Pharm 47 Exam – Questions & Correct Answers
A client has atony of the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract. Which
type of medication may be administered to increase smooth muscle strength?
anticholinergic drugs
cholinergic drugs
muscle relaxants
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ✔️Ans - B
A client is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The nurse should anticipate
administering which medication?
bethanechol
neostigmine
donepezil
physostigmine salicylate ✔️Ans - C
A client diagnosed with myasthenia gravis is administered a cholinergic drug
named neostigmine. How does this drug produce its therapeutic effect?
It stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.
It stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system.
It stimulates the cardiac smooth muscle.
It stimulates the respiratory system. ✔️Ans - B
, A client is administered edrophonium to confirm the diagnosis of myasthenia
gravis. What effect will the edrophonium have 30 minutes after the
medication administration, which will confirm the diagnosis?
improved breathing
decreased fatigue
decreased muscle spasms
increased urinary output ✔️Ans - A
A client diagnosed with myasthenia gravis is administered pyridostigmine for
the first time. The client asks the nurse the reason why the medication has
been changed. What is the nurse's best response?
ìPyridostigmine will allow you to awaken with the ability to swallow.î
ìPyridostigmine can be taken every other day.î
ìPyridostigmine is a faster-release form of cholinergic agent.î
ìPyridostigmine is taken one time per day for better control.î ✔️Ans - A
Which medication will be administered to treat a urinary retension?
A)
neostigmine
B)
donepezil
C)
bethanechol
D)
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