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MN553 pharmacology unit 4 practice quizDigoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following medication is started:
(Points : 1)
Loratadine
Diphenhydramine
Ipratropium
Albuterol
Question 2.2. When educating patients who are starting on inhaled corticosteroids, the
provider should tell them that: (Points : 1)
They need to get any live vaccines before starting the medication.
Inhaled corticosteroids need to be used daily during asthma exacerbations to be
effective.
Patients should rinse their mouths out after using the inhaled corticosteroid to prevent
thrush.
They can triple the dose number of inhalations of medication during colds to prevent
needing systemic steroids.
Question 3.3. First-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are
prescribed for seasonal allergies because they are: (Points : 1)
More effective than first-generation antihistamines
Less sedating than the first-generation antihistamines
Prescription products, therefore are covered by insurance
Able to be taken with central nervous system (CNS) sedatives, such as alcohol
Question 4.4. Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great
toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best
treatment for Henry? (Points : 1)
High-dose colchicine
Low-dose colchicine
High-dose aspirin
Acetaminophen with codeine
Question 5.5. Patients whose total dose of prednisone will exceed 1 gram
will most likely need a second prescription for: (Points : 1)
, Metformin, a biguanide to prevent diabetes
Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor to prevent peptic ulcer disease
Naproxen, an NSAID to treat joint pain
Furosemide, a diuretic to treat fluid retention
Question 6.6. Patients prescribed aspirin therapy require education
regarding the signs of aspirin toxicity. An early sign of aspirin toxicity is:
(Points : 1)
Black tarry stools
Vomiting
Tremors
Tinnitus
Question 7.7. Prior to developing a plan for the treatment of
asthma, the patient’s asthma should be classified according to the
NHLBI Expert Panel 3 guidelines. In adults mild-persistent asthma
is classified as asthma symptoms that occur: (Points : 1)
Daily
Daily and limit physical activity
Less than twice a week
More than twice a week and less than once a day
Question 8.8. Patients with a COPD exacerbation may
require: (Points : 1)
Doubling of inhaled corticosteroid dose
Systemic corticosteroid burst
Continuous inhaled beta-2-agonists
Leukotriene therapy
Question 9.9. Asthma exacerbations at home are managed
by the patient by: (Points : 1)
Increasing frequency of beta-2-agonists and contacting their provider
Doubling inhaled corticosteroid doses
Increasing frequency of beta-2-agonists
Starting montelukast (Singulair)
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