Portage NURS 251 Test 2 Questions With Complete
Solutions
"Antihistamine," it is referencing drugs that Correct Answer
block H1 receptors
1. Define the following terms: Alternative medicine,
complementary medicine, dietary supplement, and herbal
medicine. Correct Answer Alternative medicine- herbal
medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, reflexology, and
any other therapies traditionally not emphasized in Western
medical schools.
Complementary medicine- alternative medicine when used
simultaneously with, rather than instead of, standard Western
medicine.
Dietary supplement - a product that contains an ingredient
intended to supplement the diet, including vitamins, minerals,
herbs, or other botanicals.
Herbal medicine- the practice of using herbs (plant components
including bark, roots, leave, seeds, flowers, fruit of trees, and
extracts of these plants) to heal
10. What organ can go into failure if exposed to toxic levels of
acetaminophen? Correct Answer Liver
11. List at least three different pieces of information that can be
found on a "Drug Facts" label. Correct Answer Any of the
,following: Active ingredients, purpose, use, warnings,
directions, other information, and inactive ingredients
12. True or False- Herbal supplements come from natural
substances and therefore are harmless. Correct Answer False
13. Provide an example of an herbal supplement that has
evidence that is has at least some efficacy in a specific
condition. Provide the condition as well. Correct Answer St.
John Wort- depression
Garlic- blood pressure
Omega-3 Fatty Acids- Cholesterol
Echinacea- preventing the common cold
2. List three qualities that would make a medication appropriate
for OTC status: Correct Answer any three of the following-
Consumer must be able to:
· Diagnose the condition
· Monitor effectiveness
· Benefits of correct use are greater than the risks
Drugs Must have:
· Favorable adverse events profile
· Limited interactions with other drugs
· Low potential for abuse
· High Therapeutic Index
Drugs must be:
· Easy to use
· Easy to monitor
, 3. Describe the difference in regulation or oversight of an OTC
medication and a typical dietary supplement: Correct Answer
The main difference regarding the regulation of dietary
supplements and herbal supplements compared to prescription
and OTC medication is that they have no requirement to show
proof of efficacy.
4. Match the cough and cold medication to its specific use
1. Guaifenesin
2. Phenylephrine
3. Dextromethorphan
4. Diphenhydramine
A. Runny nose
B. Dry cough
C. Nasal congestion
D. Productive cough Correct Answer 1. Guaifenesin -
productive cough
2. Phenylephrine - nasal congestion
3. Dextromethorphan - dry cough
4. Diphenhydramine - runny nose
5. Provide an example of an antihistamine that can also be used
to help patients sleep. Correct Answer Diphenhydramine or
Benadryl
6. What varies between different antihistamines leading to
different adverse effect profile? Correct Answer how strong
their anticholinergic effects are. Anticholinergic effect happens
when a drug blocks acetylcholine at its receptor site.
Solutions
"Antihistamine," it is referencing drugs that Correct Answer
block H1 receptors
1. Define the following terms: Alternative medicine,
complementary medicine, dietary supplement, and herbal
medicine. Correct Answer Alternative medicine- herbal
medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, reflexology, and
any other therapies traditionally not emphasized in Western
medical schools.
Complementary medicine- alternative medicine when used
simultaneously with, rather than instead of, standard Western
medicine.
Dietary supplement - a product that contains an ingredient
intended to supplement the diet, including vitamins, minerals,
herbs, or other botanicals.
Herbal medicine- the practice of using herbs (plant components
including bark, roots, leave, seeds, flowers, fruit of trees, and
extracts of these plants) to heal
10. What organ can go into failure if exposed to toxic levels of
acetaminophen? Correct Answer Liver
11. List at least three different pieces of information that can be
found on a "Drug Facts" label. Correct Answer Any of the
,following: Active ingredients, purpose, use, warnings,
directions, other information, and inactive ingredients
12. True or False- Herbal supplements come from natural
substances and therefore are harmless. Correct Answer False
13. Provide an example of an herbal supplement that has
evidence that is has at least some efficacy in a specific
condition. Provide the condition as well. Correct Answer St.
John Wort- depression
Garlic- blood pressure
Omega-3 Fatty Acids- Cholesterol
Echinacea- preventing the common cold
2. List three qualities that would make a medication appropriate
for OTC status: Correct Answer any three of the following-
Consumer must be able to:
· Diagnose the condition
· Monitor effectiveness
· Benefits of correct use are greater than the risks
Drugs Must have:
· Favorable adverse events profile
· Limited interactions with other drugs
· Low potential for abuse
· High Therapeutic Index
Drugs must be:
· Easy to use
· Easy to monitor
, 3. Describe the difference in regulation or oversight of an OTC
medication and a typical dietary supplement: Correct Answer
The main difference regarding the regulation of dietary
supplements and herbal supplements compared to prescription
and OTC medication is that they have no requirement to show
proof of efficacy.
4. Match the cough and cold medication to its specific use
1. Guaifenesin
2. Phenylephrine
3. Dextromethorphan
4. Diphenhydramine
A. Runny nose
B. Dry cough
C. Nasal congestion
D. Productive cough Correct Answer 1. Guaifenesin -
productive cough
2. Phenylephrine - nasal congestion
3. Dextromethorphan - dry cough
4. Diphenhydramine - runny nose
5. Provide an example of an antihistamine that can also be used
to help patients sleep. Correct Answer Diphenhydramine or
Benadryl
6. What varies between different antihistamines leading to
different adverse effect profile? Correct Answer how strong
their anticholinergic effects are. Anticholinergic effect happens
when a drug blocks acetylcholine at its receptor site.
