NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
NURS 617 Pharm Exam 2 LATEST
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All of the following respiratory agents are safe to use in pregnancy except
a. brompheniramine ( dimetane )
b. potassium iodide
c. hydrocortisone
d. dextromethorphan ( Delsym )
b. potassium iodide
antihistamines have antagonistic activity on cholinergic receptors leading to
anticholinergic adverse effects. Examples of anticholinergic adverse effects include
a. bronchospasm
b. nasal stuffiness
c. pruritus
d. tachycardia
d. tachycardia
beta blockers are used therapeutically in patients with angina
a. decrease the time allowed for coronary blood flow
b. increase cardiac output
C. increase the time that the heart is in diastole
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d. increase myocardial oxygen consumption
C. increase the time that the heart is in diastole
A pediatric patient who weighs 30lbs is prescribed Prednisolone 1.5mg / kg / day as a "
burst therapy " for asthma exacerbation. Please calculate a dose in whole number of
mg for a total daily dose of Prednisolone
20
All of the following therapies are used as acute therapy for a cluster headache
except a. Intranasal lidocaine
b. Intranasal sumatriptan ( imitrex )
c. Ergotamine derivative
d. Verapamil
d. Verapamil
A disadvantage to the use of nicotinic acid ( niacin ) for hyperlipidemia is ?
a. It is associated with constipation
b. it may cause a life - threatening myopathy
c. It commonly produces flushing in the face and neck area
d. It will decrease the absorption of other oral drugs given simultaneously
c. It commonly produces flushing in the face and neck area
although most asthmatics are controlled with a combination of medications , the class
that provides the most effective bronchodilation is ?
a. Anticholinergic inhalants
b. Beta 2 adrenergic agents
C. Cromones
d. Methylxanthines
b. Beta 2 adrenergic agents
,NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists ( ARBS )
a. May be prescribed to pregnant women without fear of causing
fetal harm
b. Are excreted both in the urine and the bile C.Have limited use
due to multiple adverse effects
d. Commonly cause a persistent cough as an adverse drug reaction
b. Are excreted both in the urine and the bile
According to the textbook , preferred step 4 treatment for persistent asthma in 12 y / o
children and adults is
a. Cromolyn
b. Low dose ICS C. Medium dose ICS
d. Medium dose ICS + LABA
d. Medium dose ICS + LABA
Although most antiemetics also produce sedation , which of the following is the least
likely to have this effect
a. Dronabinol ( marinol )
b. Ondansetron ( zofran ) C. Promethazine ( Phenergan )
d. Trimethobenzamide ( Tigan )
b. Ondansetron ( zofran )
, NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
Beta blockers must be used with caution in patients who have heart failure. Which of
the following statements describe possible consequences of slowing the heart rate in a
patient with HF ?
a. May increase perfusion of coronary arteries
b. May increase cardiac contractility
C. May increase myocardial oxygen supply
d. May decrease cardiac output to a critical level
d. May decrease cardiac output to a critical level
Bile acid sequestrants
a. Are all considered pregnancy category D
b. Are activated from a prodrug to an active form in the liver
c. Reduce the amount of cholesterol stored in adipose tissue
NURS 617 Pharm Exam 2 LATEST
COMPLETE QUESTION AND ANSWER
100% Guaranteed Pass
All of the following respiratory agents are safe to use in pregnancy except
a. brompheniramine ( dimetane )
b. potassium iodide
c. hydrocortisone
d. dextromethorphan ( Delsym )
b. potassium iodide
antihistamines have antagonistic activity on cholinergic receptors leading to
anticholinergic adverse effects. Examples of anticholinergic adverse effects include
a. bronchospasm
b. nasal stuffiness
c. pruritus
d. tachycardia
d. tachycardia
beta blockers are used therapeutically in patients with angina
a. decrease the time allowed for coronary blood flow
b. increase cardiac output
C. increase the time that the heart is in diastole
,NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
d. increase myocardial oxygen consumption
C. increase the time that the heart is in diastole
A pediatric patient who weighs 30lbs is prescribed Prednisolone 1.5mg / kg / day as a "
burst therapy " for asthma exacerbation. Please calculate a dose in whole number of
mg for a total daily dose of Prednisolone
20
All of the following therapies are used as acute therapy for a cluster headache
except a. Intranasal lidocaine
b. Intranasal sumatriptan ( imitrex )
c. Ergotamine derivative
d. Verapamil
d. Verapamil
A disadvantage to the use of nicotinic acid ( niacin ) for hyperlipidemia is ?
a. It is associated with constipation
b. it may cause a life - threatening myopathy
c. It commonly produces flushing in the face and neck area
d. It will decrease the absorption of other oral drugs given simultaneously
c. It commonly produces flushing in the face and neck area
although most asthmatics are controlled with a combination of medications , the class
that provides the most effective bronchodilation is ?
a. Anticholinergic inhalants
b. Beta 2 adrenergic agents
C. Cromones
d. Methylxanthines
b. Beta 2 adrenergic agents
,NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists ( ARBS )
a. May be prescribed to pregnant women without fear of causing
fetal harm
b. Are excreted both in the urine and the bile C.Have limited use
due to multiple adverse effects
d. Commonly cause a persistent cough as an adverse drug reaction
b. Are excreted both in the urine and the bile
According to the textbook , preferred step 4 treatment for persistent asthma in 12 y / o
children and adults is
a. Cromolyn
b. Low dose ICS C. Medium dose ICS
d. Medium dose ICS + LABA
d. Medium dose ICS + LABA
Although most antiemetics also produce sedation , which of the following is the least
likely to have this effect
a. Dronabinol ( marinol )
b. Ondansetron ( zofran ) C. Promethazine ( Phenergan )
d. Trimethobenzamide ( Tigan )
b. Ondansetron ( zofran )
, NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
Beta blockers must be used with caution in patients who have heart failure. Which of
the following statements describe possible consequences of slowing the heart rate in a
patient with HF ?
a. May increase perfusion of coronary arteries
b. May increase cardiac contractility
C. May increase myocardial oxygen supply
d. May decrease cardiac output to a critical level
d. May decrease cardiac output to a critical level
Bile acid sequestrants
a. Are all considered pregnancy category D
b. Are activated from a prodrug to an active form in the liver
c. Reduce the amount of cholesterol stored in adipose tissue
