Pharmacology Quiz: Multiple-choice Questions on Medications and Conditions

ANSWER:

heart palpitations (problem 1)

If the feces are dark or show signs of blood, D) notify the clinic.

B) The stomach’s parietal cells carry H2 receptors but not H1 receptors.

(4) D) four times each day

Infliximab (Remicade), letter C

Levodopa is option no. 6

C) give a mixture of antiemetics before giving the patient the medication

C) Blood ammonia levels, question 8

As stated in statement 9 (C), “Prilosec will help your heartburn, but it’s not designed to provide immediate relief of specific episodes of heartburn.”

Question 10: A) Toxicology of drugs

11) A laxative that forms fibers in bulk

Constipation is issue number twelve.

Question 13: If the meal has no fat, omit the dose.

B) They affect malignant cells at a particular stage of cellular proliferation.

A) The patient will have three to four loose bowel motions daily.

Please be aware that the information in the questions is what these responses are based on, and it is always advised to seek the advice of healthcare professionals or consult trustworthy sources for accurate and up-to-date information.

QUESTION:

Inquiry 16 A nurse is evaluating a female patient taking atropine sulfate and diphenoxylate HCl. Which of the following symptoms would make the nurse think the patient is having an allergic reaction?

A) Extremity numbness
B) Tiredness and a headache C) A toxic megacolon D) Urticaria

Inquiry 17 To talk about her ongoing constipation, a 73-year-old woman has made an appointment with her nurse practitioner. The woman claims that she still has constipation despite taking docusate daily and using cleansing enemas many times each week. What is best for the nurse to reply to this patient’s comments?

A) “You’ll probably need to increase the number of stool softeners you take because we become more susceptible to constipation as we age.”
B) “I’ll recommend you see a specialist because it’s possible you have a condition that affects your stomach or bowels.”
C) “Taking excessive amounts of laxatives may cause your bowels to become reliant on them, increasing your risk of constipation.”
D) “Try using a different over-the-counter laxative and see if that resolves your problem.”

Inquiry 18 A patient experiences diarrhea as a result of receiving antibiotics. For every loose bowel movement, he has to take two Lomotil (diphenoxylate HCl with atropine sulfate) tablets orally. The nurse should warn him that he might encounter

A) lightheadedness B) bradycardia C) aches in the muscles D) an increase in appetite

19th question A patient who commonly uses aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide (Mylanta) for indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach is seen at the clinic regularly. Which of the following should be evaluated by the nurse?

Blood glucose, serum phosphate, urine specific gravity, and aspartate transaminase values are only a few.

Inquiry 20 After experiencing continuous, bloody diarrhea for several months that didn’t seem to have an infectious cause, a teenage guy had a medical evaluation. The youngster has lost roughly 15 pounds this year and has sporadic abdominal pain. Which drug from the list below will most likely help this boy’s condition?

Lubiprostone, Mesalamine, Docusate, and Bismuth Subsalicylate are examples of drugs.

Inquiry 21 A 22-year-old lady with Crohn’s disease is given mesalamine (Asacol) on a prescription basis. Which of the following side effects connected to the new medicine therapy will the nurse discuss with the patient?

A) Loss of hair
B) A metallic flavor C) Tiredness D) Increasing appetite

Concerning 22, Dicyclomine (Bentyl) is given to a 58-year-old man to treat his irritable bowel syndrome. Which of the following conditions is a contraindication to dicyclomine therapy?

A) High blood pressure; B) Diabetes; C) Glaucoma; D) Rheumatoid arthritis

Query #23 A nurse is organizing the treatment for a woman, 59, who is receiving ranitidine therapy. The patient’s safety is a concern for the nurse. What would be an appropriate nursing diagnostic from the list below?

A) Diarrhea brought on by the adverse side effects of medication
B) Severe pain brought on by adverse medication side effects, headache
C) The possibility of harm from drug-induced drowsiness, lightheadedness, disorientation, or hallucinations
D) Potential Complication: Electrolyte Imbalance Resulting from Drug Therapy and Hypophosphatemia

24th question: a 57-year-old man will soon start 5-FU therapy for colon cancer. Which of the following will require the nurse’s attention the most in the first 72 hours of the initial treatment cycle?

