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NSG 533 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
EXAM 2 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the
following medication is started:
digoxin
Patients with pheochromocytoma should avoid which of the
following classes of drugs because of the possibility of
developing hypertensive crisis?
beta 2 agonists
Harold, a 42-year-old African American, has moderate
persistent asthma. Which of the following asthma
medicationsshould be used cautiously, if at all?
salmeterol an inhaled long acting beta agonist
Long-acting beta-agonists (LTBAs) received a Black Box
Warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration due to
the
increased risk for asthma related deaths when LBTAs are used
The bronchodilator of choice for patients taking propranolol
is:
ipratropium
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James is a 52-year-old overweight smoker taking
theophylline for his persistent asthma. He tells his provider
he is going to start the Atkin's diet for weight loss. The
appropriate response would be:
recommended he try stopping smoking instead of taking Atkins
diet
Li takes theophylline for his persistent asthma and calls the
office with a complaint of nausea, vomiting, and headache.
The best advice for him would be to:
schedule him for an appt in 2--3 days which he can cancel if he is
better
Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) is an inhaled anticholinergic:
treatment of COPD
Christy has exercise-induced and mild persistent asthma and
is prescribed two puffs of albuterol 15 minutes
beforeiexercise and as needed for wheezing. One puff per
day of beclomethasone (QVAR) is also prescribed. Teaching
regarding herinhalers includes:
Beclomethasone needs to be used every day to tx asthma
When prescribing montelukast (Singulair) for asthma,
patients or parents of patients should be instructed:
aggression anxiety depression and or suicidal thoughts may occur
when taking montelukast
Montelukast (Singulair) may be prescribed for:
A 2 year old with moderate persistent asthma
The known drug interactions with the inhaled corticosteroid
beclomethasone (QVAR) include:
NSG 533 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
EXAM 2 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the
following medication is started:
digoxin
Patients with pheochromocytoma should avoid which of the
following classes of drugs because of the possibility of
developing hypertensive crisis?
beta 2 agonists
Harold, a 42-year-old African American, has moderate
persistent asthma. Which of the following asthma
medicationsshould be used cautiously, if at all?
salmeterol an inhaled long acting beta agonist
Long-acting beta-agonists (LTBAs) received a Black Box
Warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration due to
the
increased risk for asthma related deaths when LBTAs are used
The bronchodilator of choice for patients taking propranolol
is:
ipratropium
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James is a 52-year-old overweight smoker taking
theophylline for his persistent asthma. He tells his provider
he is going to start the Atkin's diet for weight loss. The
appropriate response would be:
recommended he try stopping smoking instead of taking Atkins
diet
Li takes theophylline for his persistent asthma and calls the
office with a complaint of nausea, vomiting, and headache.
The best advice for him would be to:
schedule him for an appt in 2--3 days which he can cancel if he is
better
Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) is an inhaled anticholinergic:
treatment of COPD
Christy has exercise-induced and mild persistent asthma and
is prescribed two puffs of albuterol 15 minutes
beforeiexercise and as needed for wheezing. One puff per
day of beclomethasone (QVAR) is also prescribed. Teaching
regarding herinhalers includes:
Beclomethasone needs to be used every day to tx asthma
When prescribing montelukast (Singulair) for asthma,
patients or parents of patients should be instructed:
aggression anxiety depression and or suicidal thoughts may occur
when taking montelukast
Montelukast (Singulair) may be prescribed for:
A 2 year old with moderate persistent asthma
The known drug interactions with the inhaled corticosteroid
beclomethasone (QVAR) include:
