est bank for Pharmacotherapeutics
for Advanced Practice Nurse
Prescribers, 4th Edition (Wo, Exams
of Pharmacology
are prone to cause adverse drug reactions include -
ANSWER//Insulins US FDA MedWatch system is activated when: -
ANSWER//An adverse even or serious problem occurs with a
medication that is not already identified on the label The Vaccine
Adverse Events Reporting System is - ANSWER//A voluntary
reporting system that healthcare providers or consumers may use
to report vaccine adverse events What is pharmacoeconomics? -
ANSWER//The analysis of the cost and consequences of any health-
care related treatment or services The direct cost of drug therapy
includes - ANSWER//Pain and suffering due to inadequate drug
therapy Indirect costs associated with drug therapy include? -
ANSWER//Loss of wages while undergoing drug therapy The
intangible cost of drug therapy include? - ANSWER//Inconvenience,
pain, and suffering incurred with therapy What is it called when a
pharmacoeconomic analysis takes place regarding two similar
treatments for a disease? - ANSWER//Cost-minimization analysis
Cost-effectiveness analysis compares two or more treatments or
programs that are: - ANSWER//not necessarily therapeutically
equivalent When the cost of a specific treatment or intervention
are calculated and then compared with the dollar value of the
benefit received it is referred to as - ANSWER//Cost-benefit
analysis What is a two-tiered prescription benefit plan? -
ANSWER//Higher co-pay for brand name drugs than for generic
drugs When a provider proscribes a less expensive drug what does it
increase and how? - ANSWER//Compliance & by decreasing the
financial burden set on the patient When someone asks to explain
, what a coverage plan means, such as a Medicare plan, what should
the NP do? - ANSWER//Refer the patient to a Medicare Specialist
at his insurance carrier to explain the benefits of his insurance
Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following
medication is started: 1. Loratadine 2. Diphenhydramine 3.
Ipratropium 4. Albuterol - ANSWER//Albuterol Patients with
pheochromocytoma should avoid what class of drug and why? -
ANSWER//Beta-2-Agonists as it causes hypertensive crisis What
medications should be use cautiously with African American men
with moderate persistent asthma? - ANSWER//Salmeterol - It is
an inhaled long-acting beta agonist; studies showed increase of
respiratory and asthma related deaths in African Americans
LTBA's received a black box warning due to? - ANSWER//increased
risk of asthma related deaths What is the bronchodilator of choice
for those taking propranolol? - ANSWER//Ipratropium Life-style
management for those taking theophylline. - ANSWER//self-
monitoring of respiratory status w. peak flowmeter; stop smoking;
voice environmental triggers for asthma What does Tiotropium
bromide treat (Spiriva)? - ANSWER//COPD the medication is an
inhaled anticholinergic How often should Beclomethasone be used
for someone with asthma? - ANSWER//Daily What are some side
effects if montelukast (singular)? - ANSWER//Aggression, anxiety,
depression, and or suicidal thoughts Who can montelukast be
prescribed for? - ANSWER//a child with moderate persistent
asthma Are there known drug reactions with Beclomethasone
(QVAR) - ANSWER//No What prescription of the following will
someone with acute rhinitis benefit from? 1) Fluticasone 2)
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) 3) OTC Cromolyn Nasap Spray (Nasalcrom) 4)
Any of the Above? - ANSWER//Any of the above What should be
monitor for those who are taking diphenhydramine? -
ANSWER//Urinary retention Why are second generation
antihistamines such as Claritin taking for seasonal allergies instead
for Advanced Practice Nurse
Prescribers, 4th Edition (Wo, Exams
of Pharmacology
are prone to cause adverse drug reactions include -
ANSWER//Insulins US FDA MedWatch system is activated when: -
ANSWER//An adverse even or serious problem occurs with a
medication that is not already identified on the label The Vaccine
Adverse Events Reporting System is - ANSWER//A voluntary
reporting system that healthcare providers or consumers may use
to report vaccine adverse events What is pharmacoeconomics? -
ANSWER//The analysis of the cost and consequences of any health-
care related treatment or services The direct cost of drug therapy
includes - ANSWER//Pain and suffering due to inadequate drug
therapy Indirect costs associated with drug therapy include? -
ANSWER//Loss of wages while undergoing drug therapy The
intangible cost of drug therapy include? - ANSWER//Inconvenience,
pain, and suffering incurred with therapy What is it called when a
pharmacoeconomic analysis takes place regarding two similar
treatments for a disease? - ANSWER//Cost-minimization analysis
Cost-effectiveness analysis compares two or more treatments or
programs that are: - ANSWER//not necessarily therapeutically
equivalent When the cost of a specific treatment or intervention
are calculated and then compared with the dollar value of the
benefit received it is referred to as - ANSWER//Cost-benefit
analysis What is a two-tiered prescription benefit plan? -
ANSWER//Higher co-pay for brand name drugs than for generic
drugs When a provider proscribes a less expensive drug what does it
increase and how? - ANSWER//Compliance & by decreasing the
financial burden set on the patient When someone asks to explain
, what a coverage plan means, such as a Medicare plan, what should
the NP do? - ANSWER//Refer the patient to a Medicare Specialist
at his insurance carrier to explain the benefits of his insurance
Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following
medication is started: 1. Loratadine 2. Diphenhydramine 3.
Ipratropium 4. Albuterol - ANSWER//Albuterol Patients with
pheochromocytoma should avoid what class of drug and why? -
ANSWER//Beta-2-Agonists as it causes hypertensive crisis What
medications should be use cautiously with African American men
with moderate persistent asthma? - ANSWER//Salmeterol - It is
an inhaled long-acting beta agonist; studies showed increase of
respiratory and asthma related deaths in African Americans
LTBA's received a black box warning due to? - ANSWER//increased
risk of asthma related deaths What is the bronchodilator of choice
for those taking propranolol? - ANSWER//Ipratropium Life-style
management for those taking theophylline. - ANSWER//self-
monitoring of respiratory status w. peak flowmeter; stop smoking;
voice environmental triggers for asthma What does Tiotropium
bromide treat (Spiriva)? - ANSWER//COPD the medication is an
inhaled anticholinergic How often should Beclomethasone be used
for someone with asthma? - ANSWER//Daily What are some side
effects if montelukast (singular)? - ANSWER//Aggression, anxiety,
depression, and or suicidal thoughts Who can montelukast be
prescribed for? - ANSWER//a child with moderate persistent
asthma Are there known drug reactions with Beclomethasone
(QVAR) - ANSWER//No What prescription of the following will
someone with acute rhinitis benefit from? 1) Fluticasone 2)
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) 3) OTC Cromolyn Nasap Spray (Nasalcrom) 4)
Any of the Above? - ANSWER//Any of the above What should be
monitor for those who are taking diphenhydramine? -
ANSWER//Urinary retention Why are second generation
antihistamines such as Claritin taking for seasonal allergies instead
