Prophecy RN Pharmacology A-with 2026-2027 12pages

1. Which of the following medications may predispose the client to hearing loss? a. Aspirin--ototoxic b. Ampicillin c. Demerol d. Tylenol 2. The typical acute asthmatic attack is usually due to a combination of bronchial spasm, bronchial edema, and the presence of mucoid secretions in the bronchial lumen. The client with asthma was given mucomyst for which of the following reasons? a. To decrease the viscosity of secretions. b. To encourage the movement of the secretions in the bronchi. c. To stimulate the cough reflex. d. To dilate the bronchi. 3. Most asthmatic attacks respond to Epinephrine (Adrenalin) and it may be used as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of some allergic conditions because it: a. Improves cardiac output due to its positive inotropic effect. b. Acts as a hypertensive agent elevating BP. c. Dilates the bronchi. d. Antagonizes histamine. 4. A 78-year-old-client is taking a combination of 3 drugs: Lasix, Digoxin, and Isordil. Which of the following will be a desired, accumulative effect of the drugs? a. Constipation b. Weight loss = lasix (diuretic), digoxin (improves cardiac output), isordil (vasodilator) c. Postural hypotension d. Dizziness 5. Propanolol (Inderal) is used in the treatment of clients with a. heart block. b. asthma. c. hyperthyroid.—beta-blocker d. pulmonary edema. 6. Which of the following types of insulin is administered IV and during emergency? a. NPH b. Regular insulin c. PZI d. Combination of Regular and NPH 7. A manic-depressive client was placed on MAO inhibitor therapy. Which of the following foods will not be appropriate for the client? a. Fatty foods b. Coffee and tea c. Salty foods d. Vegetables 8. A client who is suffering from Osteoarthritis is given Naprosyn (Naproxen) and asked the nurse, ―How does this drug help me‖? The PN‘s appropriate response would be: a. ―It relieves your spasm.‖ b. ―It prevents demineralization of your bones.‖ c. ―It strengthens bone structures.‖ d. ―It relieves discomfort.‖