Myelosuppression is a.
Cardiac incidents B
C) White blood cell low D) Vomiting and nauseous

25th question A patient is using cholestyramine. Which of the following typical drug side effects will the nurse check for?

A) Stomach ache
D) Indigestion B) Headache C) Constipation

Inquiry 26 A patient seeks assistance from the clinic to stop drinking alcohol. She has a 21-year history of binge drinking and is concerned that she will develop liver cirrhosis. To take disulfiram (Antabuse), the patient consents. Which of the following side effects will take alcohol and Antabuse together produce? The patient will learn from the nurse.

First, bradycardia
A slight headache, nausea, or diarrhea

Inquiry 27 A 52-year-old man is prescribed pancrelipase (Pancrease MT) because he lacks exocrine pancreatic secretions. The nurse will check for medication-related allergies before the medication therapy begins.

Ragweed, pollen, meat, seafood, and so forth.

Query #28 A patient receiving fludrocortisone at home is given discharge instructions by a nurse. The healthcare provider will urge the patient to follow a diet that is

1) poor in potassium and sodium
B) rich in potassium and low in sodium
High in iron, C
D) a lack of protein

Inquiry 29 A nurse knows that atropine sulfate and diphenoxylate HCl are beneficial adjuncts in treating diarrhea. Which of the following patients could experience damage from taking this medication?

A guy in his 80s with diarrhea brought on by Clostridium difficile infection B, a woman with severe diarrhea brought on by influenza
C) A man who started nasogastric tube feeding but suffered diarrhea soon after.
D) A 60-year-old woman who frequently experiences diarrhea while under a lot of stress

Inquiry 30 A 68-year-old man who has been taking omeprazole (Prilosec) for heartburn for a long time is receiving care from a clinic nurse. Which nursing interventions would be a top priority concerning the patient’s safety?

A) Explain to the patient how to take omeprazole one hour before meals B) Stress that the medication should not be chewed or crushed. C) Arrange for the patient to undergo bone density testing D) Keep an eye on the patient for the onset of diarrhea

Query #31 A young guy with ulcerative colitis is being treated with oral prednisone, and a nurse is in charge of his care. Which measures should the nurse take to reduce the likelihood of unfavorable medication effects and the risks of administering prednisone?

Avoid OTC antacids throughout treatment. Promote IV administration rather than oral. Teach the patient headache management techniques.
D) Thoroughly check for infections in the patient.

Inquiry 32 A woman diagnosed with a benign stomach ulcer and has several other chronic health issues have started taking ranitidine (Zantac). Which advice from the list below should the nurse give to this patient?

A) “Stopping smoking will greatly increase the likelihood that this medication will successfully treat your ulcer.”
B) “This medication will assist in getting rid of the stomach bacteria that caused your ulcer.”
C) “You should eat several small meals throughout the day instead of three substantial meals.”
D) “Take each ranitidine dose with an antacid of your choice.”

Problem 33 A patient is taking ranitidine (Zantac) for GERD. She requests permission to take an antacid because she is still experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort. Which of the following statements best describes the nurse’s response?

Yes, you are allowed to use an antacid containing ranitidine.
B) “No, the two medications will conflict.”
C) “Yes, but make sure to wait at least 2 hours before taking the antacid after you take the ranitidine.”
D) “I don’t suggest it. You could have horrible constipation.

Problem 34 Prednisone is used by a woman with an inflammatory skin illness to try and manage the symptoms of her condition. Which of the following potential nursing diagnoses should the nurse giving care to this patient give priority while organizing the patient’s care?

A) Excessive Fluid Volume
Acute confusion B) Constipation
D) Deteriorating Gas Exchange

35th question A 66-year-old man has been identified as having a duodenal ulcer brought on by Helicobacter pylori infection following an endoscopy. Which drug from the list below is most likely to be used to treat the patient’s H. pylori infection? (Check every box that applies.)the circumstance?

Antibiotics, PPIs, Cisapride (Propulsid), and Cisapride
D) Hydroxide of aluminum

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