PHARMACOLOGY CH.4, TEST 2 CH.19 AND 33 PHARM,
REVIEW CH. 5,6,7,8,14 PHARM2, CHAPTER 05: ANTI-
INFECTIVE DRUGS: ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTITUBERCULAR,
AND ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS VISOVSKY: INTRODUCTION TO
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, 9TH EDITION, 2
ADMINISTRATIONS OF DRUGS...
You are teaching a patient with newly diagnosed asthma about using the prescribed
drugs to manage acute asthma symptoms. Which of the following statements made
by the patient would indicate your teaching was effective?
a.
"I will keep my short-acting broncho dilating inhaler with me at all times."
b.
"I will take my cromolyn sodium 5 min after asthma symptoms begin."
c.
"I will take montelukast (Singulair) at the first sign of an asthma attack."
d.
"I will take my decongestant and corticosteroid nasal spray each day." - Ans: A
What is the most common route used to deliver short-acting beta-adrenergic
agonists?
a.
Oral
b.
Intravenous
c.
Transdermal
d.
Inhalation - Ans: D
Why are long-acting beta-adrenergic agonists not useful during an actual acute
asthma attack?
a.
They are likely to cause allergies.
b.
They need time to build up an effect.
c.
They take too long to be absorbed by the intestinal tract.
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d.
They reduce inflammation rather than relax bronchial smooth muscle - Ans: B
Which of the following patients is most at risk for overdose from the oral
mucolytic drug guaifenesin?
a.
A 38-year-old patient who had surgery 4 days ago
b.
A 60-year-old with a history of COPD
c.
An adolescent with a history of asthma
d.
A 1-year-old child with a cold and cough - Ans: D
Which statement made by the patient demonstrates understanding of the use of oral
mucolytics?
a.
"I will not use a humidifier while taking this drug."
b.
"This drug will stop me from coughing."
c.
"I will drink at least 2 quarts of water while taking this drug."
d.
"This drug will cause my urine to change color." - Ans: C
What information should be included in the teaching plan for a patient who is
prescribed an antitussive agent?
a.
"This drug can cause drowsiness."
b.
"This drug can be taken for long periods of time."
c.
"This drug contains codeine, but is not habit forming."
d.
"Do not give this drug to adults, as this drug is for children's use only." - Ans: A
What symptom should you alert a patient taking a codeine-based antitussive to be
aware of?
a.
Diarrhea
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b.
Insomnia
c.
Paresthesia
d.
Constipation - Ans: D
Why are xanthine agents seldom used to treat asthma now?
a.
They increase bronchial secretions at the same time that they induce bronchial
dilation.
b.
They have no role in preventing bronchoconstriction or inflammation.
c.
They are all given intravenously.
d.
They have severe systemic side effects. - Ans: D
You are teaching an older adult patient about the antihistamine that was prescribed
for the treatment of allergies. Which instructions would be appropriate to include?
(Select all that apply.)
a.
Antihistamines can cause drowsiness.
b.
Avoid alcohol while taking antihistamines.
c.
Drink additional fluids when taking antihistamines.
d.
Antihistamines can lower blood pressure in older patients.
e.
Take antihistamines around the clock to stabilize drug blood levels.
f.
Older patients can develop memory problems when using antihistamines. - Ans:
AbcF
Cromolyn is effective in which situations? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Prophylaxis for asthma
b.
Management of allergies
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c.
Prophylaxis for pneumonia
d.
Management of allergic rhinitis
e.
Management of postexercise bronchospasm
f.
Management of an acute exacerbation of asthma - Ans: A,B,D,E
Which responses are possible side effects of inhaled beta2 adrenergic agonists?
(Select all that apply.)
a.
Bad taste in the mouth
b.
Increased salivation
c.
Difficulty sleeping
d.
Rapid heart rate
e.
Hypotension
f.
Diarrhea - Ans: A, C, D
Which of the following is an example of a drug given in units instead of
milligrams?
a.
Insulin
b.
Furosemide
c.
Normal saline
d.
Nitroglycerine - Ans: A
When calculating the dose of a drug to be given to a child, Clark's rule is used.
What measure is Clark's rule based upon?
a.
The age of the child
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