2024 NR 565 WEEK 3 STUDY
EXAM QUESTIONS CHAPTER 14
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Success rates for smoking cessation using NRT: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vary
from 40% to 50% at 12 months
Cholinergic blockers are used to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Counteract the
extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) effects of phenothiazines
Control tremors and relax smooth muscle in Parkinson's disease
Inhibit the muscarinic action of ACh on bladder muscle
Several classes of drugs have interactions with cholinergic blockers. Which of
the following is true about these interactions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Drugs
with a narrow therapeutic range given orally may not stay in the GI tract long
enough to produce an action.
Scopolamine can be used to prevent the nausea and vomiting associated
with motion sickness. The patient is taught to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Swallow
the tablet 1 hour before traveling where motion sickness is possible.
You are managing the care of a patient recently diagnosed with benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). He is taking tamsulosin but reports dizziness
when standing abruptly. The best option for this patient is: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Discontinue the tamsulosin and start doxazosin.
You are treating a patient with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The
patient's wife mentions difficulty with transportation to the clinic. Which
medication is the best choice? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Donepezil
A patient presents with a complaint of dark stools and epigastric pain
described as gnawing and burning. Which of the medications is the most
likely cause? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bethanechol
Your patient calls for an appointment before going on vacation. Which
medication should you ensure he has an adequate supply of before leaving
to avoid life-threatening complications? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Carvedilol
EXAM QUESTIONS CHAPTER 14
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Success rates for smoking cessation using NRT: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vary
from 40% to 50% at 12 months
Cholinergic blockers are used to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Counteract the
extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) effects of phenothiazines
Control tremors and relax smooth muscle in Parkinson's disease
Inhibit the muscarinic action of ACh on bladder muscle
Several classes of drugs have interactions with cholinergic blockers. Which of
the following is true about these interactions? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Drugs
with a narrow therapeutic range given orally may not stay in the GI tract long
enough to produce an action.
Scopolamine can be used to prevent the nausea and vomiting associated
with motion sickness. The patient is taught to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Swallow
the tablet 1 hour before traveling where motion sickness is possible.
You are managing the care of a patient recently diagnosed with benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). He is taking tamsulosin but reports dizziness
when standing abruptly. The best option for this patient is: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Discontinue the tamsulosin and start doxazosin.
You are treating a patient with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The
patient's wife mentions difficulty with transportation to the clinic. Which
medication is the best choice? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Donepezil
A patient presents with a complaint of dark stools and epigastric pain
described as gnawing and burning. Which of the medications is the most
likely cause? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bethanechol
Your patient calls for an appointment before going on vacation. Which
medication should you ensure he has an adequate supply of before leaving
to avoid life-threatening complications? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Carvedilol
