Test 3 Pharmacology
This quiz is based on Bowel Elimination, Perioperative Care, Adrenergics, Anticonvulsants, Muscoskeletal, Otic and Ophthalmic Drugs
- 1.
Symptoms of adrenergeric drugs would include the following:
- A.
Tachycardia, increased appetite, hypotension
- B.
Hypertension, bradycardia, increased appetite
- C.
Tachycardia, hypertension, decreased appetite
- D.
Bradycardia, increased appetite, hypotension
Correct Answer
C. Tachycardia, hypertension, decreased appetite -
- 2.
Anticonvulsant (Dilantin) is a common medicine used to treat the following condition
- A.
Petit Mal
- B.
Hypotension
- C.
Constipation
- D.
Grand Mal
Correct Answer
D. Grand Mal -
- 3.
As a nurse when teaching a client about their Anticonvulsant medication, you would know they understood by stating:
- A.
"I can take my medications as needed"
- B.
"It is important that I do not miss a dose because that may result in Status Epilepticus"
- C.
"If I miss a dose, I should take it immediately"
- D.
"It is ok that I drive or perform activities that require alertness"
Correct Answer
B. "It is important that I do not miss a dose because that may result in Status Epilepticus" -
- 4.
A surgical consent form can be signed if all the requirements are met except:
- A.
Procedure is spelled correctly
- B.
Client is not on any medications
- C.
Client does not understand procedure or wasn't explained about the procedure
- D.
Client is 18+ or has a guardian present
Correct Answer
C. Client does not understand procedure or wasn't explained about the procedure -
- 5.
A common side effect of Anticonvulsants would include which of the following:
- A.
Gingival Hyperplasia
- B.
Golden Urine
- C.
Hypertension
- D.
Alertness
Correct Answer
A. Gingival Hyperplasia -
- 6.
Carbamide Peroxide is used for which of the following:
- A.
Inflammation
- B.
Analgesic
- C.
Decongestant
- D.
Removal of Cerumen
Correct Answer
D. Removal of Cerumen -
- 7.
To instill ear drops in an adult the ear has to be:
- A.
Pulled down and back
- B.
Pulled out and down
- C.
Pulled up and back
- D.
Pulled up and forward
Correct Answer
C. Pulled up and back -
- 8.
The correct way to instill eye drops would be to:
- A.
Tilt head forward look at the floor and drop into eye
- B.
Tilt head sideways and look at the wall and drop into eye
- C.
Close eyes and drop into eyes
- D.
Tilt head backwards look at ceiling and drop into eyes
Correct Answer
D. Tilt head backwards look at ceiling and drop into eyes -
- 9.
Adrenergics are used to treat which of the following conditions:
- A.
Hypertension
- B.
Nausea
- C.
Vomiting
- D.
Cardiac arrest
Correct Answer
D. Cardiac arrest -
- 10.
An abnormal disturbance in the electrical activity in the brain is called:
- A.
Cerebral palsy
- B.
Autism
- C.
Seizures
- D.
Headache
Correct Answer
C. Seizures -
- 11.
Biphosphonates are used for which of the following conditions:
- A.
Osteoporosis
- B.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
- C.
Gout
- D.
Muscle Strains
Correct Answer
A. Osteoporosis -
- 12.
Rheumatoid Arthritis drug side effect of a metallic taste in mouth would be a result of which:
- A.
Insufficient dosage
- B.
Toxicity
- C.
Proper Administration
- D.
Nothing
Correct Answer
B. Toxicity -
- 13.
An increase in intraocular pressure would be caused by:
- A.
Conjunctivitis
- B.
Corneal Ulcer
- C.
Glaucoma
- D.
Trachoma
Correct Answer
C. Glaucoma -
- 14.
After a surgery has been performed which of the following would a nurse do:
- A.
Vital signs
- B.
Check locations of drains and characteristics
- C.
Check location, type, and rate of IV fluids
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 15.
80 year old Gina went into the hospital at 8:00AM for a colonoscopy procedure and was sent home 3:00PM, this is an example of which type of surgery:
- A.
Home care
- B.
Laser Surgery
- C.
Inpatient Surgery
- D.
Outpatient Surgery
Correct Answer
D. Outpatient Surgery -
- 16.
Inability to control elimination of stool is known as:
- A.
Flatulence
- B.
Diarrhea
- C.
Fecal Impaction
- D.
Fecal Incontinence
Correct Answer
D. Fecal Incontinence -
- 17.
56 year old James suffers from Irritable Bowel Syndrome and has been constipated, what classification is this known:
- A.
Primary
- B.
Pseudoconstipation
- C.
Secondary
- D.
Iatrogenic
Correct Answer
C. Secondary -
- 18.
An example of a hypertonic enema would be which of the following:
- A.
Soap Sud Enema
- B.
Normal Saline Solution
- C.
Mineral Oil
- D.
Sodium Phosphate Saline Solution
Correct Answer
D. Sodium Phosphate Saline Solution -
- 19.
A rectal suppository works by which of the following:
- A.
Irritation
- B.
Lubrication
- C.
Osmosis
- D.
CO2
Correct Answer
D. CO2 -
- 20.
Common preoperative drugs would include which of the following:
- A.
Sedatives
- B.
Anticholinergics
- C.
Narcotics
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 21.
A client suffering from shock postoperative would placed in which position:
- A.
Sims
- B.
Trendelenburg
- C.
Prone
- D.
Supine
Correct Answer
B. Trendelenburg -
- 22.
65 year old Jane is suffering from a tumor in her left arm, what type of surgery would be performed to temporarily relieve her of pain:
- A.
Palliative
- B.
Diagnostic
- C.
Exploratory
- D.
Cosmetic
Correct Answer
A. Palliative -
- 23.
Joe 48 years old is suffering from a superficial cyst, what is the urgency of this surgery:
- A.
Elective
- B.
Emergency
- C.
Urgent
- D.
Optional
Correct Answer
A. Elective -
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