Week 2 Quiz: NURS 180 / NURS180 (Latest
2026/2027 Update) | Pharmacology |
Verified Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct Solutions | Grade A | WCU
What is a therapeutic use of dopamine antagonists metoclopramide + promethazine? -
correct answer increases gastric emptying
What are the main complications of metoclopramide and promethazine? - correct
answer hypotension and extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
What should be administered to treat EPS? - correct answer scopolamine
(anticholinergic) or diphenhydramine
What is the nursing action for hypotension when using dopamine antagonist? - correct
answer monitor clients receiving antihypertensive meds for low BP
,Interferes w/the transmission of nerve impulses traveling from the vestibular
apparatus of the inner ear --> the vomiting center (VC) in the brain
*Think vertigo aka motion sickness* - correct answer MOA of anticholinergics
What are s/s of anticholinergic effects?
"BCDUT" - correct answer blurred vision, constipation (absent bowel sounds), dry
mouth, urinary retention, tachycardia
What should be administered while on an antiemetic with an anticholinergic effect? -
correct answer stimulant laxative (Senna) to counteract and decrease motility or give
stool softener (docusate sodium) to prevent constipation
,Name the laxative drugs - correct answer psyllium, docusate sodium, bisacodyl,
magnesium hydroxide, and lactulose
Bulk-forming laxatives soften fecal mass and increase bulk, which is identical to the
action of dietary fiber
Can cause obstruction of the esophagus or INTESTINES - correct answer MOA of
psyllium
Sodium absorption + fluid retention; CARDIAC PTS SHOULD NOT TAKE - correct
answer complications of docusate sodium (surfactant laxative)
What is the MOA of bisacodyl and senna (stimulant laxatives)? - correct answer
stimulate intestinal peristalsis
, Draws water into the intestine to increase the mass of the stool, stretching
musculature, which results in peristalsis - correct answer MOA of magnesium
hydroxide and lactulose (osmotic laxatives)
Prevents painful elimination
Ex: Clients who have an episiotomy (cut @ the vaginal area for the purpose of
childbirth) or hemorrhoids - correct answer low dose of osmotic laxatives
What therapeutic classification is used to kill H. pylori? - correct answer antibiotics
How long should a patient take their antibiotics for? - correct answer 14 days (2
weeks)
2026/2027 Update) | Pharmacology |
Verified Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct Solutions | Grade A | WCU
What is a therapeutic use of dopamine antagonists metoclopramide + promethazine? -
correct answer increases gastric emptying
What are the main complications of metoclopramide and promethazine? - correct
answer hypotension and extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
What should be administered to treat EPS? - correct answer scopolamine
(anticholinergic) or diphenhydramine
What is the nursing action for hypotension when using dopamine antagonist? - correct
answer monitor clients receiving antihypertensive meds for low BP
,Interferes w/the transmission of nerve impulses traveling from the vestibular
apparatus of the inner ear --> the vomiting center (VC) in the brain
*Think vertigo aka motion sickness* - correct answer MOA of anticholinergics
What are s/s of anticholinergic effects?
"BCDUT" - correct answer blurred vision, constipation (absent bowel sounds), dry
mouth, urinary retention, tachycardia
What should be administered while on an antiemetic with an anticholinergic effect? -
correct answer stimulant laxative (Senna) to counteract and decrease motility or give
stool softener (docusate sodium) to prevent constipation
,Name the laxative drugs - correct answer psyllium, docusate sodium, bisacodyl,
magnesium hydroxide, and lactulose
Bulk-forming laxatives soften fecal mass and increase bulk, which is identical to the
action of dietary fiber
Can cause obstruction of the esophagus or INTESTINES - correct answer MOA of
psyllium
Sodium absorption + fluid retention; CARDIAC PTS SHOULD NOT TAKE - correct
answer complications of docusate sodium (surfactant laxative)
What is the MOA of bisacodyl and senna (stimulant laxatives)? - correct answer
stimulate intestinal peristalsis
, Draws water into the intestine to increase the mass of the stool, stretching
musculature, which results in peristalsis - correct answer MOA of magnesium
hydroxide and lactulose (osmotic laxatives)
Prevents painful elimination
Ex: Clients who have an episiotomy (cut @ the vaginal area for the purpose of
childbirth) or hemorrhoids - correct answer low dose of osmotic laxatives
What therapeutic classification is used to kill H. pylori? - correct answer antibiotics
How long should a patient take their antibiotics for? - correct answer 14 days (2
weeks)
