(Prime care) pharm midterm quiz ½
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An order states that a drug should be administered on an empty stomach. This
generally means that the nurse should give the drug when? - correct answer One hour
before or 2 hours after a meal
The drug allergy reaction that produces a life-threatening reaction that can lead to
bronchospasm, laryngeal edema, respiratory distress and a drop in blood pressure is: -
correct answer Anaphylactic reaction that is treated with Epinephrine
The nurse should expect cholinergic drugs, such as Bethanecol (Urecholine) to: -
correct answer mimic the actions of the parasympathetic nervous system
Patients who are administered a new drug should be asked about the use of alternative
therapies, such as herbal supplements because: - correct answer many drug-alternative
therapy interactions can cause serious problems and should be avoided
The nurse plans to administer atropine to a patient on multiple medications. Which
agent would be safe to administer with atropine? - correct answer Narcotic analgesics
If a patient develops muscarinic antagonist toxicity from ingestion of a chemical, the
nurse should be prepared to: - correct answer administer physostigmine
A patient is being evaluated in the emergency department with a diagnosis of
anticholinergic poisoning (with an overdose of Atropine) versus psychosis. Which sign
or symptom would the nurse expect to find if the patient is experiencing poisoning? -
correct answer Dry mouth
An adult patient arrives at the emergency room after an overdose of cholinergic drugs.
The nurse anticipates administering what drug intravenously? - correct answer atropine
A patient brought into the emergency room is experiencing hypotension. Blood pressure
reads 86/48. What class/classes of drug is indicated for treatment? - correct answer
Alpha and Beta adrenergic agonists
Which body systems are most affected by epinephrine therapy? - correct answer
respiratory and cardiovascular
Many over-the-counter cold and allergy preparations contain phenylephrine, an alpha
agonist. Because this drug stimulates the effects of the alpha receptors, patients who
should be advised to avoid these drugs include patients with: - correct answer
hypertension
