NMNC 1230 PHARM FINAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT.
Psyllium - ANSWERS-Use:
control constipation
Side Effects:
Electrolyte imbalances, abdominal cramping, flatulence; adverse effect of
bowel obstruction if not taken with adequate fluid
PT:
mix with water (8-10 oz) before use; do not swallow dry form
avoid inhaling dry dust as it causes watery eyes, runny nose and wheezing
increase foods rich in fiber
Epinephrine (adrenergic agonist) - ANSWERS-Side Effects:
Increased heart rate, decreased gastrointestinalmotility, vasoconstriction,
hyperglycemia
Lisinopril (ACE inhibitor) - ANSWERS-Use:
HTN, AMF, HF
Side Effects:
Persistent cough, dizziness, hypotension, blurred vision, syncope,
hyoerkalemia;
adverse effect of angioedema
, Ranitidine (H2 blocker) - ANSWERS-Side Effects:
dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, insomnia, GI upset, depression, muscle
cramps, weakness, ED
adverse: Vitamin B-12 deficiency,
PT:
teach to report pain, coughing or vomiting of blood
drug must be taken exactly as prescribed to be effective
separate concurrent iron dosage by 1 hour
do not drive or engage in dangerous activity until stabilized on drug
drug-induced ED is reversible
teach to eat foods high in vitamin B12
avoid foods or liquids that cause gastric irritation
Venlafaxine (SNRI) - ANSWERS-Use:
major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder
Side Effects:
Drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, headache, amnesia, tremor, erectile
dysfunction,
adverse: HTN, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, seizures, serotonin
syndrome (confusion, tachycardia, twitching), suicidal ideation
Cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxant) - ANSWERS-Use:
short term treatment of muscle spasms
Side Effects:
Drowsiness, confusion, dry mouth, blurred vision
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT.
Psyllium - ANSWERS-Use:
control constipation
Side Effects:
Electrolyte imbalances, abdominal cramping, flatulence; adverse effect of
bowel obstruction if not taken with adequate fluid
PT:
mix with water (8-10 oz) before use; do not swallow dry form
avoid inhaling dry dust as it causes watery eyes, runny nose and wheezing
increase foods rich in fiber
Epinephrine (adrenergic agonist) - ANSWERS-Side Effects:
Increased heart rate, decreased gastrointestinalmotility, vasoconstriction,
hyperglycemia
Lisinopril (ACE inhibitor) - ANSWERS-Use:
HTN, AMF, HF
Side Effects:
Persistent cough, dizziness, hypotension, blurred vision, syncope,
hyoerkalemia;
adverse effect of angioedema
, Ranitidine (H2 blocker) - ANSWERS-Side Effects:
dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, insomnia, GI upset, depression, muscle
cramps, weakness, ED
adverse: Vitamin B-12 deficiency,
PT:
teach to report pain, coughing or vomiting of blood
drug must be taken exactly as prescribed to be effective
separate concurrent iron dosage by 1 hour
do not drive or engage in dangerous activity until stabilized on drug
drug-induced ED is reversible
teach to eat foods high in vitamin B12
avoid foods or liquids that cause gastric irritation
Venlafaxine (SNRI) - ANSWERS-Use:
major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder
Side Effects:
Drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, headache, amnesia, tremor, erectile
dysfunction,
adverse: HTN, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, seizures, serotonin
syndrome (confusion, tachycardia, twitching), suicidal ideation
Cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxant) - ANSWERS-Use:
short term treatment of muscle spasms
Side Effects:
Drowsiness, confusion, dry mouth, blurred vision
