Pharmacology Exam 1 EAQ Review Questions with
verified answers
A patient with a gastrointestinal disorder underwent abdominal surgery. Which
medication should be prescribed to the patient to prevent constipation?
Lubiprostone (Amitiza)
Docusate sodium (Colace)
Methylnaltrexone (Relistor)
Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid (Metamucil) Ans✓✓✓ Docusate sodium (Colace)
How does the nurse instruct the patient to administer bimatoprost and Timolol
eyedrops?
At the same time
At least 1 minute apart
At least 5 minutes apart
At least 30 minutes apart Ans✓✓✓ At least 5 minutes apart
,Reduction of which symptom is a therapeutic outcome of antihistamine drug
therapy? Select all that apply.
Sneezing
Lacrimation
Nasal irritation
Nasal congestion
Conjunctivitis Ans✓✓✓ Sneezing
Lacrimation
Conjunctivitis
The nurse questions an order for brimonidine after finding that the patient is also
taking which medication?
Atropine
Penicillin
Amitriptyline
, Cimetidine Ans✓✓✓ Amitriptyline
The prescription note "Furosemide (Lasix) 20mg IV once at 7 PM" represents
which type of order?
Stat
PRN
Single
Standing Ans✓✓✓ Single
What is a serious adverse effect of antidiarrheal agents?
Constipation
Abdominal spasms
Prolonged diarrhea
Abdominal distention Ans✓✓✓ Prolonged diarrhea
What is the mechanism of action of bronchodilators?
verified answers
A patient with a gastrointestinal disorder underwent abdominal surgery. Which
medication should be prescribed to the patient to prevent constipation?
Lubiprostone (Amitiza)
Docusate sodium (Colace)
Methylnaltrexone (Relistor)
Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid (Metamucil) Ans✓✓✓ Docusate sodium (Colace)
How does the nurse instruct the patient to administer bimatoprost and Timolol
eyedrops?
At the same time
At least 1 minute apart
At least 5 minutes apart
At least 30 minutes apart Ans✓✓✓ At least 5 minutes apart
,Reduction of which symptom is a therapeutic outcome of antihistamine drug
therapy? Select all that apply.
Sneezing
Lacrimation
Nasal irritation
Nasal congestion
Conjunctivitis Ans✓✓✓ Sneezing
Lacrimation
Conjunctivitis
The nurse questions an order for brimonidine after finding that the patient is also
taking which medication?
Atropine
Penicillin
Amitriptyline
, Cimetidine Ans✓✓✓ Amitriptyline
The prescription note "Furosemide (Lasix) 20mg IV once at 7 PM" represents
which type of order?
Stat
PRN
Single
Standing Ans✓✓✓ Single
What is a serious adverse effect of antidiarrheal agents?
Constipation
Abdominal spasms
Prolonged diarrhea
Abdominal distention Ans✓✓✓ Prolonged diarrhea
What is the mechanism of action of bronchodilators?
