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ECPI NUR 138 Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed A 49-year-old patient is in the clinic for a follow-up visit 6 months after starting a beta blocker for treatment of hypertension. During this visit, his blood pressure is 169/98 mm Hg, and he eventually confesses that he stopped taking this medicine 2 months ago because of an "embarrassing problem." What problem did the patient most likely experience with this medication that caused him to stop taking it? A. Excess...

ECPI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers What patient education should you give epileptic patients? - Answer- take meds at same time each day to maintain consistent level of medication o Nystagmus (fluctuations of eye movement) o Sedation (causes drowsiness) o Ataxia (loss of control of body movements) o Diplopia (double vision) o Cognitive impairment o Gingival hyperplasia (swelling, tenderness, and bleeding of the gums) o Skin rash o Effects in pregnancy o Cardiov...

ECPI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions and Answers

ECPI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions And Answers Muscarinic receptor subtype that causes vasodilation of the blood vessels Muscarinic receptor that causes constriction of bronchi cholinergic NicotinicN, NicotinicM, and Muscarinic are all _______ receptor subtypes miosis decreased pupil diameter mydriasis increased pupil size

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ECPI Pharmacology Final Test Questions with Correct Answers Which of the following categories of drugs are used for allergic condition such as hay fever? - Answer- Antihistamines The U.S patriot and improvement and reauthorization act of 2005 restricted to sale of which 2 drugs? - Answer- pseudoephedrine (PSE) & ephedrine (EPH) which of the following categories of drugs liquefy or breakdown tenacious mucous so it can be coughed up more easily? - Answer- mucolytic what classification d...

ECPI Pharmacology Antihypertensives Exam Questions and Correct Answers What are contraindications for ARBs? - Answer- "PARK" Pregnancy Allergy Renal Failure K+ (Hyperkalemia) What are contraindications for ACE inhibitors? - Answer- "PARK" Pregnancy Allergy + ANGIOEDEMA Renal failure K+ (Hyperkalemia) What are normal potassium levels? - Answer- 3.5- What are adverse effects for ARBs? - Answer- Chest pain, hypotension, anemia, dizziness, fatigue, UTI What do A...

Nicotinic N - Answer-receptor subtype located in all autonomic nervous system ganglia and in the adrenal medulla Nicotinic N - Answer-receptor that stimulates parasympathetic and sympathetic postganglionic nerves and releases epinephrine form the adrenal medulla Nicotinic M - Answer-receptor subtype located in the neuromuscular junction Nicotinic M - Answer-receptor that causes contraction of skeletal muscle Muscarinic - Answer-receptor subtype that targets parasympathetic organs ...

The nurse is aware that adrenergic drugs produce effects similar to which of these nervous systems? a. Central nervous system b. Somatic nervous system c. Sympathetic nervous system d. Parasympathetic nervous system correct answer: ANS: C Adrenergic drugs mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system. When an adrenergic drug stimulates beta1-adrenergic receptors, the result is an increased force of contraction, which is known as what type of effect? a. Positive inotropic b. Anti...