NURS 1140 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS TOP RATED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS
Which statement best describes the action of phenothiazines?
A. They are dopamine antagonists that inhibit dopamine receptors.
B. They are serotonin (5-HT3) antagonists that block receptors known to induce nausea and
vomiting.
C. They are anticholinergic agents used to counterbalance the excessive amounts of
acetylcholine present.
D. They are potent, selective neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists that block the effects of
substance P in the central nervous system. - Answer>>> A. They are dopamine antagonists that
inhibit dopamine receptors.
Which parameter should be monitored to prevent complications in a patient concurrently taking
warfarin (Coumadin) and aprepitant (Emend)?
A. Vision
B. Urine output
C. Consciousness
D. International normalized ratio (INR) - Answer>>> D. International normalized ratio (INR)
Which type of vomiting is best treated by the anticholinergic properties of antihistamine drugs?
A. Delayed emesis
B. Motion sickness
C. Morning sickness
Anticipatory nausea and vomiting - Answer>>> B. Motion sickness
What are the priority assessments involved in the basic assessment of nausea and vomiting?
Select all that apply.
A. Obtain baseline vital signs.
B. Assess and record signs of hydration.
C. Observe the size and shape of the abdomen.
D. Assess bowel habits before nausea and vomiting.
E. Analyze bowel sounds in all four quadrants of the abdomen.