PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM RASMUSSEN
NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
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. -
ANSWER>>>What is Reglan?
This medication may cause headaches. In fact, a headache is a sign it
is working properly. - ANSWER>>>What is nitroglycerine?
This medication is favored for its ability to vasodilate and inhibit
spasms of coronary arteries. - ANSWER>>>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. - ANSWER>>>What is atropine?
This medication may cause magnesium overload. It may cause
dependence. - ANSWER>>>What is milk of magnesia?
Short acting adrenergic before long acting adrenergic. Inhaled steroids
after IV steroids. Bronchodilators before inhaled steroids. -
ANSWER>>>What are correct order for inhaled medications?
This type of medication is used when shallow breath sounds are heard
in the upper lobes (diminished breath sounds), especially when
accompanied by wheezes. - ANSWER>>>What is a bronchodilator?
They cause vasodilation by blocking angiotensin 2 and they cause
diuresis by blocking aldosterone production. Together, these actions
,reduce cardiac work and support circulation. - ANSWER>>>What are
ACE inhibitors?
Potassium levels between 5.1 mEq/L to 6.0 mEq/L. -
ANSWER>>>What is mild hyperkalemia? (Normal range 3.5-5)
Amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac), felodipine,
isradipine, nicardipine, nifedipine, nisoldipine, verapamil (calan,
verelan). Almost all end in 'pine.' - ANSWER>>>What are examples of
calcium channel blockers?
I may develop flushing and an headache. I may develop constipation. I
should not stop taking this medication abruptly or without talking to my
provider. I should not drink grapefruit juice. - ANSWER>>>What are
some patient statements that indicate they understand their calcium
channel blockers?
Vitamin K. - ANSWER>>>What is the antidote to coumadin?
Antibiotic may alter its effects. I should avoid dark green leafy
vegetables. I should notify the provider if I notice bleeding gums or
blood in my urine. I should be cautious with drinking cranberry juice. -
ANSWER>>>What are statements of understanding teaching points
of coumadin?
It opens coronary arteries to feed your heart. - ANSWER>>>What is
nifedipine (Procardia)?
They are used to treat various conditions, including high blood
pressure, angina, Raynaud's phenomenon and some abnormal heart
rhythms (arrhythmias). They are also used to try to stop premature
labor in pregnancy. - ANSWER>>>What are calcium channel
blockers?
, Diuretics, oxygen, and morphine offer therapeutic benefits to people in
this distress. - ANSWER>>>What is heart failure?
This medication is an osmotic laxative used to treat intermittent
constipation and is less habit-forming. - ANSWER>>>What is
MiraLAX?
The active components in this medication (an inhalation solution) are
albuterol sulfate and ipratropium bromide. - ANSWER>>>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. - ANSWER>>>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. - ANSWER>>>What is nitroglycerin?
Elevate the head of the bed, stop eating spicy foods, eat several small
meals a day. - ANSWER>>>What are non-pharmacological teachings
for GERD?
Development of thrush - ANSWER>>>What is a primary risk of
inhaled steroids?
This medication comes in these forms: spray, tablet, capsule,
extended release, packet, paste. - ANSWER>>>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
NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
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. -
ANSWER>>>What is Reglan?
This medication may cause headaches. In fact, a headache is a sign it
is working properly. - ANSWER>>>What is nitroglycerine?
This medication is favored for its ability to vasodilate and inhibit
spasms of coronary arteries. - ANSWER>>>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. - ANSWER>>>What is atropine?
This medication may cause magnesium overload. It may cause
dependence. - ANSWER>>>What is milk of magnesia?
Short acting adrenergic before long acting adrenergic. Inhaled steroids
after IV steroids. Bronchodilators before inhaled steroids. -
ANSWER>>>What are correct order for inhaled medications?
This type of medication is used when shallow breath sounds are heard
in the upper lobes (diminished breath sounds), especially when
accompanied by wheezes. - ANSWER>>>What is a bronchodilator?
They cause vasodilation by blocking angiotensin 2 and they cause
diuresis by blocking aldosterone production. Together, these actions
,reduce cardiac work and support circulation. - ANSWER>>>What are
ACE inhibitors?
Potassium levels between 5.1 mEq/L to 6.0 mEq/L. -
ANSWER>>>What is mild hyperkalemia? (Normal range 3.5-5)
Amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac), felodipine,
isradipine, nicardipine, nifedipine, nisoldipine, verapamil (calan,
verelan). Almost all end in 'pine.' - ANSWER>>>What are examples of
calcium channel blockers?
I may develop flushing and an headache. I may develop constipation. I
should not stop taking this medication abruptly or without talking to my
provider. I should not drink grapefruit juice. - ANSWER>>>What are
some patient statements that indicate they understand their calcium
channel blockers?
Vitamin K. - ANSWER>>>What is the antidote to coumadin?
Antibiotic may alter its effects. I should avoid dark green leafy
vegetables. I should notify the provider if I notice bleeding gums or
blood in my urine. I should be cautious with drinking cranberry juice. -
ANSWER>>>What are statements of understanding teaching points
of coumadin?
It opens coronary arteries to feed your heart. - ANSWER>>>What is
nifedipine (Procardia)?
They are used to treat various conditions, including high blood
pressure, angina, Raynaud's phenomenon and some abnormal heart
rhythms (arrhythmias). They are also used to try to stop premature
labor in pregnancy. - ANSWER>>>What are calcium channel
blockers?
, Diuretics, oxygen, and morphine offer therapeutic benefits to people in
this distress. - ANSWER>>>What is heart failure?
This medication is an osmotic laxative used to treat intermittent
constipation and is less habit-forming. - ANSWER>>>What is
MiraLAX?
The active components in this medication (an inhalation solution) are
albuterol sulfate and ipratropium bromide. - ANSWER>>>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. - ANSWER>>>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. - ANSWER>>>What is nitroglycerin?
Elevate the head of the bed, stop eating spicy foods, eat several small
meals a day. - ANSWER>>>What are non-pharmacological teachings
for GERD?
Development of thrush - ANSWER>>>What is a primary risk of
inhaled steroids?
This medication comes in these forms: spray, tablet, capsule,
extended release, packet, paste. - ANSWER>>>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
