ANSWER- Rebound congestion (taper!)
Avoid use if pt has HTN, CVD, CAD, or dysrhythmias
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is the antitussive-opioid prototype? - ORRECT ANSWER- Codeine
What is codeine used for? - ORRECT ANSWER- Suppress non-productive coughs
What are some adverse effects of codeine? - ORRECT ANSWER- Dizziness, respiratory
depression, fall risk, constipation, risk for abuse, GI distress
What are contraindications of codeine? - ORRECT ANSWER- Pregnancy Risk Category
D
Patients with acute asthma
Head trauma
Liver or renal dysfunction
Nursing Administration/Client Ed of codeine - ORRECT ANSWER- Avoid alert activities
Change positions slowly
Avoid alcohol/CNS depressants
What is the antitussive-non opiod prototype? - ORRECT ANSWER- Dextromethophan
(Robitussin)
Side effects of dextromethophan? - ORRECT ANSWER- Few complications
Mild nausea and sedation
Risk for abuse
, Contraindications of dextromethophan? - ORRECT ANSWER- Pregnancy Risk Category
C
Can cause fever if taken with MAOI depressants
Nursing administration/client ed of dextromethophan - ORRECT ANSWER- May contain
alcohol or sucrose
Comes in capsules, lozenges, liquids or syrups
What is the expectorant prototype? - ORRECT ANSWER- Guaifenesin
What is the MOA of guaifenesin? - ORRECT ANSWER- Loosens and thins lower
respiratory tract secretions increasing cough productivity
Adverse effects of guaifenesin? - ORRECT ANSWER- Gi upset, drowsy, dizziness, rash
Nursing admin/client ed of guaifenesin? - ORRECT ANSWER- Drink plenty of fluids
Dont crush tablets
Read labels in can of combo meds
What is the decongestant prototype? - ORRECT ANSWER- Phenylephrine
What is the MOA of phenylephrine? - ORRECT ANSWER- Reduces nasal membrane
inflammation
What are the uses of phenylephrine? - ORRECT ANSWER- Allergic/non allergic rhinitis,
sinusitis, common cold
Adverse effects of phenylephrine? - ORRECT ANSWER- Rebound congestion (taper!)
Avoid use if pt has HTN, CVD, CAD, or dysrhythmias
