Final Exam: NSG318 / NSG 318
(Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Introduction to Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU
Question:
What indicates the effectiveness of antibiotics?
Answer:
Decrease in WBCs
Question:
Which medication has a risk of cardiac death?
- Amoxil
- Rocephin
- Doxycycline
- Zithromax
Answer:
- Zithromax
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Question:
What are the contraindicates of tetracycline? SATA
- 1st and 3rd-trimester
- renal impairments
- electrolyte imbalances
- dehydration
- younger than 8
Answer:
- 1st and 3rd trimester
- younger than 8
Question:
What does a zone of inhibition indicate?
Answer:
Sensitivity of antibiotics
Question:
What is a superbug?
Answer:
bacteria that is resistant to a large number of anti-infectives
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Question:
Common Cold
Answer:
caused by rhinovirus; affects primarily the nasopharyngeal tract
Question:
Acute rhinitis
Answer:
acute inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose
Question:
Which medication is in the antihistamine drug class?
- tiotropium
- albuterol
- diphenhydramine
- dextromethorphan
Answer:
- diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
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Question:
What are the uses of Benadryl?
Answer:
Allergic rhinitis, common cold/cough and urticaria
Question:
What is the mode of action diphenhydramine?
Answer:
Competes with histamine for binding at H1 receptor sites and antagonizes histamine effects
Question:
What are the contraindications and cautions of Benadryl?
Answer:
Contraindications: Acute asthma attack, severe liver damage, COPD and
neonate
Cautions: Narrow-angle glaucoma, BPH, urinary retention, pregnancy &
lactation
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