NURS 1140 PHARM FINAL EXAM 2024 ACTUAL
CORRECT QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2024 GRADED A+
What drug class is most effective when taken
45 minutes before exposure to an allergen? -
....ANSWER >>>>Antihistamines are most
effective 45-60 minutes before anticipated
exposure
What drug class thins secretions to enhance
the output of respiratory tract fluid? -
....ANSWER >>>>Expectorants help to
enhance the output of respiratory tract fluid
by decreasing the mucus viscosity to help
expel mucus
,What drug class should be avoided when a
patient has a productive cough? - ....ANSWER
>>>>Antitussives
Antihistamines reduce what three
symptoms? - ....ANSWER >>>>Allergy
reactions like itching, sneezing, rhinorrhea,
lacrimation, nasal and conjunctival pruritus
Which drug class is short acting and used in
an acute asthma attack? - ....ANSWER
>>>>Short-acting inhaled beta-2 agonists
(SABA) and short-acting inhaled
anticholinergic agents
Full therapeutic benefit of what drug requires
regular use and is usually evident after a few
days? - ....ANSWER >>>>Intranasal
Corticosteroids
,What three nursing premedication
assessments should be completed before
administering a Beta-adrenergic
bronchodilator? - ....ANSWER >>>>a. Assess
baseline vitals including SpO2, respiratory
assessment, PFT results
b. Assess for palpitations & dysrhythmias
c. Assess baseline mental status
Patients taking a decongestant should consult
their healthcare provider before taking if they
have a history of what three conditions? -
....ANSWER >>>>a. Diabetes Mellitus
b. Hypertension
c. Ischemic Heart Disease
What drug class is used in long-term
treatment of reversible bronchospasm
associated with COPD, including bronchitis
and emphysema? - ....ANSWER >>>>All
, anticholinergic bronchodilators and
Tiotropium
Misuse of what drug (including excessive use
or frequency of administration) may cause a
rebound swelling of the nasal passages? -
....ANSWER >>>>Topical nasal decongestants
Medications used to treat diarrhea are
generally known as what? - ....ANSWER
>>>>Antidiarrheals
These antidiarrheal drugs can be further
broken down into what four subclasses? -
....ANSWER >>>>a. Adsorbents
b. Probiotics
c. Opiates
What is a mnemonic to help remember the
antidiarrheal classes? - ....ANSWER
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