FINAL EXAM - Pharmacology NR 293 || with True
Solutions.
Transdermal Scopolamine administration correct answers Anti-nausea patch placed behind ear at
least 4 hours prior and worn for 3 days max
Adrenergic Agonists correct answers Drugs that stimulate and mimic the actions of the
sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight); increase BP, HR, dilates airways, increases pupil
size
Corticosteroids averse effects correct answers Hyperglycemia, thinning of the skin, increased
risk of infection, edema, HTN, osteoporosis
Ondansetron (Zofran) adverse effects correct answers Headache, diarrhea, dizziness, prolonged
QT interval, cardiac dysrhythmias
ACE inhibitors adverse effects correct answers Angioedema, dry cough, hyperkalemia
Alosetron (Lotronex) adverse effects correct answers Constipation, which can result in
impaction, perforation, obstruction
CAI adverse effects correct answers Disturbances in Acid/Base and electrolyte balances,
metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia; increased blood sugar in diabetics
Dabigatran (Pradaxa) adverse effects correct answers GI upset and bleeding
Fibric Acid Derivatives adverse effects correct answers Abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea
Blurred vision, headache
Increased risk of gallstones
Prolonged prothrombin time
Liver studies may show increased enzyme levels
Older adults taking hypertensive medications need to be educated about: correct answers
Orthostatic hypotension
Isotretinoin adverse effects correct answers Suicidal ideation, bone pain, birth defects in pregnant
women
Milirinone adverse effects correct answers Cardiac dysrhythmia, hypotension, angina,
hypokalemia
Orlistat (Xenical) adverse effects correct answers Hepatotoxicity, increased defecation
Somatropin adverse effects correct answers Edema, hyperglycemia, pancreatitis
, Overuse of adrenergic nasal decongestants may cause: correct answers Rebound congestion,
dependence
Patients using topical tretinoin should be educated regarding: correct answers Photosensitivity -
wear suncreen
Amiodarone MOA and use correct answers Decreased action potential and prolonged QRS
duration; used for ventricular, supra-ventricular dysrhythmia
Anticholinergic drugs effect the: correct answers Parasympathetic nervous system
Anticoagulant interactions correct answers Gingko, garlic, ginseng, ginger all increase bleeding
risk
Heparin antidote correct answers Protamine
Warfarin antidote correct answers Vitamin K
Antihypertensives may cause what in males correct answers Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Isoniazid correct answers Antitubercular drug that decreases visual acuity (peripheral
neuropathy)
Ribavirin (Virazole) correct answers Antiviral that interferes with RNA/DNA synthesis which
inhibit protein synthesis + viral replication; used to treat RSV in children
Dexmedetomidine (Precedex) administration and uses correct answers By IV continuous for no
more than 24 hours; must be titrated on/off to prevent CV rebound; used for sedation/analgesia
for mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU
Antifungal used to treat Aspergillosis correct answers Caspofungin (Cancidas)
Basal dosing of insulin correct answers Administration of a long-acting insulin to keep the blood
glucose from fluctuating; mimics the natural action of the pancreas
DM patients taking beta blockers may experience what adverse effects correct answers Mask low
blood glucose
Cardiovascular effects of low-dose cholinergics correct answers Bradycardia and vasodilation
Metoprolol cardiovascular effects correct answers Slows HR, decreases BP. Administered to MI
patients to promote blood circulation
Primary hypothyroidism causes correct answers Congenital defects or loss following treatment,
or defective synthesis resulting from autoimmune disease
Solutions.
Transdermal Scopolamine administration correct answers Anti-nausea patch placed behind ear at
least 4 hours prior and worn for 3 days max
Adrenergic Agonists correct answers Drugs that stimulate and mimic the actions of the
sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight); increase BP, HR, dilates airways, increases pupil
size
Corticosteroids averse effects correct answers Hyperglycemia, thinning of the skin, increased
risk of infection, edema, HTN, osteoporosis
Ondansetron (Zofran) adverse effects correct answers Headache, diarrhea, dizziness, prolonged
QT interval, cardiac dysrhythmias
ACE inhibitors adverse effects correct answers Angioedema, dry cough, hyperkalemia
Alosetron (Lotronex) adverse effects correct answers Constipation, which can result in
impaction, perforation, obstruction
CAI adverse effects correct answers Disturbances in Acid/Base and electrolyte balances,
metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia; increased blood sugar in diabetics
Dabigatran (Pradaxa) adverse effects correct answers GI upset and bleeding
Fibric Acid Derivatives adverse effects correct answers Abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea
Blurred vision, headache
Increased risk of gallstones
Prolonged prothrombin time
Liver studies may show increased enzyme levels
Older adults taking hypertensive medications need to be educated about: correct answers
Orthostatic hypotension
Isotretinoin adverse effects correct answers Suicidal ideation, bone pain, birth defects in pregnant
women
Milirinone adverse effects correct answers Cardiac dysrhythmia, hypotension, angina,
hypokalemia
Orlistat (Xenical) adverse effects correct answers Hepatotoxicity, increased defecation
Somatropin adverse effects correct answers Edema, hyperglycemia, pancreatitis
, Overuse of adrenergic nasal decongestants may cause: correct answers Rebound congestion,
dependence
Patients using topical tretinoin should be educated regarding: correct answers Photosensitivity -
wear suncreen
Amiodarone MOA and use correct answers Decreased action potential and prolonged QRS
duration; used for ventricular, supra-ventricular dysrhythmia
Anticholinergic drugs effect the: correct answers Parasympathetic nervous system
Anticoagulant interactions correct answers Gingko, garlic, ginseng, ginger all increase bleeding
risk
Heparin antidote correct answers Protamine
Warfarin antidote correct answers Vitamin K
Antihypertensives may cause what in males correct answers Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Isoniazid correct answers Antitubercular drug that decreases visual acuity (peripheral
neuropathy)
Ribavirin (Virazole) correct answers Antiviral that interferes with RNA/DNA synthesis which
inhibit protein synthesis + viral replication; used to treat RSV in children
Dexmedetomidine (Precedex) administration and uses correct answers By IV continuous for no
more than 24 hours; must be titrated on/off to prevent CV rebound; used for sedation/analgesia
for mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU
Antifungal used to treat Aspergillosis correct answers Caspofungin (Cancidas)
Basal dosing of insulin correct answers Administration of a long-acting insulin to keep the blood
glucose from fluctuating; mimics the natural action of the pancreas
DM patients taking beta blockers may experience what adverse effects correct answers Mask low
blood glucose
Cardiovascular effects of low-dose cholinergics correct answers Bradycardia and vasodilation
Metoprolol cardiovascular effects correct answers Slows HR, decreases BP. Administered to MI
patients to promote blood circulation
Primary hypothyroidism causes correct answers Congenital defects or loss following treatment,
or defective synthesis resulting from autoimmune disease
