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1. A high school student starts vomiting and goes to see the school nurse. The student asks the nurse what part of his brain makes him vomit. What area of the brain will the nurse tell the student must be stimulated for vomiting to occur? a. Chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) b. Forebrain c. Hypothalamus d. Thalamus Ans: A Feedback: The CTZ has to be stimulated in order for vomiting to occur. The GI mucosa, hypothalamus, and thalamus are not associated with eliciting vomiting. The forebra...

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Chapter 51 Diuretic Agents Chapter 52 Drugs Affecting the Urinary Tract and the Bladder Chapter 53 Introduction to the Respiratory System Chapter 54 Drugs Acting on the Upper Respiratory Tract Chapter 55 Drugs Acting on the Lower Respiratory Tract

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Chapter 57 - Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Secretions |Test Bank - Focus on Nursing Pharmacology (8th Edition by Karch)

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1. What action does the histamine-2 antagonist administered by the nurse have on the human body that will help to prevent peptic ulcer disease? a. Destroys Helicobacter pylori b. Coats and protects the stomach lining c. Increases the pH of the secreted hydrochloric acid d. Reduces the amount of hydrochloric acid secreted Ans: D Feedback: Histamine-2 antagonists are administered to reduce the amount of hydrochloric acid secreted in the stomach, which helps to prevent peptic ulcer diseas...

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1. A 70-year-old man is being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with theophylline (Theo-Dur). What will be a priority assessment by the nurse? a. Ingestion of fatty foods b. Weight c. Activity level d. Use of nicotine Ans: D Feedback: Nutritional status, weight, and activity level would be important for a nurse to know about a COPD patient. However, it would be most important for the nurse to know whether the patient smokes or uses tobacco in other ways or smoking...

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Chapter 56 - Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System |Test Bank - Focus on Nursing Pharmacology (8th Edition by Karch)

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1. What is a unique characteristic of the gastrointestinal (GI) system? a. It contains multiple organs that work together. b. It is lined with epithelial tissue. c. It is the only system open to the external environment. d. The GI tract is sterile and contains no bacteria. Ans: C Feedback: The GI system is the only system that is open to the external environment. The definition of a system is multiple organs working together to perform a function or functions. Many systems are lined wi...

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1. A patient comes to the clinic with symptoms as seen in a cold. What group of upper respiratory drugs causes local vasoconstriction, which decreases blood flow and shrinks swollen membranes to improve air flow? a. Antitussives b. Decongestants c. Expectorants d. Mucolytics Ans: B Feedback: Decongestants cause local vasoconstriction that decreases blood flow to irritated and dilated capillaries of the mucous membranes lining the nasal passages and sinus cavities. This vasoconstriction ...

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1. The clinic nurse is admitting a 39-year-old woman who has come to the clinic complaining of left-sided tenderness, fever, chills, and flank pain. What does the nurse suspect the patient has? a. Cystitis b. Kidney stones c. Neurogenic bladder d. Pyelonephritis Ans: D Feedback: The fever and chills indicate an inflammatory process. Flank pain and left-sided tenderness indicate kidney swelling within the capsule. These symptoms indicate pyelonephritis. Kidney stones cause intense pain; ...

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Chapter 53 - Introduction to the Respiratory System |Test Bank - Focus on Nursing Pharmacology (8th Edition by Karch)

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1. A nurse is discussing ways the body protects itself against infection. What are the microscopic, hair- like projections of the cell membrane found in the nasal cavity, which transport foreign substances toward the throat where it can be swallowed and kept away from the respiratory system? a. Goblet cells b. Cilia c. Alveolar sacs d. Sinuses Ans: B Feedback: Cilia are found in the epithelial cells of the lining of the nasal cavity and are constantly in motion directing mucus and trapp...

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Chapter 51 - Diuretic Agents |Test Bank - Focus on Nursing Pharmacology (8th Edition by Karch)

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1. The class of diuretics that act to block the chloride pump in the distal convoluted tubules and leads to a loss of sodium and potassium and a minor loss of water is what? a. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors b. Osmotic diuretics c. Potassium-sparing diuretics d. Thiazide diuretics Ans: D Feedback: Thiazide diuretics work to block the chloride pump, which leads to a loss of sodium, potassium, and some water. They are considered mild diuretics. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors work to block t...

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Test Bank - Focus on Nursing Pharmacology (8th Edition by Karch) |Chapters 46-50|

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Chapter 46 Antianginal Agents Chapter 47 Lipid Lowering Agents Chapter 48 Drugs Affecting Blood Coagulation Chapter 49 Drugs Used to Treat Anemias Chapter 50 Introduction to the Renal System