Pharm Test 2

Question 1

Which of the following antibiotics can cause red man syndrome?

Accepted Answer

vancomycin

Question 2

A patient has been prescribed metronidazole. Which of the following should the nurse educate the pt not to use?

Accepted Answer

alcohol, lithium

Question 3

Which of the following pieces of education should a nurse include when taking dantrolene?

Accepted Answer

get up slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension, avoid alcohol while taking, avoid driving or hazardous activities

Question 4

A pt is receiving IV antielepileptic therapy. Which antiepileptic durg is effective against generalized seizures?

Accepted Answer

valporic acid

Question 5

Which of the following antibiotics can cause ototoxicity? SATA

Accepted Answer

erythromycin, gentamicin, vancomycin

Question 6

Which of the following are nursing considerations for cabidopa/levodopa? SATA

Accepted Answer

may take up to 6 months for therapeutic effects, monitor for orthostatic hypotension, strict adherence to avoid symptomatic "off" period, educate to avoid protein intake close to administration times

Question 7

A patient started experiencing hallucinations after taking carbidopa. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

too high of a dose

Question 8

A nurse needs to administer phenytoin 300mgIV bolus to a pt. At minimum, how many min should the nurse adminster it?

Accepted Answer

6 min

Question 9

A pt on sulfamethoxazole is experiencing the following symptoms: Sore throat,blisters, fever. What should the nurse do:

Accepted Answer

stop - apply cool, moist compress; give antihistimines/analegsics

Question 10

Which of the following antibiotics can cause teeth staining?

Accepted Answer

tetracycline, doxycycline

Question 11

A chemo pt suffers from nausea & tells you they are interested in cannabis. What education should you include?

Accepted Answer

ingesting cannabis has a longer onset than inhaling cannabis

Question 12

Ginko Biloba is proven to have which of the following effects? SATA

Accepted Answer

increase vasodilation, decrease platelet aggregation

Question 13

Drug holidays can diminish the risk for tolerance and growth suppression with which of the following drugs? SATA

Accepted Answer

amphetamine, dexmethylphenidate, dextroamphetamine sulfate, methylphenidate

Question 14

A pt with a shellfish allergy wants to start taking clucosamine for their arthritis. What should you tell the pt?

Accepted Answer

advise the pt that a shellfish allergy is acontraindication

Question 15

Succinylcholine has a slow onset of 20-30 minutes.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

A nurse is giving education to a pt about pramipexole/ropinirole. Which of the following should the nurse include?SATA

Accepted Answer

the pt should take it with food, the pt should not drink alcohol while on the medication, the pt should get up slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension

Question 17

A nurse is preparing to administer isoniazid for a pt with TB. What should the nurse closely monitor for? SATA

Accepted Answer

peripheral neuropathy, DRESS syndrome, hepatotoxicity

Question 18

What is a specific consideration for aztreonam?

Accepted Answer

the inhaled form should be taken 3x/day for 28 days

Question 19

What is a serious adverse effect of fentanyl that a nurse must monitor for?

Accepted Answer

respiratory depression

Question 20

Which of the following are contraindications/interactions for midazolam? SATA

Accepted Answer

allergy, pregnancy/lactation, CNS depressants

Question 21

Which antibiotics are teratogenic?

Accepted Answer

gentamicin, nitrofarantoin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

Question 22

The development of a new infection as a result of the elimination of normal flora by an antibiotic is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

superinfection

Question 23

A nurse educates a pt take maois to avoid tyramine to prevent a hypertensive crisis.Which statement shows understanding?

Accepted Answer

"I need to avoid cured & processed meat such as hot dogs."

Question 24

Which of the following are patient education factors regarding memantine? SATA

Accepted Answer

monitor & report CNS effects, increase fiber intake

Question 25

Which of the following antibiotics can cause Steven-Johnson Syndrome? SATA

Accepted Answer

sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim

Question 26

Which of the following statements shows the need for further education in regards to carbidopa/levodopa?

Accepted Answer

"I should start feeling the therapeutic effects after a couple of months."

Question 27

Which of the following are contraindications for midazolam? SATA

Accepted Answer

allergy, CNS depressants, pregnany/lactation

Question 28

A pt with a hx of heart failure was just prescribed carbamazepine for seizures. What should the nurse do next?

Accepted Answer

Hold the medication and contact the physician.

Question 29

Which drug can treat malignant hyperthermia related to anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

dantrolene

Question 30

What are the most serious complications of general anesthesia a nurse should monitor for during & after surgery?SATA

Accepted Answer

CV depression, Respiratory depression

Question 31

Which of the following statements shows the nurse a client needs further education regarding to cephalexin?

