Pharmacology Final Exam study guide
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
FOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
VERIFIED
Addiction - CORRECT ANSWERS loss of control over use of a substance with a compulsion or
use for the substance
Can ipecac and and activated charcoal be given? - CORRECT ANSWERS no
Can topical medications have systemic effects? - CORRECT ANSWERS yes
(some do; some don't)
Define thyroid storm - CORRECT ANSWERS severe hyperthyroidism where the temperature
increases, heart rate increases, fever develops, and tachycardia occurs
(can lead to congestive heart failure)
Describe the pharmacological effect of alcohol - CORRECT ANSWERS CNS depressant
(decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness possibly leading to coma or
death)
Describe the use of ACTH - CORRECT ANSWERS increases sugar in the blood
Discuss nursing interventions to decrease constipation - CORRECT ANSWERS increase fiber,
fluid, and exercise
(can administer laxatives if MD orders it)
Discuss the client teaching required for a client taking "iron therapy" - CORRECT ANSWERS no
milk, take vitamin C, the stool will be black and tarry
, Discuss the client teaching required for a client taking "ophthalmic solutions" - CORRECT
ANSWERS do not use discolored solutions and do not touch eye with dropper
Discuss the client teaching required for a client taking "oral birth contraceptives" - CORRECT
ANSWERS take at same time everyday, if you miss one day take it as soon as possible, if you miss
two or more days use another form of contraceptive, and if patient smokes or has old age they are at risk
for strokes
Discuss the need for fluids to prevent constipation - CORRECT ANSWERS 3-4L of water for
bulk-laxatives
Discuss the potential complications of vomiting (emesis) - CORRECT ANSWERS aspiration
(check their gag reflex)
[the stomach acids may become more basic]
Discuss the safety of antithyroid medications during pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS don't
take it
(not safe)
Discuss the treatment of of topical fungal infections - CORRECT ANSWERS it takes time to clear
up
Habituation - CORRECT ANSWERS pattern of repeated use where the person feels better with
use of a substance than without it
How do antacids work? - CORRECT ANSWERS neutralizes, or slows down, the acid in the
stomach
[alters the pH in the stomach]
How do H2 antagonists work? - CORRECT ANSWERS inhibits the secretions of acid in the
stomach
[alters the pH in the stomach]
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
FOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
VERIFIED
Addiction - CORRECT ANSWERS loss of control over use of a substance with a compulsion or
use for the substance
Can ipecac and and activated charcoal be given? - CORRECT ANSWERS no
Can topical medications have systemic effects? - CORRECT ANSWERS yes
(some do; some don't)
Define thyroid storm - CORRECT ANSWERS severe hyperthyroidism where the temperature
increases, heart rate increases, fever develops, and tachycardia occurs
(can lead to congestive heart failure)
Describe the pharmacological effect of alcohol - CORRECT ANSWERS CNS depressant
(decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness possibly leading to coma or
death)
Describe the use of ACTH - CORRECT ANSWERS increases sugar in the blood
Discuss nursing interventions to decrease constipation - CORRECT ANSWERS increase fiber,
fluid, and exercise
(can administer laxatives if MD orders it)
Discuss the client teaching required for a client taking "iron therapy" - CORRECT ANSWERS no
milk, take vitamin C, the stool will be black and tarry
, Discuss the client teaching required for a client taking "ophthalmic solutions" - CORRECT
ANSWERS do not use discolored solutions and do not touch eye with dropper
Discuss the client teaching required for a client taking "oral birth contraceptives" - CORRECT
ANSWERS take at same time everyday, if you miss one day take it as soon as possible, if you miss
two or more days use another form of contraceptive, and if patient smokes or has old age they are at risk
for strokes
Discuss the need for fluids to prevent constipation - CORRECT ANSWERS 3-4L of water for
bulk-laxatives
Discuss the potential complications of vomiting (emesis) - CORRECT ANSWERS aspiration
(check their gag reflex)
[the stomach acids may become more basic]
Discuss the safety of antithyroid medications during pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS don't
take it
(not safe)
Discuss the treatment of of topical fungal infections - CORRECT ANSWERS it takes time to clear
up
Habituation - CORRECT ANSWERS pattern of repeated use where the person feels better with
use of a substance than without it
How do antacids work? - CORRECT ANSWERS neutralizes, or slows down, the acid in the
stomach
[alters the pH in the stomach]
How do H2 antagonists work? - CORRECT ANSWERS inhibits the secretions of acid in the
stomach
[alters the pH in the stomach]
