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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT PHARMACOLOGY: EXAM
3 Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation
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-Guarantee passing score -491 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Calcium Channel Blockers Used for treatment of:
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High BP and Atrial fibrilization
Question 2: Stomatitis
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Inflammation of the mouth
Question 3: Anaphylactic Shock
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Overactive response to allergen Question 4: Which side effect would the nurse include in patient teaching regarding fluticasone and salmeterol for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
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Infection, Tachycardia, Blurred vision, Oral candidiasis, Musculoskeletal pain
Question 5: Hematopoietic Stimulant Medication Examples:
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Ferrous sulfate (Taken orally for iron deficiency), Cyanocobalamin (Injection for those with pernicious anemia) Filgrastim, pelfilgrastim, and sargramostin Stimulate blood cell development Question 6: Blood Administration Process: ADMNISTRATION
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Independent Double Check (one alone each time), Stay with patient 1st 10-15 minutes, Monitor for reaction, VS after first 10-15 minutes
Question 7: Steroids are a stimulant so;
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Increases HR, Increase BS, and cause Bone loss (take calcium and Vit-D)
Question 8: Medications to Treat Hemorrhoids
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Pramoxine/phenylephrine/glycerin/petrolatum (Preparation H): Topical to shrink swelling Pramoxine combined with zinc oxide (Anusol, Tucks): Numbs pain and itching, promotes healing
Question 9: Bronchodilators are used with Caution/+ Rational
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Diabetes (Increases glucose levels), Heart diseases (Increases HR), Hypertension (Increases HR), Angina and Hyperthyroidism (CNS amplifier)
Question 10: Digitalis Important Nursing Implications
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Monitor digoxin serum levels: check for toxicity, Digoxin has NARROW therapeutic range, Monitor pulse, Administer IV doses slowly over 5 minutes
Question 11: Retractions with Asthma
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When breathing in the ribs get sucked in (Accessory use)
Question 12: Hematopoietic Stimulant Medications-
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-Stimulate the growth of blood cells Question 13: Fat-Soluble Vitamin: D
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Healthy development of bone and retention and absorption of calcium and phosphorus (D) Question 14: Types of Blood Products:
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Packed Red Blood Cells, Platelets, Cryoprecipitate, Fresh Frozen Plasma Question 15: Hydrochlorothiazide Action:
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Works on our arterioles causing vasodilation and works to have our sodium/water excreted, Takes about 2 hours to start working Question 16: With Dabigatran; Rivaroxaban; Apixaban; Edoxaban we must teach the patient to TAKE a-
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-missed dose as soon as possible, but not within 6 hours of next scheduled dose
Question 17: Oral Bronchodilating Agents are used for-
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-long term control of asthma; NOT first-line therapy
Question 18: Do not administer antihistamines before-
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-4 days of a skin test (allergy test)
Question 19: Calcium Channel Blockers (Class IV anti-arrhythmics)
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Dilate blood vessels, Decrease workload of heart, Used for very rapid arrhythmias (Used in rapid arrhythmias, SVT, and to control ventricular rate in A-fib and A-flutter)
Question 20: What Antacids are sold OTC?
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Tums and Rolaids are OTC antacids
Question 21: Medications to Induce Vomiting and Treat Drug Overdose
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Syrup of ipecac, Activated charcoal (IVTDO) Question 22: A Spacer is Indicated for:
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Can help medication be easier to breathe in and out, Someone who is having a bad asthma attack and needs an increase of effective drug delivery
Question 23: potassium chloride (IV and PO)
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Watch potassium levels, "Life hangs in the potassium balance" Question 24: Spiriva (Tiotropium) Bronchodilator:
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Anticholinergic prevents bronchospasms
Question 25: Potassium Channel Blockers (Class III anti-arrhythmics) Examples
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amiodarone (Cordarone)***, bretylium tosylate, ibutilide (Covert), solatol (Betapace)
Question 26: Heart Failure S/S
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Anxiety, restlessness, Cyanotic and clammy skin, Tachycardia, tachypnea, persistent cough, Lower-leg edema, forward leaning posture Question 27: With Diuretics, we watch for:
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Dec BP, Dec Na+, Dec Cl+, Dec K+, Dec weight, I&O imbalance, Dehydration, Hyperglycemia