NURS 611 PHARM EXAM 4; QUESTIONS &
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Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following medication is started:
CORRECT ANS-4
1.Loratadine
2.Diphenhydramine
3.Ipratropium
4.Albutero
Harold, a 42-year-old African American, has moderate persistent asthma. Which of the
following asthma medications should be used cautiously, if at all? CORRECT ANS-2
1.
Betamethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid
2.
Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist
3.
Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist
4.
Montelukast, a leukotriene modifier
Long-acting beta-agonists (LTBAs) received a Black Box Warning from the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration due to the: CORRECT ANS-3
1.
Risk of life-threatening dermatological reactions
2.
, NURS 611 PHARM EXAM 4; QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Increased incidence of cardiac events when LTBAs are used
3.
Increased risk of asthma-related deaths when LTBAs are used
4.
Risk for life-threatening alterations in electrolytes
The bronchodilator of choice for patients taking propranolol is: CORRECT ANS-4
1.
Albuterol
2.
Pirbuterol
3.
Formoterol
4.
Ipratropium
, NURS 611 PHARM EXAM 4; QUESTIONS &
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James is a 52-year-old overweight smoker taking theophylline for his persistent asthma. He
tells his provider he is going to start the Atkin's diet for weight loss. The appropriate response
would be: CORRECT ANS-2
1.
Congratulate him on making a positive change in his life.
2.
Recommend he try stopping smoking instead of the Atkin's diet.
3.
Schedule him for regular testing of serum theophylline levels during his diet due to increased
excretion of theophylline.
4.
Decrease his theophylline dose because a high-protein diet may lead to elevated theophylline
levels.
Li takes theophylline for his persistent asthma and calls the office with a complaint of nausea,
vomiting, and headache. The best advice for him would be to: CORRECT ANS-3
1.
Reassure him this is probably a viral infection and should be better soon
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