Exam 6 Pharmacology

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Pharmacology Mastery Quiz

Test your knowledge and understanding of pharmacology with our comprehensive quiz! Covering various aspects of drug therapy, this quiz is designed for nursing students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in enhancing their pharmacological expertise.

With 42 thought-provoking questions, users will explore topics including:

Drug classifications and mechanisms
Monitoring and managing medications
Side effects and patient education
Clinical applications and guidelines

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Which class of drugs may cause gynecomastia and priapism?

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors

Androgens

Antiandrogens

Alpha-adrenergic blocking agents

Which complication will the nurse monitor for in the woman in labor receiving oxytocin?

Hypotension

Early fetal heart rate decelerations

Seven uterine contractions in 20 minutes

Contractions lasting at least 1 minute

Which nonpharmacologic measure is used to treat pain in the first stage of labor? Select all that apply

Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching regarding the safe use of doxazosin was effective?

I should take this medication at bedtime

I should take this medication on an empty stomach

I may feel increased energy while taking this medication

I can stop this medication when I feel better

Which time of day will the nurse advise a patient to take medication if the patient has been prescribed doxazosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

Early morning

Afternoon with lunch

Before evening meal

Bedtime

Which action would the nurse perform to administer eyedrops to a patient who has been prescribed timolol (1 drop) in the right eye and latanoprost (1 drop) in the right eye?

Wait 5 minutes between drugs

Administer timolol first followed immediately by latanoprost

Dim lights after administering the drugs

Obtain blood pressure before doses

Which drug is most likely causing bone marrow suppression in a patient who is receiving otic antimicrobial therapy and has a decrease in leukocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets?

Furosemide

Ciprofloxacin

Chloramphenicol

Prednisolone

Which symptom will a nurse monitor in a patient with suspected digoxin toxicity? Select all that apply

Which instruction will the nurse give to the patient based on the laboratory report?

Your dietary restriction will lower cholesterol level by 60%

Prefer coconut oil for cooking food, as it has low cholesterol

Olive oil and peanut butter are healthy for daily consumption

Do not consume more than 400 mg cholesterol in a day

Which patient information would a nurse obtain before administering furosemide? Select all that apply

Which instruction would the nurse include in patient teaching regarding the safe use of testosterone gel? Select all that apply

Apply the gel to the clean, dry skin of the shoulders or upper arms

Cover application areas with clothing to avoid secondary exposure

Apply the gel liberally to the genital area

Leave the application open to air for better absorption

Wash the hands with soap and water after application

Make sure that children avoid contact with unwashed application sites

Which dose of alteplase would the nurse administer to treat an ischemic cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

10 mg

75 mg

81 mg

0.9 mg/kg

Which medication would the nurse anticipate incorporating into the plan of care to prevent fluid volume overload in a patient with a history of heart failure who is receiving cisplatin for the treatment of cancer?

Mannitol

Torsemide

Spironolactone

Hydrochlorothiazide

Which instruction will the nurse provide to a patient who has been prescribed atorvastatin as an antihyperlipidemic drug to maximize lipid-lowering effects?

Take atorvastatin at bedtime

Adhere to the blood test schedule

Avoid all alcoholic beverages

Engage in moderate exercise

Which laboratory value would be monitored in a patient taking statin therapy? Select all that apply

Cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Amylase and lipase

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels

Prothrombin time and international normalized ratio (PT/INR)

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)

Which explanation will the nurse provide a patient on statin therapy?

Periodically check the serum liver enzyme level

Muscle pain may occur, which does not need to be reported

Discontinue the drug in case of any adverse effect

Report if there is any gastrointestinal discomfort

Which intervention would the nurse implement for a patient who is taking combined hormone contraception (CHC) pills with drospirenone (DSRP)?

Monitoring intake and output

Monitoring serum potassium levels

Reducing salt in the patient's diet

Assessing for gastrointestinal problems

The nurse is reviewing a patient's health record before administering the patient's scheduled dose of digoxin. Based on the finding in the patient's chart, which action would the nurse take? Select all that apply

Obtain the patient's serum digoxin level

Assess the patient for peripheral edema

Hold the scheduled digoxin dose

Administer supplemental oxygen

Contact the health care provider (HCP)

Initiate continuous telemetry monitoring

Which information would the nurse provide to a patient newly prescribed amiodarone in order to prevent complications?

Avoid midday sunlight

Avoid green, leafy vegetables

Monitor pulse before dose

Consume a low-potassium diet

Which statement by the nurse explains the reason for discontinuing aspirin 7 days before surgery?

Aspirin has prolonged platelet activity

Aspirin can interact with the anesthesia

Aspirin has prolonged anticoagulant activity

Aspirin can interact with postoperative pain medication

Which statement by the nurse explains the mechanism of action for amlodipine?

This drug increases myocardial contractility

This drug selectively inhibits beta receptors

This drug inhibits the binding of angiotensin II

This drug inhibits the calcium channel in the vascular smooth muscle

Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has been prescribed dorzolamide for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma? Select all that apply

Which statement describes the mechanism of action of clomiphene citrate

Stimulates ovulation

Decreases serum thyroxine

Prevents prolactin secretion

Binds to dopamine receptors

Which side effect(s) associated with amlodipine therapy would the nurse monitor the patient for? Select all that apply

Which finding in the patient's medication profile indicates a need to contact the health care provider (HCP) if the nurse is preparing to administer spironolactone to a patient with cirrhosis?

Lisinopril

Diltiazem

Metoprolol

Hydralazine

Which adverse effect would the nurse educate a patient about who has been prescribed diltiazem?

Hyperkalemia

Blurred vision

Fluid retension

Erectile dysfunction

Which classification, according to joint national committee (JNC) 8 guidelines, does a 50-year old patient with a blood pressure reading of 150/95 mmHg meet?

Normal

Elevated

Stage 1 hypertension

Stage 2 hypertension

Which phrase describes how a diuretic lowers blood pressure?

Decreases urine flow

Maintains calcium balance

Removes excess potassium

Blocks sodium and water reabsorption

Which drug class is used as the first line of therapy for reducing fluid volume in patients with heart failure (HF)?

Nitrates

Diuretics

Beta blockers

Calcium channel blockers

Which parameter is important for a nurse to monitor when titrating intravenous nitroglycerin in a patient? Select all that apply

Which parameter is important to consider after learning that the patient has been prescribed atorvastatin?

The patient takes prescription drugs with grapefruit juice

The patient takes kava kava

The patient takes lisinopril

The patient was started on penicillin for a respiratory infection

Which action may result in sever headache with a flushing in a patient who is on vardenafil therapy?

Consuming milk 1 hour before taking the medication

Drinking grapefruit juice while taking the medication

Exercising with weights after taking the medication

Performing deep breathing exercises after taking the medication

Which rationale for avoiding vardenafil is appropriate to provide to an older adult patient who has been prescribed nitroglycerin for the the treatment of angina pectoris?

May cause erectile dysfunction in patients

Contraindicated for use in older adult patients

Reduces the efficacy of nitroglycerin

Causes hypotension if taken with nitroglycerin

Which action would the nurse perform first based on the information below, if a patient presents to the urgent care center reporting leg cramps, nausea, and blurred vision?

Administer oral digoxin

Address the serum potassium level

Give scheduled sliding scale insulin

Obtain orthostatic blood pressure

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