NURS 615 ADVANCED
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS) MARYVILLE
UNIVERSITY) COMPLETE TESTED QUESTIONS
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WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS| GURANTEED PASS| TOP RATED A+.
NURS 615
Pass the NUR 615 advanced pharmacotherapeutics exam 2025/2026 with
confidence. This exam resource features questions in areas like: patient
care, med-surg, pharmacology, and critical thinking. This study guide is
perfect for ADN, BSN, and graduate nursing students preparing for exams
and clinical practice.
What is Tiotropium (SPIRIVA) used to treat? ....... ANSWER .......Used
in the management/ maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) which includes chronic bronchitis and
emphysema.
What is the drug classification of Tiotropium? ....... ANSWER .......>It is
a long-acting, 24H anticholinergic-bronchodilator.
>It is a muscurinic receptor antagonist, often referred to as an
antimuscurinic or anticholinergic agent.
What is the mechanism of action of Tiotropium (SPIRIVA) .......
ANSWER .......It does not display selectivity for specific muscarinic
receptors, when topically applied it acts mainly on M3 muscarinic
receptors[8] located on smooth muscle cells and submucosal glands. This
, leads to a reduction in smooth muscle contraction and mucus secretion
and thus produces a bronchodilatory effect.
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What are the adverse effects with montelukast (Singular) ....... ANSWER
.......Anxiety, aggression, depression, suicidal thoughts,
What patient teaching should accompany the prescription of montelukast
(Singulair)? ....... ANSWER .......Teach pt regarding adverse effect about
aggression , depression suicidal thoughts that could occur
What patient teaching should be provided when prescribing inhaled
corticosteroids? ....... ANSWER .......They should be taken 2x a day
every day for the use of prevention of asthma.
Rinse mouth after use to prevent oral thrush.
What ethnic background should not be prescribed long-acting beta
agonists? ....... ANSWER .......African Americans, increased incidence of
death in this population
What medication would you prescribe for bronchospasm for a patient
taking propranolol? ....... ANSWER .......Ipratropium
What is the mechanism of action of albuterol? ....... ANSWER
.......Activation of beta adrenergic receptors lead to relaxation of the
muscle of the lung and opening and dilation of the airway
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS) MARYVILLE
UNIVERSITY) COMPLETE TESTED QUESTIONS
Page | 1
WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS| GURANTEED PASS| TOP RATED A+.
NURS 615
Pass the NUR 615 advanced pharmacotherapeutics exam 2025/2026 with
confidence. This exam resource features questions in areas like: patient
care, med-surg, pharmacology, and critical thinking. This study guide is
perfect for ADN, BSN, and graduate nursing students preparing for exams
and clinical practice.
What is Tiotropium (SPIRIVA) used to treat? ....... ANSWER .......Used
in the management/ maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) which includes chronic bronchitis and
emphysema.
What is the drug classification of Tiotropium? ....... ANSWER .......>It is
a long-acting, 24H anticholinergic-bronchodilator.
>It is a muscurinic receptor antagonist, often referred to as an
antimuscurinic or anticholinergic agent.
What is the mechanism of action of Tiotropium (SPIRIVA) .......
ANSWER .......It does not display selectivity for specific muscarinic
receptors, when topically applied it acts mainly on M3 muscarinic
receptors[8] located on smooth muscle cells and submucosal glands. This
, leads to a reduction in smooth muscle contraction and mucus secretion
and thus produces a bronchodilatory effect.
Page | 2
What are the adverse effects with montelukast (Singular) ....... ANSWER
.......Anxiety, aggression, depression, suicidal thoughts,
What patient teaching should accompany the prescription of montelukast
(Singulair)? ....... ANSWER .......Teach pt regarding adverse effect about
aggression , depression suicidal thoughts that could occur
What patient teaching should be provided when prescribing inhaled
corticosteroids? ....... ANSWER .......They should be taken 2x a day
every day for the use of prevention of asthma.
Rinse mouth after use to prevent oral thrush.
What ethnic background should not be prescribed long-acting beta
agonists? ....... ANSWER .......African Americans, increased incidence of
death in this population
What medication would you prescribe for bronchospasm for a patient
taking propranolol? ....... ANSWER .......Ipratropium
What is the mechanism of action of albuterol? ....... ANSWER
.......Activation of beta adrenergic receptors lead to relaxation of the
muscle of the lung and opening and dilation of the airway
