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Exam 2: NUR2474/ NUR 2474 (New
Update) Pharmacology Guide|
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A - Rasmussen
QUESTION
What is the expected pharmacological action of ipratropium?
Answer:
block muscarinic receptors of the bronchi, resulting in bronchodilation
QUESTION
What is the drug class of ipratropium?
Answer:
Anticholinergic drugs
QUESTION
What are the therapeutic uses of ipratropium?
Answer:
Relieve bronchospasm associated with COPD and Allergen induced and exercise induced
bronchospasm
QUESTION
What medication is only FDA approved for bronchospasm associated with COPD, but off-label
use includes asthma?
Answer:
ipratropium
,QUESTION
What are some complications of ipratropium?
Answer:
Local anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth and hoarseness
QUESTION
How can the complication of ipratropium be treated?
Answer:
Sip fluids and such on sugar free hard candies to control dry mouth
QUESTION
Ipratropium is contraindicated in?
Answer:
clients who have an allergy to peanuts because the medication preparations can contain soy
lecithin
QUESTION
Ipratropium should be use cautiously in?
Answer:
clients who have narrow-angle glaucoma and benign prostatic hyperplasia due to the
anticholinergic effects
QUESTION
What is the usual adult dosage of ipratropium?
Answer:
,2 puffs
QUESTION
How to decrease the unpleasant taste of ipratropium after inhalation?
Answer:
Rinse mouth with water
QUESTION
How long should you wait between two inhaled medications?
Answer:
At least 5 minutes
QUESTION
What is the expected pharmacological action of dextromethorphan?
Answer:
suppresses cough through its action on the CNS. it is not an opioid but it is derived from opioids
QUESTION
What are some of the therapeutic uses of dextromethorphan?
Answer:
Cough suppression and can reduce pain when combined with an opioid
QUESTION
What are some complications of dextromethorphan?
Answer:
, Has few adverse effects besides some mild nausea, dizziness, and sedation can occur and there is
some potential for abuse as the medication can instill euphoria in high doses
QUESTION
What can occur if dextromethorphan is used within 2 weeks of an MOAI?
Answer:
Can cause high fevers
QUESTION
What is the expected pharmacological action of docusate sodium?
Answer:
lowers surface tension of the stool to allow penetration of water. This softens the stool so it can
be passed more easily
QUESTION
What are the therapeutic uses of docusate sodium?
Answer:
Treatment of constipation and softening of fecal impaction
QUESTION
What are some of the adverse effects of docusate sodium?
Answer:
GI irritation, Sodium absorption and fluid retention
QUESTION
What is the drug class of docusate sodium?
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