NURS 3110: Unit IX Medications Questions With Complete
Solutions
A patient is prescribed latanoprost to treat open-angle glaucoma.
What time of day should the nurse instruct the patient to
administer the eye drops?
- After each meal
- In the afternoon
- In the morning
- In the evening Correct Answers - In the evening
How is calcitonin usually administered for the treatmet of
osteoporosis?
- Intramuscular injection
- Intranasally
- Subcutaneous injection
- Orally Correct Answers - Intranasally
List the appropriate administration steps for alendronate in the
correct order.
1, 2, 3, 4
- Do not lie down for 30-45 minutes after swallowing
alendronate.
- Swallow alendronate with a full glass of water.
- Take alendronate on an empty stomach
- Do not eat or drink anything for 30-45 minutes after
swallowing alendronate. Correct Answers 1.) Take
alendronate on an empty stomach
, 2.) Swallow alendronate with a full glass of water.
3.) Do not eat or drink anything for 30-45 minutes after
swallowing alendronate.
4.) Do not lie down for 30-45 minutes after swallowing
alendronate.
Many different types of medications are used in the treatment of
acne. Which of the following are the mechanism of action of
these medications? Select all that apply.
- Prevent follicles from becoming plugged
- Decrease bacterial colonization
- Moisturize the skin
- Inhibit sebaceous gland activity
- Decrease inflammation Correct Answers - Prevent follicles
from becoming plugged
- Decrease bacterial colonization
- Inhibit sebaceous gland activity
- Decrease inflammation
Match the drug below with the indication.
A.) Mydriatic
B.) Cycloplegic
- Used to dilate the pupil for assessment of the retina.
- Used to dilate the pupil and paralyze the ciliary muscle.
Correct Answers A.) Mydriatic: Used to dilate the pupil for
assessment of the retina.
Solutions
A patient is prescribed latanoprost to treat open-angle glaucoma.
What time of day should the nurse instruct the patient to
administer the eye drops?
- After each meal
- In the afternoon
- In the morning
- In the evening Correct Answers - In the evening
How is calcitonin usually administered for the treatmet of
osteoporosis?
- Intramuscular injection
- Intranasally
- Subcutaneous injection
- Orally Correct Answers - Intranasally
List the appropriate administration steps for alendronate in the
correct order.
1, 2, 3, 4
- Do not lie down for 30-45 minutes after swallowing
alendronate.
- Swallow alendronate with a full glass of water.
- Take alendronate on an empty stomach
- Do not eat or drink anything for 30-45 minutes after
swallowing alendronate. Correct Answers 1.) Take
alendronate on an empty stomach
, 2.) Swallow alendronate with a full glass of water.
3.) Do not eat or drink anything for 30-45 minutes after
swallowing alendronate.
4.) Do not lie down for 30-45 minutes after swallowing
alendronate.
Many different types of medications are used in the treatment of
acne. Which of the following are the mechanism of action of
these medications? Select all that apply.
- Prevent follicles from becoming plugged
- Decrease bacterial colonization
- Moisturize the skin
- Inhibit sebaceous gland activity
- Decrease inflammation Correct Answers - Prevent follicles
from becoming plugged
- Decrease bacterial colonization
- Inhibit sebaceous gland activity
- Decrease inflammation
Match the drug below with the indication.
A.) Mydriatic
B.) Cycloplegic
- Used to dilate the pupil for assessment of the retina.
- Used to dilate the pupil and paralyze the ciliary muscle.
Correct Answers A.) Mydriatic: Used to dilate the pupil for
assessment of the retina.
