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Pharma Long Quiz - Key
Pharma Long Quiz - Key
1. Epinephrine is added to local anesthetic preparations to: A. Prolong anesthetic action B. Lower blood pressure
2. Kristine complains of a severe sore throat after the extraction of her two wisdom teeth. Viscous lidocaine (Xylocaine) is ordered. Which of the following should be included in client teaching concerning the use of viscous lidocaine? A. Take viscous lidocaine with fluids to soothe sore throat B. Instruct client to use a humidifier while taking viscous lidocaine C. Advise client to wait 60 minutes before eating after drug application D. Encourage client to take viscous lidocaine with food to reduce GI distress 3. Which statement by Trinity indicates a need for more teaching about baclofen (Lioresal) by the nurse? A. Ill take my pills with my meals. C. I wont have wine with dinner anymore. B. Ill drive myself to work each day. D. Ill use sunscreen when I go outside. 4. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for more teaching by the nurse concerning fluoxetine (Prozac) therapy? A. I will take this medication in the morning. D. I will check with my doctor before I take any other B. I will use calamine lotion if I get a skin rash. medications. C. It will take a month before I feel better. 5. Which of the following interventions should the nurse stress to Camille, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, while on lithium therapy to control the manic phase A. Weigh self once a month D. Avoid eating cheese and bananas and drinking B. Restrict fluid intake to prevent edema wine C. Do not restrict sodium intake 6. The following can be used as antiparkinsons agent except: A. Bromocriptine (Parlodel) B. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) C. Carbidopa levodopa D. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
7. The nurse instills 2 drops of 0.5% solution of atropine (Isopto-Atropine) in each eye to dilate the pupils, paralyze the eye muscles, and facilitate the eye examination. Which statement by Mr. Manuel indicates that he understands the instructions given following instillation of atropine? A. My son will drive me home after the exam. C. I plan to go to the beach after this appointment. B. If my eyes itch its OK to rub them. D. I will mow the lawn as soon as I get home. 8. All of the following are cholinergics except: A. Edrophonium HCl (Tensilon) B. Bethanecol (Urecholine)
9. All of the following are effects of parasympathomimetics except: A. Miosis C. Bronchoconstriction B. Increased heart rate D. urinary bladder contraction 10. All of the following are adrenergics except: A. Terbutaline sulfate (Bricanyl) B. Propranolol (Inderal)
11. Administering a beta blocker to a patient who is also receiving a calcium channel blocker may result to: A. Hypertension and bradycardia C. Hypotension and bradycardia B. Tachycardia and hypertension D. Tachycardia and hypotension 12. The physician decides to order nitroglycerin transdermal patches. Which instruction is important for the client? A. Remove patch when showering B. Replace the transdermal patch every 8 hours C. Do not stand near microwave ovens while in use D. Put on an extra transdermal patch if chest pain occurs
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