GCC PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(QUICK REVISION)

Question 1: The nurse is instructing a patient who will take psyllium (Metamucil) to treat constipation. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient? A. The need to monitor for systemic side effects. B. The need to use the dry form of Metamucil to prevent cramping. C. The importance of consuming adequate amounts of water. D. The onset of action of 30 to 60 minutes after administration. Question 2: The client is 34 years old and has recently started taking theophylline. The nurse knows that medication teaching has been successful when the client agrees to what activity? A. Eating foods high in potassium. B. Avoiding beverages that contain caffeine. C. Taking the medication on an empty stomach. D. Limiting fluid intake to 1,000 mL a day Question 3: A college student with migraine headaches that cause nausea and vomiting has been prescribed trimethobenzamide. The nurse should caution the student to avoid using which substance? A. St. John’s wort. B. Alcohol. C. Calcium channel blockers. D. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Question 4: The nurse teaches the client to best promote optimal GI function by including what in the daily routine? A. Exercise, adequate sleep, and avoiding caffeine. B. Nutritious diet, avoiding alcohol, and cautious use of laxatives. C. Avoiding prescription medications, increased fluid intake, and vigorous exercise. D. Nutritious diet, adequate fluid intake, and exercise. Question 5: A client who has chronic bronchial asthma has had a mast cell stabilizer prescribed. What drug would the provider prescribe? A. Isoetharine. B. Aminophylline. C. Ipratropium. D. Cromolyn.