NUR 2407 / NUR2407 Pharmacology Exam 1 Quiz Bank| Questions and Answers | Already Rated A | Latest 2022/2023 | Rasmussen College
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NUR 2407 / NUR2407 Pharmacology Exam 1 Quiz Bank| Questions and Answers | Already Rated A
1. The desired effects of cholinergic drugs come from stimulation of which receptors?
A. Cholinergic
B. Nicotinic
C. Muscarinic
D. Ganglionic
2. The undesirable effects of cholinergic drugs c...
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1. The desired effects of cholinergic drugs come from stimulation of which receptors?
A. Cholinergic
B. Nicotinic
C. Muscarinic
D. Ganglionic
2. The undesirable effects of cholinergic drugs come from stimulation of which receptors?
A. Cholinergic
B. Nictonic
C. Muscarinic
D. Ganglionic
3. When a patient mentions bethanechol when asked about his medication history, the nurse
recognizes that this drug is used for the treatment of which condition?
A. Diarrhea
B. Urinary retention
C. Urinary incontinence
D. Bladder spasms
4. When caring for a patient with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, the nurse can expect to
see which drug ordered for the symptomatic treatment?
, A. bethanechol (Urecholine)
B. tacrine (Cognex)
C. donepizil (Aricept)
D. physostigmine
5. A 62-year-old woman has started taking donepezil for early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Her daughter expresses relief that "there is finally a pill to cure Alzeimer's disease." What
is the nurse's best response?
A. "She should expect reversal of symptoms within a few days."
B. "The dosage should be increased if no improvement is noted."
C. "This drug may help to improve symptoms, but it is not intended as a cure."
D. "Yes, it has been a great help for many patients."
6. A patient has received an inadvertent overdose of a cholinergic drug. The nurse will
monitor for which early signs of cholinergic crisis? (Select all that apply).
A. dry mouth
B. salivation
C. flushing of the skin
D. abdominal cramps
E. constipation
F. dyspnea
7. The nurse will prepare to give which drug to a patient who is experiencing a cholinergic
crisis?
, A. atropine
B. tacrine (Cognex)
C. donepezil (Aricept)
D. physostigmine
8. Before giving an anticholinergic drug, the nurse should check the patient's history for
which conditions? (Select all that apply).
A. Glaucoma
B. Osteoporosis
C. Acute asthma
D. Thyroid disease
E. diabetes mellitus
F. benign prostatic hyperplasia
9. The nurse will monitor for which adverse effects of anticholinergic drugs? (Select all that
apply)
A. dilated pupils
B. constricted pupils
C. dry mouth
D. urinary retention
E. urinary frequency
F. diarrhea
10. In reviewing the medication order for a newly admitted patient, the nurse recognizes that
which is an indication for atropine sulfate?
, A. Myasthenia gravis
B. reduction of secretions preoperatively
C. Tachycardia due to sinoatrial node defects
D. Narrow-angle glaucoma
11. During patient teaching for a 70-year-old man who will be taking an anticholinergic drug,
the nurse will reinforce that this medication places the patient at higher risk for which
problem?
A. angina
B. fluid overload
C. heatstroke
D. hypothermia
12. A 28-year-old woman is preparing to take a cruise and has asked for a prescription drug
to prevent motion sickness. The physician orders scopolamine transdermal patches
(Transderm-Scop). The nurse would include which statement when teaching the patient
about this drug?
A. "The patch can be applied anywhere on the upper body."
B. "Apply the patch 4 to 5 hours before travel."
C. "Apply the patch just before boarding the ship."
D. "Be sure to change the patch daily."
13. A nurse is caring for a patient who has been receiving a drug by the intramuscular route
but will receive the drug orally after discharge. How does the nurse explain the increased
dosage prescribed for the oral dose?
A. Passive diffusion
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