NURS 2110 101 Pharmacotherapeutics Nursing Final Exam (204
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A child is receiving a combination albuterol and ipratropium (DuoNeb) inhalation treatment. The
patient complains of a dry mouth and sore throat. What should the nurse do?
Choice A: Contact the provider to report systemic anticholinergic side effects.
Choice B: Discontinue the aerosol treatment immediately.
Choice C: Notify the provider of a possible allergic reaction.
Choice D: Reassure the patient that these are expected side effects. Choice D: Reassure the
patient that these are expected side effects.
A patient with persistent, frequent asthma exacerbations asks a nurse about a long-acting beta2
agonist medication. What should the nurse tell this patient?
Choice A: LABAs are safer than short-acting beta2agonists.
Choice B: LABAs can be used on an as-needed basis to treat symptoms.
Choice C: LABAs reduce the risk of asthma-related deaths.
Choice D: LABAs should be combined with an inhaled glucocorticoid. Choice D: LABAs
should be combined with an inhaled glucocorticoid.
Which information should the nurse include when teaching a patient about inhaled
glucocorticoids?
Choice A: Inhaled glucocorticoids have many significant adverse effects.
Choice B: The principal side effects of inhaled glucocorticoids include hypertension and weight
gain.
Choice C: Use of a spacer decreases the effectiveness of the drug.
Choice D: Patients should rinse the mouth and gargle after administering inhaled
glucocorticoids. Choice D: Patients should rinse the mouth and gargle after administering
inhaled glucocorticoids.
A patient is taking oral theophylline for maintenance therapy of stable asthma. A nurse instructs
the patient to avoid using which substance to prevent a complication?
Choice A: Tobacco
Choice B: Cimetidine
Choice C: Marijuana
Choice D: Caffeine
Choice E: All of the above Choice E: All of the above
, Which finding in a patient taking phenylephrine nasal spray, every 2 hours would indicate that
the patient has developed an adverse effect?
Choice A: Dry mouth and constipation
Choice B: Drowsiness and sedation
Choice C: Congestion and stuffiness
Choice D: Itching and skin rash Choice C: Congestion and stuffiness
Which of the following teaching points would be incorrect about oral antihistamines?
A.Loratadine should cause less sedation than diphenhydramine
B.You should take it only when you are experiencing symptoms
C.This medication does not help congestion
D.This medication should be taken daily during allergy season B.You should take it only
when you are experiencing symptoms
A patient will be taking a 2 week course of combination therapy with omeprazole (Prilosec) and
other drugs for a peptic ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori. The nurse expects a drug from
which class to be ordered with the omeprazole?
Choice A: Antibiotics
Choice B: Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
Choice C: Antacids
Choice D: Antiemetics Choice A: Antibiotics
A patient in the intensive care unit has a nasogastric tube and is also receiving a proton pump
inhibitor (PPI). The nurse recognizes that the purpose of the PPI is which effect?
Choice A: Promote gastric motility
Choice B: Reduce bacteria levels in the stomach
Choice C: Reduce gastric gas formation (flatulence)
Choice D: Prevent stress ulcers Choice D: Prevent stress ulcers
A patient is scheduled to undergo a diagnostic bowel procedure. The nurse expects which drug to
be used to induce total cleansing of the bowel?
Choice A: docusate sodium (Colace)
Choice B: magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia)
Choice C: mineral oil
Choice D: polyethylene glycol electrolyte Solution (GoLYTELY) Choice D: polyethylene
glycol electrolyte Solution (GoLYTELY)
A patient is severely constipated and needs immediate relief. The nurse knows that which class
of laxative will provide the most rapid results?
Choice A: Bulk-forming laxative, such as psyllium (Metamucil)
Choice B: Stool softener, such as docusate salts (Colace)
Choice C: Milk of Magnesia (MOM)
Choice D: An antacid Choice C: Milk of Magnesia (MOM)
Terms in this Set)
A child is receiving a combination albuterol and ipratropium (DuoNeb) inhalation treatment. The
patient complains of a dry mouth and sore throat. What should the nurse do?
Choice A: Contact the provider to report systemic anticholinergic side effects.
Choice B: Discontinue the aerosol treatment immediately.
Choice C: Notify the provider of a possible allergic reaction.
Choice D: Reassure the patient that these are expected side effects. Choice D: Reassure the
patient that these are expected side effects.
A patient with persistent, frequent asthma exacerbations asks a nurse about a long-acting beta2
agonist medication. What should the nurse tell this patient?
Choice A: LABAs are safer than short-acting beta2agonists.
Choice B: LABAs can be used on an as-needed basis to treat symptoms.
Choice C: LABAs reduce the risk of asthma-related deaths.
Choice D: LABAs should be combined with an inhaled glucocorticoid. Choice D: LABAs
should be combined with an inhaled glucocorticoid.
Which information should the nurse include when teaching a patient about inhaled
glucocorticoids?
Choice A: Inhaled glucocorticoids have many significant adverse effects.
Choice B: The principal side effects of inhaled glucocorticoids include hypertension and weight
gain.
Choice C: Use of a spacer decreases the effectiveness of the drug.
Choice D: Patients should rinse the mouth and gargle after administering inhaled
glucocorticoids. Choice D: Patients should rinse the mouth and gargle after administering
inhaled glucocorticoids.
A patient is taking oral theophylline for maintenance therapy of stable asthma. A nurse instructs
the patient to avoid using which substance to prevent a complication?
Choice A: Tobacco
Choice B: Cimetidine
Choice C: Marijuana
Choice D: Caffeine
Choice E: All of the above Choice E: All of the above
, Which finding in a patient taking phenylephrine nasal spray, every 2 hours would indicate that
the patient has developed an adverse effect?
Choice A: Dry mouth and constipation
Choice B: Drowsiness and sedation
Choice C: Congestion and stuffiness
Choice D: Itching and skin rash Choice C: Congestion and stuffiness
Which of the following teaching points would be incorrect about oral antihistamines?
A.Loratadine should cause less sedation than diphenhydramine
B.You should take it only when you are experiencing symptoms
C.This medication does not help congestion
D.This medication should be taken daily during allergy season B.You should take it only
when you are experiencing symptoms
A patient will be taking a 2 week course of combination therapy with omeprazole (Prilosec) and
other drugs for a peptic ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori. The nurse expects a drug from
which class to be ordered with the omeprazole?
Choice A: Antibiotics
Choice B: Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
Choice C: Antacids
Choice D: Antiemetics Choice A: Antibiotics
A patient in the intensive care unit has a nasogastric tube and is also receiving a proton pump
inhibitor (PPI). The nurse recognizes that the purpose of the PPI is which effect?
Choice A: Promote gastric motility
Choice B: Reduce bacteria levels in the stomach
Choice C: Reduce gastric gas formation (flatulence)
Choice D: Prevent stress ulcers Choice D: Prevent stress ulcers
A patient is scheduled to undergo a diagnostic bowel procedure. The nurse expects which drug to
be used to induce total cleansing of the bowel?
Choice A: docusate sodium (Colace)
Choice B: magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia)
Choice C: mineral oil
Choice D: polyethylene glycol electrolyte Solution (GoLYTELY) Choice D: polyethylene
glycol electrolyte Solution (GoLYTELY)
A patient is severely constipated and needs immediate relief. The nurse knows that which class
of laxative will provide the most rapid results?
Choice A: Bulk-forming laxative, such as psyllium (Metamucil)
Choice B: Stool softener, such as docusate salts (Colace)
Choice C: Milk of Magnesia (MOM)
Choice D: An antacid Choice C: Milk of Magnesia (MOM)