Accepted Answer

"I should take on an empty stomach."

Question 32

Which of the following important nursing consideration for IV administration of phenytoin?

Accepted Answer

push slowly

Question 33

A patient with a sore throat is prescribed amoxicillin after a telehealth appointment. Which kind of treatment is this?

Accepted Answer

empiric

Question 34

What are the indications for zolpidem? SATA

Accepted Answer

treatment of insomnia, induction of sleep

Question 35

Which lab values should be monitored when a patient is taking phenytoin?

Accepted Answer

CBC, Liver enzymes, Drug levels

Question 36

Which of the following are adverse effects of amphotericin B? SATA

Accepted Answer

renal toxicity, tachycardia

Question 37

Which of the following are adverse reactions to ketoconazole?

Accepted Answer

drowsiness/dizziness, GI symptoms, burning, itching, redness

Question 38

Which of the following are drugs that assist with intubation? SATA

Accepted Answer

succinylchoilne, propofol, medazolam, fentanyl

Question 39

An antimicrobial medications that has selective toxicity has which characteristic?

Accepted Answer

ability to avoid injuring host cells

Question 40

What are the safety implications pertaining to administering IV phenytoin? SATA

Accepted Answer

dilute only in normal saline, monitor for bradycardia & hypotension

Question 41

Which of the following statements shows client understanding of taking metronidazole?

Accepted Answer

"I cannot drink alcohol while taking this medication."

Question 42

What is the mechanism of action for selegiline?

Accepted Answer

inhibits action of monoamine oxidase

Question 43

Nitrofurantoin would most likely be prescribed to a patient with which of the following illnesses?

Accepted Answer

UTI

Question 44

Which of the following antibiotics should not be administered to a pt with a hx of seizures?

Accepted Answer

cilastatin/imipehem

Question 45

If a patient has a prior allergy to penicillin, which antibiotic would a provider most likely prescribe?

Accepted Answer

vancomycin

Question 46

Which of the following labs should a nurse monitor for a pt taking rifmapin?

Accepted Answer

bilirubin, ALT/AST, Serum albumin

Question 47

Which of the following is true about antiviral medications?

Accepted Answer

anti virals can&#x27;t destroy a virus, but they stop the virus from replicating

Question 48

A pt asks if you would advise taking St. John&#x27;s Wort to ease anxiety & to avoid SE of big pharma drugs. Best response?

Accepted Answer

advise to inform healthcare provider b/c of high risk for drug interactions

Question 49

Which of the following is a nursing consideration for baclofen? SATA

Accepted Answer

do not stop abruptly, pt needs to be made a high fall risk, start with the lowest dose, then gradually increase

Question 50

Which of the following is(are) the criteria which regulates OTC drugs? SATA

Accepted Answer

must be labeled as a dietary supplement, regulated through OTC drug monographs

Question 51

Which are the most common pieces of education for most PO antibiotics? SATA

Accepted Answer

monitor for major GI upset, stop taking immedietaly & notify provider if allergic reaction occurs, if the client is taking an oral contraceptive, use back-up contraceptives, complete the entire course of therapy.

Question 52

After receiving an IV dose of cephalexin, the patient experiences bleeding from their IV site. What is the next action?

Accepted Answer

administer vitamin K

Question 53

Which of the following statements shows the need of further education regarding pramipexole/ropinirole?

Accepted Answer

"I should take this on an empty stomach."

Question 54

What is an important assessment before administering penicillin/amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

allergy assessment

Question 55

Which of the following are adverse reactions of propofol? SATA

Accepted Answer

CNS depression, respiratory depression, apnea

Question 56

Which of the following is a nursing consideration for amphotericin B? SATA

Accepted Answer

pretreat for IV infusion reaction with Benadryl/Tylenol, monitor BUN/Creatinine

Question 57

What is the mechanism of action for donepezil?

Accepted Answer

prevents the enzyme cholinesterase form breaking down acetylcholine

Question 58

What is the medication to treat toxicity of zolpidem?

Accepted Answer

flumazenil

Question 59

Which of the following are containdications of succinylcholine? SATA

Accepted Answer

hx of malignant hyperhermia, burns or crush injuries, glaucoma or eye injuries

Question 60

Which sedative hypnotic requires d/c info to be provided in a written form due to the common adverse effect of amnesia?

Accepted Answer

midazolam

Pharm Test 2

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Pharm Test 2

Questions 60