WGU D441 OA DRUGS EXAM 268 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is misoprostol? - CORRECT ANSWER prostaglandins
antiulcer agent
misoprostol indications - CORRECT ANSWER prevention of gastric ulcers in
patients taking NSAIDs. Also induces labor by ripening the cervix
misoprostol MOA - CORRECT ANSWER decrease stomach acid secretion, increase
production of protective mucus and bicarbonate. causes uterine contractions
misoprostol side effects - CORRECT ANSWER dysmenorrhea, go upset
misoprostol black box warnings - CORRECT ANSWER miscarriage, premature birth,
birth defects
misoprostol NC - CORRECT ANSWER assess women of childbearing age for
pregnancy before administering for ulcer prevention
what is epoetin alfa? - CORRECT ANSWER erythropoiesis stimulating agent
epoetin alfa indications - CORRECT ANSWER anemia related to chronic kidney
disease, HIV, chemotherapy
,epoetin alfa MOA - CORRECT ANSWER stimulates bone marrow to PRODUCE RBCS
epoetin alfa contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER Hgb level > 11 g/dL,
uncontrolled hypertension
epoetin alfa side effects - CORRECT ANSWER HYPERTENSION, bone pain, increased
risk of seizures
epoetin alfa black box warnings - CORRECT ANSWER thromboembolic events (MI,
stroke), tumor progression/reoccurrence
epoetin alfa NC - CORRECT ANSWER do not agitate vial, monitor BP, Hgb, Hct
epoetin alfa PT - CORRECT ANSWER ensure adequate dietary iron intake
what is salmeterol? - CORRECT ANSWER bronchodilator -sterol
Beta2 adrenergic agonist
salmeterol indications - CORRECT ANSWER asthma, cop
salmeterol MOA - CORRECT ANSWER binds to beta2 receptors in the lungs causing
bronchodilation
salmeterol side effects - CORRECT ANSWER chest pain, TACHYCARDIA,
palpitations, tremors, anxiety
, salmeterol PT - CORRECT ANSWER if using with inhaled glucocorticoid, use
bronchodilator first, wait 5 minutes, then use glucocorticoid.
salmeterol long or short acting - CORRECT ANSWER long acting- taken DAILY for
CONTROL of asthma
what is spironolactone? - CORRECT ANSWER diuretic
potassium sparing diuretics
spironolactone indications - CORRECT ANSWER heart failure, hypertension
spironolactone MOA - CORRECT ANSWER blocks aldosterone, promoting excretion
of sodium and water, but RETENTION OF POTASSIUM
spironolactone contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER severe kidney failure
spironolactone side effects - CORRECT ANSWER HYPERKALEMIA, amenorrhea,
gynecomastia, impotence
spironolactone black box warning - CORRECT ANSWER increase size of TUMORS
spironolactone NC - CORRECT ANSWER monitor potassium levels and EKG
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is misoprostol? - CORRECT ANSWER prostaglandins
antiulcer agent
misoprostol indications - CORRECT ANSWER prevention of gastric ulcers in
patients taking NSAIDs. Also induces labor by ripening the cervix
misoprostol MOA - CORRECT ANSWER decrease stomach acid secretion, increase
production of protective mucus and bicarbonate. causes uterine contractions
misoprostol side effects - CORRECT ANSWER dysmenorrhea, go upset
misoprostol black box warnings - CORRECT ANSWER miscarriage, premature birth,
birth defects
misoprostol NC - CORRECT ANSWER assess women of childbearing age for
pregnancy before administering for ulcer prevention
what is epoetin alfa? - CORRECT ANSWER erythropoiesis stimulating agent
epoetin alfa indications - CORRECT ANSWER anemia related to chronic kidney
disease, HIV, chemotherapy
,epoetin alfa MOA - CORRECT ANSWER stimulates bone marrow to PRODUCE RBCS
epoetin alfa contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER Hgb level > 11 g/dL,
uncontrolled hypertension
epoetin alfa side effects - CORRECT ANSWER HYPERTENSION, bone pain, increased
risk of seizures
epoetin alfa black box warnings - CORRECT ANSWER thromboembolic events (MI,
stroke), tumor progression/reoccurrence
epoetin alfa NC - CORRECT ANSWER do not agitate vial, monitor BP, Hgb, Hct
epoetin alfa PT - CORRECT ANSWER ensure adequate dietary iron intake
what is salmeterol? - CORRECT ANSWER bronchodilator -sterol
Beta2 adrenergic agonist
salmeterol indications - CORRECT ANSWER asthma, cop
salmeterol MOA - CORRECT ANSWER binds to beta2 receptors in the lungs causing
bronchodilation
salmeterol side effects - CORRECT ANSWER chest pain, TACHYCARDIA,
palpitations, tremors, anxiety
, salmeterol PT - CORRECT ANSWER if using with inhaled glucocorticoid, use
bronchodilator first, wait 5 minutes, then use glucocorticoid.
salmeterol long or short acting - CORRECT ANSWER long acting- taken DAILY for
CONTROL of asthma
what is spironolactone? - CORRECT ANSWER diuretic
potassium sparing diuretics
spironolactone indications - CORRECT ANSWER heart failure, hypertension
spironolactone MOA - CORRECT ANSWER blocks aldosterone, promoting excretion
of sodium and water, but RETENTION OF POTASSIUM
spironolactone contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER severe kidney failure
spironolactone side effects - CORRECT ANSWER HYPERKALEMIA, amenorrhea,
gynecomastia, impotence
spironolactone black box warning - CORRECT ANSWER increase size of TUMORS
spironolactone NC - CORRECT ANSWER monitor potassium levels and EKG
