PNR 217 Exam Review Questions With Complete Solutions
Absorption Correct Answers the movement of a drug from its
site of administration into the blood
ACE inhibitors Correct Answers prevent conversion of
angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2
Acetaminophen most often prescribed for? Correct Answers
fever in children
acute pain Correct Answers intense pain and occurs over a
defined time
Addison's disease Correct Answers not enough steroid
ADHD Correct Answers A condition characterized by poor
attention span, behavior control issues, and/or hypersensitivity
Adrenergic Antagonists Correct Answers inhibit SNS
Advantages and disadvantages of OTC meds Correct Answers
Advantages: no appointment required, and less expensive
Disadvantages: may select wrong drug, may not know
reaction/interactions, and ineffective results
Advantages and disadvantages of prescription meds Correct
Answers Advantages: ordered by HCP after exam, amount and
frequency controlled, and pt teaching provided
Disadvantages: requires prescription and appointment
,adverse effects of atrovent Correct Answers tachycardia
adverse effects of corticosteroids Correct Answers
hyperglycemia and infection
adverse effects of insulin Correct Answers hypoglycaemia
adverse effects of lipidor Correct Answers intestinal cramping
diarrhea, constipation and liver damage
AE of CNS stimulants Correct Answers insomnia,
nervousness, anorexia, weight loss
AE of dantrolene Correct Answers drowsiness and muscle
weakness
AE of MAOIs Correct Answers constipation, dry mouth,
orthostatic hypotension, insomnia, nausea, anorexia
AE of SSRIs Correct Answers sexual dysfunction, nausea,
diarrhea, headache, nervousness, insomnia, weight gain
Serotonin syndrome; mental status changes
AE of tricyclic antidepressants Correct Answers sedation,
drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, dysrhythmias, extreme
hypertension, photosensitivity
Andrenergics Correct Answers stimulate SNS
anemia Correct Answers A condition in which the blood is
deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.
, anemia causes Correct Answers Blood loss due to hemorrhage
Excessive erythrocyte destruction
Diminished erythrocyte synthesis due to a deficiency in a
substance needed for erythropoiesis
angina Correct Answers Describes a person experiencing or at
high risk of experiencing inadequate blood flow and oxygen
supply to the heart muscle due to an insufficient heart pump.
Anticholinergics Correct Answers inhibit PNS
anticoagulant Correct Answers drugs that prolong bleeding
time in order to prevent blood clots from forming
Antidote to acetaminophen Correct Answers acetylcysteine
Antiplatelets Correct Answers drugs that prevent platelet
function
antitussives Correct Answers relieve or suppress coughing by
blocking the cough reflex in the medulla of the brain
anxiety Correct Answers Apprehension, tension, or uneasiness
that stems from the anticipation of danger, the source of which is
largely unknown or unrecognized
ARB's Correct Answers prevent angiotensin II from binding to
its receptors in the walls of the blood vessels.
Absorption Correct Answers the movement of a drug from its
site of administration into the blood
ACE inhibitors Correct Answers prevent conversion of
angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2
Acetaminophen most often prescribed for? Correct Answers
fever in children
acute pain Correct Answers intense pain and occurs over a
defined time
Addison's disease Correct Answers not enough steroid
ADHD Correct Answers A condition characterized by poor
attention span, behavior control issues, and/or hypersensitivity
Adrenergic Antagonists Correct Answers inhibit SNS
Advantages and disadvantages of OTC meds Correct Answers
Advantages: no appointment required, and less expensive
Disadvantages: may select wrong drug, may not know
reaction/interactions, and ineffective results
Advantages and disadvantages of prescription meds Correct
Answers Advantages: ordered by HCP after exam, amount and
frequency controlled, and pt teaching provided
Disadvantages: requires prescription and appointment
,adverse effects of atrovent Correct Answers tachycardia
adverse effects of corticosteroids Correct Answers
hyperglycemia and infection
adverse effects of insulin Correct Answers hypoglycaemia
adverse effects of lipidor Correct Answers intestinal cramping
diarrhea, constipation and liver damage
AE of CNS stimulants Correct Answers insomnia,
nervousness, anorexia, weight loss
AE of dantrolene Correct Answers drowsiness and muscle
weakness
AE of MAOIs Correct Answers constipation, dry mouth,
orthostatic hypotension, insomnia, nausea, anorexia
AE of SSRIs Correct Answers sexual dysfunction, nausea,
diarrhea, headache, nervousness, insomnia, weight gain
Serotonin syndrome; mental status changes
AE of tricyclic antidepressants Correct Answers sedation,
drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, dysrhythmias, extreme
hypertension, photosensitivity
Andrenergics Correct Answers stimulate SNS
anemia Correct Answers A condition in which the blood is
deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.
, anemia causes Correct Answers Blood loss due to hemorrhage
Excessive erythrocyte destruction
Diminished erythrocyte synthesis due to a deficiency in a
substance needed for erythropoiesis
angina Correct Answers Describes a person experiencing or at
high risk of experiencing inadequate blood flow and oxygen
supply to the heart muscle due to an insufficient heart pump.
Anticholinergics Correct Answers inhibit PNS
anticoagulant Correct Answers drugs that prolong bleeding
time in order to prevent blood clots from forming
Antidote to acetaminophen Correct Answers acetylcysteine
Antiplatelets Correct Answers drugs that prevent platelet
function
antitussives Correct Answers relieve or suppress coughing by
blocking the cough reflex in the medulla of the brain
anxiety Correct Answers Apprehension, tension, or uneasiness
that stems from the anticipation of danger, the source of which is
largely unknown or unrecognized
ARB's Correct Answers prevent angiotensin II from binding to
its receptors in the walls of the blood vessels.
