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Pharmacology Module #1,#2 & #3 EXAM REVIEW,
pharmacology module 3, Adv Pharm 5334 UTA Exam 1
Questions With Complete Solutions

___ is the inability of opposing muscle groups to move in a
coordinated manner. The two types include ___, which is a
single, prolonged contraction, and ____, which is multiple,
rapidly repeated contractions. Correct Answers Spasticity;
tonic; clonic

____ increase the effectiveness of cough by increasing
expiratory cough airflow or by unsticking highly adhesive
secretions for the airway walls. Correct Answers mucolytics

_____ are powerful drugs that can quickly reduce inflammatory
responses and pain in treating joint diseases such as rheumatoid
arthritis. They are produced from hormones secreted by the
adrenal cortex and can be administered to palliate arthritis -
either taken orally or by intra-articular injection. To maximize
benefits, but minimize potential side effects, these drugs are
usually prescribed in low doses and/or for short durations.
Correct Answers Glucocorticostoids

______ facilitate the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin and
are indicated for the management of ________, Correct
Answers Thrombolytics; severe pulmonary embolism

_______ medications may change the heart rate by affecting the
nerves controlling the heart, or by changing the rhythm
produced by the sinoatrial nerve thus converting the heart beat to
a normal sinus rhythm. Positive effects ____ heart rate; while

,negative effects _____ heart rate. Correct Answers
Chronotropic; increase; decrease

- Trough Level Correct Answers - The lowest concentration of
the drug, normally drawn prior to the next dose

"Free Drug" Correct Answers - The drug that is not bound to
protein that is free to exert a therapeutic effect

"Right assessment", meaning that? Correct Answers - you
perform the correct assessment prior to administering the
medication.

"Right Documentation" Correct Answers - important for
patient safety.
- This is widely known as the "sixth right". The nurse should
document timely and include all pertinent information. Later in
this lecture, more information will be provided about
documentation.

"Right reason" Correct Answers - using appropriate
medications to treat patient problems.

- This is important if the doctor prescribes acetaminophen
(brand name is Tylenol) for fever, it is not appropriate to
administer it for pain. You would need to contact the prescriber
and ask if the Tylenol can also be administered for pain. Also,
the nurse should review the patient's history and ask the patient
why they are on each medication.

,"Right Response" or "Right Evaluation" refers to Correct
Answers evaluating the patient's response to a medication,
looking for desired and undesired responses

"Right route and Form" Correct Answers - requires a complete
order from a prescriber (if a route is not included, contact the
prescriber and ask for a clarification). Never assume the route.

"Right to refuse" refers to Correct Answers - the patient's right
to refuse any treatment that they wish, for any reason.

- If a patient refuses a medication, ask why they are refusing it,
and re-educate the patient about the medication. If they still
refuse, you must notify the prescriber and document the refusal.

(5) things that can impact absorption? (basic not definitions too)
Correct Answers - Blood flow
- Food
- Temperature of food
- Gastric pH
- Interactions of medications

*** After ____ half-lives, most drugs are considered to be
removed from the body, with approximately ______% of the
drug remaining in the system. Correct Answers - 5
- 3%

*** Equilibrium is when .... Correct Answers - The amount of
the drug excreted is = to the amount absorbed from each dose

, *** Steady state normally occurs after how many half-lifes?
Correct Answers - 4-5

A 26 year old African American diagnosed with AIDS, and also
a heroine abuser, presents with hypertension, microscopic
hematuria, and renal insufficiency. The disease does not go
away with steroid therapy. What is a key feature on
immunofluorescence? Correct Answers IgM and C3 deposition

A 7 year old child presents with hypoalbuminemia, edema,
hyperlipidemia, and proteinuria. The edema is in the periorbital
region initially and eventually spreads to the rest of the body.
The patient is given steroid therapy and the disease goes away.
What is a key morphological feature of the patients disease?
Correct Answers fusion of the foot processes

A client is to receive .25 digoxin. On hand, the nurse has tablets
labeled 125 mcg digoxin. How many tablets will the nurse
administer? Correct Answers - How to: 1 tablet = 125 mcg,
1mg = 1,000 mcg

- Step #1: multiply .25 mg by 1,000 mcg
-- (.25 mg / 1) (1,000 mcg / 1mg) = 250 mcg

- Step #2: 1 tablet = 125 mcg & patients need 250 mcg
-- 125 mcg (2) = 250

- ANSWER: 2 tablets

A client receives 10 mg of morphine orally at home for pain
management. The client is in the emergency department and is

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