Pharmacology Exam 2 Review
Smartprep Examinations
1. Antipyretic medications (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen) are used to alleviate the
discomforts of fever and to protect vulnerable organs, such as the brain, from extreme
elevations in body temperature. However, the use of aspirin in children is limited due
tothe possibility of what disease?
a. Guillain-Barré syndrome
b. Munchausen's syndrome
c. Angelman's syndrome
d. Reye's syndrome
2. What nursing interventions are included in the plan of care for a client receiving
antacidsto relieve GI discomfort?
a. Limit fluid intake to decrease dilution of the medication in the stomach.
b. Administer this drug with other drugs or food.
,c. Have the patient swallow the antacid whole and do not crush or chew the tablet.
d. Administer the antacid 1 hour before or 2 hours after other oral medications.
,3. A nurse is caring for a client receiving intrathecal baclofen. The client is unresponsive.
After asking a coworker to contact the provider, the nurse anticipates performing
whichintervention?
a. Obtaining an electrocardiogram
b. Preparing to support respirations
c. Administering diazepam to prevent seizures
, d. Administering an antidote to baclofen
4. A nurse is presenting an educational event for a group of new parents. One topic that
thenurse addresses are the overuse of acetaminophen, which can cause liver toxicity.
What would the nurse tell the parents it is important to do?
a. “Monitor their child's temperature carefully and regulate the Tylenol dose based on
thefever.”
b. “Check the label of over-the-counter (OTC) medications carefully to watch for inclusions
of acetaminophen in the ingredients.”
c. “Mix OTC children's medications to get the best coverage for their child's symptoms.”
“Do not give acetaminophen (Tylenol) unless you receive a doctor's order.”
d.
Smartprep Examinations
1. Antipyretic medications (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen) are used to alleviate the
discomforts of fever and to protect vulnerable organs, such as the brain, from extreme
elevations in body temperature. However, the use of aspirin in children is limited due
tothe possibility of what disease?
a. Guillain-Barré syndrome
b. Munchausen's syndrome
c. Angelman's syndrome
d. Reye's syndrome
2. What nursing interventions are included in the plan of care for a client receiving
antacidsto relieve GI discomfort?
a. Limit fluid intake to decrease dilution of the medication in the stomach.
b. Administer this drug with other drugs or food.
,c. Have the patient swallow the antacid whole and do not crush or chew the tablet.
d. Administer the antacid 1 hour before or 2 hours after other oral medications.
,3. A nurse is caring for a client receiving intrathecal baclofen. The client is unresponsive.
After asking a coworker to contact the provider, the nurse anticipates performing
whichintervention?
a. Obtaining an electrocardiogram
b. Preparing to support respirations
c. Administering diazepam to prevent seizures
, d. Administering an antidote to baclofen
4. A nurse is presenting an educational event for a group of new parents. One topic that
thenurse addresses are the overuse of acetaminophen, which can cause liver toxicity.
What would the nurse tell the parents it is important to do?
a. “Monitor their child's temperature carefully and regulate the Tylenol dose based on
thefever.”
b. “Check the label of over-the-counter (OTC) medications carefully to watch for inclusions
of acetaminophen in the ingredients.”
c. “Mix OTC children's medications to get the best coverage for their child's symptoms.”
“Do not give acetaminophen (Tylenol) unless you receive a doctor's order.”
d.
