Rasmussen Pharmacology Final Latest
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• This medication is an osmotic laxative used to treat intermittent constipation and is
less habit-forming. -✓✓What is MiraLAX?
• The active components in this medication (an inhalation solution) are albuterol sulfate
and ipratropium bromide. -✓✓What is DuoNeb?
• This cardiac glycoside is used to treat HF, usually along with other medications. It is
also used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeat (such as chronic and atrial
fibrillation). Treating heart failure may help maintain the patients' ability to walk and
exercise and may improve the strength of your heart. -✓✓What is Digoxin?
• This medication is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by artery disease. This
medicine is also used to relieve an angina attack that is already occurring. -✓✓What is
nitroglycerin?
• Elevate the head of the bed, stop eating spicy foods, eat several small meals a day. -
✓✓What are non-pharmacological teachings for GERD?
• Development of thrush -✓✓What is a primary risk of inhaled steroids?
• This medication comes in these forms: spray, tablet, capsule, extended release,
packet, paste. -✓✓What is nitroglycerin?
• This drug may rarely cause muscle problems (which can rarely lead to very serious
conditions called rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune myopathy) tell your doctor right away
if you develop any of these symptoms during treatment and if these symptoms persist
after your doctor stops this drug: muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially with
fever or unusual tiredness), signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of
urine). -✓✓What is atorvastatin- any of the statins?
• This medication may cause serotonin syndrome. It may also cause arrhythmias. -
✓✓What is Zofran?
• Sildenafil citrate. -✓✓What is Viagra?
, • This is not considered a rescue inhaler. I should take this type of medication to control
my asthma. This may cause me to be agitated, notify my provider. This medication
helps control allergies. -✓✓What is Singulair/leukotriene blocker precautions?
• This medication contains atropine which is contraindicated for patients with glaucoma.
This medication treats diarrhea. -✓✓What is Lomotil?
• These medications can be troublesome for patients with congestive heart failure
because of the potential to cause swelling. -✓✓What are steroids.
• Signs of toxicity include bradycardia, GI complaints and yellow-green halos.
Bradycardia alone is reason enough to hold this medication. -✓✓What is Digoxin?
• These medications: relieve symptoms of acid reflux, or GERD. Treat duodenal or
stomach ulcer. Treat damage to lower esophagus caused by acid reflux. Should be
taken on an empty stomach. Are inactivated by antacids. -✓✓What are proton-pump
inhibitors?
• Take missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next
dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a
double dose to make up for missed one. -✓✓What are teaching points for patients
taking anti-hypertensives, such as Procardia?
• This medication is used for short term treatment of persistent heart burn. It works by
blocking a natural substance (dopamine). It speeds up stomach emptying and
movement of upper intestines. -✓✓What is Reglan?
• This medication may cause headaches. In fact, a headache is a sign it is working
properly. -✓✓What is nitroglycerine?
• This medication is favored for its ability to vasodilate and inhibit spasms of coronary
arteries. -✓✓What is Nifedipine?
• This medication is used in emergency situations to increase the heart rate. This
medication will cause GI system slow down, pupils to dilate, and urinary retention. -
✓✓What is atropine?
• This medication may cause magnesium overload. It may cause dependence. -
✓✓What is milk of magnesia?
• Short acting adrenergic before long acting adrenergic. Inhaled steroids after IV
steroids. Bronchodilators before inhaled steroids. -✓✓What are correct order for inhaled
medications?
Questions and Answers | Updated
Professional Prep with Verified Answers
| A+ Verified
• This medication is an osmotic laxative used to treat intermittent constipation and is
less habit-forming. -✓✓What is MiraLAX?
• The active components in this medication (an inhalation solution) are albuterol sulfate
and ipratropium bromide. -✓✓What is DuoNeb?
• This cardiac glycoside is used to treat HF, usually along with other medications. It is
also used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeat (such as chronic and atrial
fibrillation). Treating heart failure may help maintain the patients' ability to walk and
exercise and may improve the strength of your heart. -✓✓What is Digoxin?
• This medication is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by artery disease. This
medicine is also used to relieve an angina attack that is already occurring. -✓✓What is
nitroglycerin?
• Elevate the head of the bed, stop eating spicy foods, eat several small meals a day. -
✓✓What are non-pharmacological teachings for GERD?
• Development of thrush -✓✓What is a primary risk of inhaled steroids?
• This medication comes in these forms: spray, tablet, capsule, extended release,
packet, paste. -✓✓What is nitroglycerin?
• This drug may rarely cause muscle problems (which can rarely lead to very serious
conditions called rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune myopathy) tell your doctor right away
if you develop any of these symptoms during treatment and if these symptoms persist
after your doctor stops this drug: muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially with
fever or unusual tiredness), signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of
urine). -✓✓What is atorvastatin- any of the statins?
• This medication may cause serotonin syndrome. It may also cause arrhythmias. -
✓✓What is Zofran?
• Sildenafil citrate. -✓✓What is Viagra?
, • This is not considered a rescue inhaler. I should take this type of medication to control
my asthma. This may cause me to be agitated, notify my provider. This medication
helps control allergies. -✓✓What is Singulair/leukotriene blocker precautions?
• This medication contains atropine which is contraindicated for patients with glaucoma.
This medication treats diarrhea. -✓✓What is Lomotil?
• These medications can be troublesome for patients with congestive heart failure
because of the potential to cause swelling. -✓✓What are steroids.
• Signs of toxicity include bradycardia, GI complaints and yellow-green halos.
Bradycardia alone is reason enough to hold this medication. -✓✓What is Digoxin?
• These medications: relieve symptoms of acid reflux, or GERD. Treat duodenal or
stomach ulcer. Treat damage to lower esophagus caused by acid reflux. Should be
taken on an empty stomach. Are inactivated by antacids. -✓✓What are proton-pump
inhibitors?
• Take missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next
dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a
double dose to make up for missed one. -✓✓What are teaching points for patients
taking anti-hypertensives, such as Procardia?
• This medication is used for short term treatment of persistent heart burn. It works by
blocking a natural substance (dopamine). It speeds up stomach emptying and
movement of upper intestines. -✓✓What is Reglan?
• This medication may cause headaches. In fact, a headache is a sign it is working
properly. -✓✓What is nitroglycerine?
• This medication is favored for its ability to vasodilate and inhibit spasms of coronary
arteries. -✓✓What is Nifedipine?
• This medication is used in emergency situations to increase the heart rate. This
medication will cause GI system slow down, pupils to dilate, and urinary retention. -
✓✓What is atropine?
• This medication may cause magnesium overload. It may cause dependence. -
✓✓What is milk of magnesia?
• Short acting adrenergic before long acting adrenergic. Inhaled steroids after IV
steroids. Bronchodilators before inhaled steroids. -✓✓What are correct order for inhaled
medications?
