RNSG 1301 Pharmacology Final Exam Study
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Antiemetics - Adverse Effects: Phenothiazines - CORRECT ANSWER: Adverse Effects
Include:
- Confusion, sedation, photosensitivity, dry mouth, constipation, extrapyramidal
reactions
Antiemetics: Mechanism of Action - CORRECT ANSWER: Most work by blocking one of
the vomiting pathways, thus blocking the stimulus that induces vomiting.
Important to identify the cause of vomiting/nausea
Bismuth Salicylate (Pepto Bismol): Cautions and contraindications - CORRECT
ANSWER: hypercalcemia, renal calculi.
Class II antiarrhythmics are contraindicated in client's with what health history? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Asthma
Compare and contrast mucolytics, decongestants, expectorants, and antihistamines. -
CORRECT ANSWER:
Constipation treatments: Administration considerations - CORRECT ANSWER:
Constipation treatments: Different types of medications - CORRECT ANSWER:
, Constipation treatments: Older client - CORRECT ANSWER:
Constipation treatments: Younger client - CORRECT ANSWER: usually can
reassure/manage expectations
if all normal in history and exam but stools are firm can add some electrolyte solution
with detailed guidance on amount
Describe the mechanism of action of corticosteroids on the airway? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 1) interfere w/ production of pro inflammatory mediators (i.e. COX-2,
bradykinin)
2) inhibition of innate immune system: interfere w/ migration of neutrophils to sites of
infection
3) inhibition of acquired immune system- apoptosis of activated T-lymphocytes-
apoptosis of B-lymphocytes (minimal effects on antibody production)
Drug-food interactions of quinidine - CORRECT ANSWER: * Can delay absorption, take
a while to take effect
*May take w/ food to prevent GI upset
How does a person maintain a normal GI function and health? - CORRECT ANSWER:
plenty of fiber; cardio; blood glucose
Identify adverse effects of diltiazem.(Cardizem) - CORRECT ANSWER: (CAPITALS
indicate life-threatening; Regular indicate most frequent.)
Guide Latest Update 2025-2026 Actual Exam 65
Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers
with Guaranteed A+ Verified by Professor
Antiemetics - Adverse Effects: Phenothiazines - CORRECT ANSWER: Adverse Effects
Include:
- Confusion, sedation, photosensitivity, dry mouth, constipation, extrapyramidal
reactions
Antiemetics: Mechanism of Action - CORRECT ANSWER: Most work by blocking one of
the vomiting pathways, thus blocking the stimulus that induces vomiting.
Important to identify the cause of vomiting/nausea
Bismuth Salicylate (Pepto Bismol): Cautions and contraindications - CORRECT
ANSWER: hypercalcemia, renal calculi.
Class II antiarrhythmics are contraindicated in client's with what health history? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Asthma
Compare and contrast mucolytics, decongestants, expectorants, and antihistamines. -
CORRECT ANSWER:
Constipation treatments: Administration considerations - CORRECT ANSWER:
Constipation treatments: Different types of medications - CORRECT ANSWER:
, Constipation treatments: Older client - CORRECT ANSWER:
Constipation treatments: Younger client - CORRECT ANSWER: usually can
reassure/manage expectations
if all normal in history and exam but stools are firm can add some electrolyte solution
with detailed guidance on amount
Describe the mechanism of action of corticosteroids on the airway? - CORRECT
ANSWER: 1) interfere w/ production of pro inflammatory mediators (i.e. COX-2,
bradykinin)
2) inhibition of innate immune system: interfere w/ migration of neutrophils to sites of
infection
3) inhibition of acquired immune system- apoptosis of activated T-lymphocytes-
apoptosis of B-lymphocytes (minimal effects on antibody production)
Drug-food interactions of quinidine - CORRECT ANSWER: * Can delay absorption, take
a while to take effect
*May take w/ food to prevent GI upset
How does a person maintain a normal GI function and health? - CORRECT ANSWER:
plenty of fiber; cardio; blood glucose
Identify adverse effects of diltiazem.(Cardizem) - CORRECT ANSWER: (CAPITALS
indicate life-threatening; Regular indicate most frequent.)
