Test 3 Pharmacology

23 Questions | By Jolester | Last updated: Dec 26, 2012 | Total Attempts: 102

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This quiz is based on Bowel Elimination, Perioperative Care, Adrenergics, Anticonvulsants, Muscoskeletal, Otic and Ophthalmic Drugs

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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
2.

Anticonvulsant (Dilantin) is a common medicine used to treat the following condition
- A.
  
  Petit Mal
- B.
  
  Hypotension
- C.
  
  Constipation
- 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"
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
5.

A common side effect of Anticonvulsants would include which of the following:
- A.
  
  Gingival Hyperplasia
- B.
  
  Golden Urine
- C.
  
  Hypertension
- D.
  
  Alertness
6.

Carbamide Peroxide is used for which of the following:
- A.
  
  Inflammation
- B.
  
  Analgesic
- C.
  
  Decongestant
- 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
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
9.

Adrenergics are used to treat which of the following conditions:
- A.
  
  Hypertension
- B.
  
  Nausea
- C.
  
  Vomiting
- 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
11.

Biphosphonates are used for which of the following conditions:
- A.
  
  Osteoporosis
- B.
  
  Rheumatoid Arthritis
- C.
  
  Gout
- D.
  
  Muscle Strains
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
13.

An increase in intraocular pressure would be caused by:
- A.
  
  Conjunctivitis
- B.
  
  Corneal Ulcer
- C.
  
  Glaucoma
- D.
  
  Trachoma
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
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
16.

Inability to control elimination of stool is known as:
- A.
  
  Flatulence
- B.
  
  Diarrhea
- C.
  
  Fecal Impaction
- 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
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
19.

A rectal suppository works by which of the following:
- A.
  
  Irritation
- B.
  
  Lubrication
- C.
  
  Osmosis
- D.
  
  CO2
20.

Common preoperative drugs would include which of the following:
- A.
  
  Sedatives
- B.
  
  Anticholinergics
- C.
  
  Narcotics
- D.
  
  All the above
21.

A client suffering from shock postoperative would placed in which position:
- A.
  
  Sims
- B.
  
  Trendelenburg
- C.
  
  Prone
- D.
  
  Supine
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
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