NURS 615: ADVANCED PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS MARYVILLE
UNIVERSITY EXAM 4 ACTUAL 2026 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Atropine
the depression of mucous secretion and the inhibition of mucociliary clearance is
an undesirable side effect of ___ in patients with airway disease.
Methacholine
Atropine is effective against bronchoconstriction induced by
parasympathomimetic drugs like _.
Histamine and bradykinin
Atropine also partially antagonizes bronchoconstriction induced by ___ and ___.
Neuromuscular junction.
Because muscarinic receptor antagonist cause little blockade of the effects
of ACh at nicotinic receptor sites, extremely high doses of atropine or related
drugs are required to produce any degree of blockade of the predominantly
nicotinic receptors at the ___________________________________________________ _.
What are the adverse effects associated with inhaled corticosteroids?
Thrush, dysphonia, cough, and bronchospasm, thin skin, bone loss, smell of
burning plastic, h/a, and visual changes
, What special populations should not be prescribed pseudoephedrine?
Not to be used in children under four years of age, and patients with HTN.
What drug should be prescribed for patient with nasal congestion with
hypertension?
Coricidin HBP
What are the adverse effects of antihistamines?
Drying effects: dry mouth, difficulty urinating, constipation, changes in vision,
mild drowsiness to deep sleep, increased heart rate, motor-impairment,
flushed skin,
photosensitivity, itching skin, increased body temp, nausea or vomiting.
What conditions should cause a patient to avoid the use of antihistamines?
Patients over 60 or under 6 years of age; elderly, antihistamines are contraindicated
for nursing mothers, newborns, and premature infants.
Patients with what disease should consult their doctor before taking
antihistamines?
Patients with thyroid disease, HTN, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease,
asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, difficult urination, or glaucoma. Men
with BPH.
Patients taking what medications should consult their doctor before taking
antihistamines?
sedatives, sleeping pills, or muscle relaxants.
UNIVERSITY EXAM 4 ACTUAL 2026 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Atropine
the depression of mucous secretion and the inhibition of mucociliary clearance is
an undesirable side effect of ___ in patients with airway disease.
Methacholine
Atropine is effective against bronchoconstriction induced by
parasympathomimetic drugs like _.
Histamine and bradykinin
Atropine also partially antagonizes bronchoconstriction induced by ___ and ___.
Neuromuscular junction.
Because muscarinic receptor antagonist cause little blockade of the effects
of ACh at nicotinic receptor sites, extremely high doses of atropine or related
drugs are required to produce any degree of blockade of the predominantly
nicotinic receptors at the ___________________________________________________ _.
What are the adverse effects associated with inhaled corticosteroids?
Thrush, dysphonia, cough, and bronchospasm, thin skin, bone loss, smell of
burning plastic, h/a, and visual changes
, What special populations should not be prescribed pseudoephedrine?
Not to be used in children under four years of age, and patients with HTN.
What drug should be prescribed for patient with nasal congestion with
hypertension?
Coricidin HBP
What are the adverse effects of antihistamines?
Drying effects: dry mouth, difficulty urinating, constipation, changes in vision,
mild drowsiness to deep sleep, increased heart rate, motor-impairment,
flushed skin,
photosensitivity, itching skin, increased body temp, nausea or vomiting.
What conditions should cause a patient to avoid the use of antihistamines?
Patients over 60 or under 6 years of age; elderly, antihistamines are contraindicated
for nursing mothers, newborns, and premature infants.
Patients with what disease should consult their doctor before taking
antihistamines?
Patients with thyroid disease, HTN, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease,
asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, difficult urination, or glaucoma. Men
with BPH.
Patients taking what medications should consult their doctor before taking
antihistamines?
sedatives, sleeping pills, or muscle relaxants.
