PHARMACOLOGY CLEAR AND SIMPLE-EXAM
UPDATED2024//2025 TESTBANK
Celecoxib (Celebrex) - CORRECT ANSWER Prescribed for osteoarthritis but
contraindicated in individuals allergic to sulfa due to its sulfur molecule content.
Procainamide - CORRECT ANSWER Administered in 4 divided doses over 24 hours,
best implemented with a q6h dosing schedule.
Dopamine (Intropin) - CORRECT ANSWER Continuous IV infusion that may require
healthcare provider notification if urinary output decreases significantly.
Morphine sulfate and ketorolac - CORRECT ANSWER Can be administered
concurrently for additive analgesic effect, reducing the need for higher doses of
morphine.
Propylthiouracil (PTU) - CORRECT ANSWER Inhibits synthesis of thyroid hormones,
used to control hyperthyroidism by reducing T3 and T4 production.
Misoprostol (Cytotec) - CORRECT ANSWER Prescribed with ibuprofen to prevent GI
bleeding, with the most important teaching point being the use of contraception.
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) - CORRECT ANSWER Indicated for heart failure as a beta-1
adrenergic agonist, improving cardiac output in cardiac decompensation.
Opioid analgesics - CORRECT ANSWER Caution should be exercised with concurrent
use of benzodiazepines due to increased risk of respiratory depression.
Inflammatory bowel disease - CORRECT ANSWER Condition posing the highest risk
for complications during the use of an opioid analgesic.
Valsartan (Diovan) - CORRECT ANSWER An angiotensin II receptor antagonist used
for hypertension, with reduced blood pressure indicating desired effect.
Blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER Measurement reduced from 160/90 to 130.80
after angiotensin II receptor antagonist prescription.
Spironolactone - CORRECT ANSWER Aldosterone antagonist prescribed for heart
failure, requiring avoidance of high potassium foods.
Tinnitus - CORRECT ANSWER Early sign of salicylate toxicity, requiring immediate
notification of healthcare provider.
UPDATED2024//2025 TESTBANK
Celecoxib (Celebrex) - CORRECT ANSWER Prescribed for osteoarthritis but
contraindicated in individuals allergic to sulfa due to its sulfur molecule content.
Procainamide - CORRECT ANSWER Administered in 4 divided doses over 24 hours,
best implemented with a q6h dosing schedule.
Dopamine (Intropin) - CORRECT ANSWER Continuous IV infusion that may require
healthcare provider notification if urinary output decreases significantly.
Morphine sulfate and ketorolac - CORRECT ANSWER Can be administered
concurrently for additive analgesic effect, reducing the need for higher doses of
morphine.
Propylthiouracil (PTU) - CORRECT ANSWER Inhibits synthesis of thyroid hormones,
used to control hyperthyroidism by reducing T3 and T4 production.
Misoprostol (Cytotec) - CORRECT ANSWER Prescribed with ibuprofen to prevent GI
bleeding, with the most important teaching point being the use of contraception.
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) - CORRECT ANSWER Indicated for heart failure as a beta-1
adrenergic agonist, improving cardiac output in cardiac decompensation.
Opioid analgesics - CORRECT ANSWER Caution should be exercised with concurrent
use of benzodiazepines due to increased risk of respiratory depression.
Inflammatory bowel disease - CORRECT ANSWER Condition posing the highest risk
for complications during the use of an opioid analgesic.
Valsartan (Diovan) - CORRECT ANSWER An angiotensin II receptor antagonist used
for hypertension, with reduced blood pressure indicating desired effect.
Blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER Measurement reduced from 160/90 to 130.80
after angiotensin II receptor antagonist prescription.
Spironolactone - CORRECT ANSWER Aldosterone antagonist prescribed for heart
failure, requiring avoidance of high potassium foods.
Tinnitus - CORRECT ANSWER Early sign of salicylate toxicity, requiring immediate
notification of healthcare provider.
