MN 553 PHARMACOLOGY UNIT 4 QUIZ – QUESTION AND ANSWERS
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Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following medication is started:
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mine
When educating patients who are starting on inhaled corticosteroids, the provider should tell
them that:
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get any live vaccines before starting the medication.
osteroids need to be used daily during asthma exacerbations to be effective.
d rinse their mouths out after using the inhaled corticosteroid to prevent thrush.
e the dose number of inhalations of medication during colds to prevent
mic steroids.
Second-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are prescribed for seasonal
allergies because they are:
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e than first-generation antihistamines
than the first-generation antihistamines
roducts, therefore are covered by insurance
en with central nervous system (CNS) sedatives, such as alcohol
Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with
gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry?
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chicine
,chicine
pirin
en with codeine
Patients whose total dose of prednisone will exceed 1 gram will most likely need a second
prescription for:
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biguanide to prevent diabetes
a proton pump inhibitor to prevent peptic ulcer disease
NSAID to treat joint pain
diuretic to treat fluid retention
Patients prescribed aspirin therapy require education regarding the signs of aspirin toxicity.
An early sign of aspirin toxicity is:
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ools
Prior to developing a plan for the treatment of asthma, the patient’s asthma should be
classified according to the NHLBI Expert Panel 3 guidelines. In adults mild-persistent asthma
is classified as asthma symptoms that occur:
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it physical activity
ce a week
ce a week and less than once a day
Patients with a COPD exacerbation may require:
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nhaled corticosteroid dose
costeroid burst
haled beta-2-agonists
herapy
point
Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following medication is started:
Question options:
mine
When educating patients who are starting on inhaled corticosteroids, the provider should tell
them that:
Question options:
get any live vaccines before starting the medication.
osteroids need to be used daily during asthma exacerbations to be effective.
d rinse their mouths out after using the inhaled corticosteroid to prevent thrush.
e the dose number of inhalations of medication during colds to prevent
mic steroids.
Second-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are prescribed for seasonal
allergies because they are:
Question options:
e than first-generation antihistamines
than the first-generation antihistamines
roducts, therefore are covered by insurance
en with central nervous system (CNS) sedatives, such as alcohol
Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with
gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry?
Question options:
chicine
,chicine
pirin
en with codeine
Patients whose total dose of prednisone will exceed 1 gram will most likely need a second
prescription for:
Question options:
biguanide to prevent diabetes
a proton pump inhibitor to prevent peptic ulcer disease
NSAID to treat joint pain
diuretic to treat fluid retention
Patients prescribed aspirin therapy require education regarding the signs of aspirin toxicity.
An early sign of aspirin toxicity is:
Question options:
ools
Prior to developing a plan for the treatment of asthma, the patient’s asthma should be
classified according to the NHLBI Expert Panel 3 guidelines. In adults mild-persistent asthma
is classified as asthma symptoms that occur:
Question options:
it physical activity
ce a week
ce a week and less than once a day
Patients with a COPD exacerbation may require:
Question options:
nhaled corticosteroid dose
costeroid burst
haled beta-2-agonists
herapy
