Pharmacology Practice Assessment A
Remediation
Which medication should not be given children younger than 18 years old because of the risk of
Achilles tendon rupture? - ANSCiprofloxacin
Which microbe is at increased risk for causing infection in those taking ciprofloxacin? -
ANSClostridium difficile
Can ciprofloxacin be taken while pregnant? What is the risk category? - ANSIt isn't favorable.
This med is a Pregnancy risk category C.
What is the function of atropine eye drops? - ANSThey help prevent excessive pupil constriction
and assist in relaxing eye muscles.
How long does the action of atropine eye drops last? What is their onset of action? -
ANSAtropine eye drops last for over a week and have a fast onset of action.
Information about what important side effect should be given to a patient about to begin their
atropine eye drop perscription? - ANSClients using atropine eye drops may experience light
sensitivity and need to be reminded to wear sunglasses
What are 4 adverse effects of neostigmine? - ANSUrinary urgency
Excessive sweating
Increased saliva
Bradycardia
Amphotericin B adverse effects - ANSThrombophlebitis
Nephrotoxicity
Potassium and other electrolyte imbalances
Manifestations of Salicylate Overdose - ANSn/v
fever
dehydration
sweating
electrolyte imbalances
acidosis
Remediation
Which medication should not be given children younger than 18 years old because of the risk of
Achilles tendon rupture? - ANSCiprofloxacin
Which microbe is at increased risk for causing infection in those taking ciprofloxacin? -
ANSClostridium difficile
Can ciprofloxacin be taken while pregnant? What is the risk category? - ANSIt isn't favorable.
This med is a Pregnancy risk category C.
What is the function of atropine eye drops? - ANSThey help prevent excessive pupil constriction
and assist in relaxing eye muscles.
How long does the action of atropine eye drops last? What is their onset of action? -
ANSAtropine eye drops last for over a week and have a fast onset of action.
Information about what important side effect should be given to a patient about to begin their
atropine eye drop perscription? - ANSClients using atropine eye drops may experience light
sensitivity and need to be reminded to wear sunglasses
What are 4 adverse effects of neostigmine? - ANSUrinary urgency
Excessive sweating
Increased saliva
Bradycardia
Amphotericin B adverse effects - ANSThrombophlebitis
Nephrotoxicity
Potassium and other electrolyte imbalances
Manifestations of Salicylate Overdose - ANSn/v
fever
dehydration
sweating
electrolyte imbalances
acidosis
