NSG 830 Exam 2 (Mod 5-8) Questions With Complete
Solutions
Adverse Effects of Atropine Correct Answers - Xerostomia (dry
mouth)
- blurred vision
- prevents constriction of the pupil (photophobia)
- increase of IOP
- urinary retention
- constipation
- anhidrosis (absence of sweat)
- tachycardia
Adverse effects of levothyroxine Correct Answers - nervous
energy
- some patients may feel like their heart is racing
Antitussive Concerns of Benzonatate Correct Answers -
Overdose can cause seizures, dysrhythmia, and death
- Small doses can cause confusion, hallucinations, and chest
numbness
- Cannot be used in children under 10 years old (could be fatal)
- Must be swallowed intact
Antitussive Concerns with Dextromethorphan Correct Answers
- high doses can cause euphoria
- risk of abuse
Antitussive Concerns with Diphenhydramine Correct Answers -
Can cause sedation
,- Its anticholinergic effects can be problematic in elderly
patients
Antitussive Opioid Concerns Correct Answers - risk of abuse
- respiratory depression with high doses
Beta blockers can cause ____________ since they block glucose
production. Correct Answers Hypoglycemia
Can you combine the antihypertensive medications? Correct
Answers No.
There would be an increased risk of mortality
Common adverse effects of calcium channel blockers. Correct
Answers - Peripheral edema
- constipation
- bradycardia
- decreased cardiac output
- gingival hyperplasia
Common adverse effects of thiazide diuretics Correct Answers -
Hypokalemia
- Dehydration
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperuricemia
Dihydropyridines vs Non-dihydropyridines Correct Answers -
Both are used for management of HTN and chronic stable
angina
- Dihydropyridines are prominently vasodilators
, - Non-dihydropyridines can also be used for cardiac
dysrhythmias
Due to the short half-life of PTU how often does this medication
need to be taken each day? Correct Answers 2-4 times per day
Effects of alpha-adrenergic antagonists Correct Answers -
miosis
- decreased strength of heart contraction
- vasodilation of blood vessels
- relaxation of sphincter in the urinary bladder
- relaxation of sphincter in the prostate
- difficulty reaching orgasm or ejaculating
Effects of Beta1 and Beta2 antagonists Correct Answers Beta1:
decreased heart rate and heart contraction
Beta2: bronchoconstriction of the lung, uterine contractions, and
contraction of the detrusor muscle in the urinary bladder
Example of a Niacin Correct Answers Niacin
First generation antihistamine characteristics Correct Answers -
Have anticholinergic effects
- Can dry secretions (due to anticholinergic effects)
- More sedating that second generation
- Have been around much longer than second generation
- Much cheaper
How do beta blockers manage angina? Correct Answers -
Decrease HR
- Decrease conduction
Solutions
Adverse Effects of Atropine Correct Answers - Xerostomia (dry
mouth)
- blurred vision
- prevents constriction of the pupil (photophobia)
- increase of IOP
- urinary retention
- constipation
- anhidrosis (absence of sweat)
- tachycardia
Adverse effects of levothyroxine Correct Answers - nervous
energy
- some patients may feel like their heart is racing
Antitussive Concerns of Benzonatate Correct Answers -
Overdose can cause seizures, dysrhythmia, and death
- Small doses can cause confusion, hallucinations, and chest
numbness
- Cannot be used in children under 10 years old (could be fatal)
- Must be swallowed intact
Antitussive Concerns with Dextromethorphan Correct Answers
- high doses can cause euphoria
- risk of abuse
Antitussive Concerns with Diphenhydramine Correct Answers -
Can cause sedation
,- Its anticholinergic effects can be problematic in elderly
patients
Antitussive Opioid Concerns Correct Answers - risk of abuse
- respiratory depression with high doses
Beta blockers can cause ____________ since they block glucose
production. Correct Answers Hypoglycemia
Can you combine the antihypertensive medications? Correct
Answers No.
There would be an increased risk of mortality
Common adverse effects of calcium channel blockers. Correct
Answers - Peripheral edema
- constipation
- bradycardia
- decreased cardiac output
- gingival hyperplasia
Common adverse effects of thiazide diuretics Correct Answers -
Hypokalemia
- Dehydration
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperuricemia
Dihydropyridines vs Non-dihydropyridines Correct Answers -
Both are used for management of HTN and chronic stable
angina
- Dihydropyridines are prominently vasodilators
, - Non-dihydropyridines can also be used for cardiac
dysrhythmias
Due to the short half-life of PTU how often does this medication
need to be taken each day? Correct Answers 2-4 times per day
Effects of alpha-adrenergic antagonists Correct Answers -
miosis
- decreased strength of heart contraction
- vasodilation of blood vessels
- relaxation of sphincter in the urinary bladder
- relaxation of sphincter in the prostate
- difficulty reaching orgasm or ejaculating
Effects of Beta1 and Beta2 antagonists Correct Answers Beta1:
decreased heart rate and heart contraction
Beta2: bronchoconstriction of the lung, uterine contractions, and
contraction of the detrusor muscle in the urinary bladder
Example of a Niacin Correct Answers Niacin
First generation antihistamine characteristics Correct Answers -
Have anticholinergic effects
- Can dry secretions (due to anticholinergic effects)
- More sedating that second generation
- Have been around much longer than second generation
- Much cheaper
How do beta blockers manage angina? Correct Answers -
Decrease HR
- Decrease conduction
