NURS 617 PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIS EXAM 2

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NURS 617 PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIS EXAM 2

SUMMER 2025 (JEAN GENZALE) NEWEST 2025

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beta blockers are used therapeutically in patients with angina a . decrease the time allowed for coronary blood flow b . increase cardiac output

• increase the time that the heart is in diastole

d . increase myocardial oxygen consumption Answer - C. increase the time that the heart is in diastole

although most asthmatics are controlled with a combination of medications , the class that provides the most effective bronchodilation is ?a . Anticholinergic inhalants b . Beta 2 adrenergic agents

• Cromones

d . Methylxanthines Answer - b . Beta 2 adrenergic agents

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pg. 2 According to the textbook , preferred step 4 treatment for persistent asthma in 12 y / o children and adults is a . Cromolyn b . Low dose ICS

• Medium dose ICS

d . Medium dose ICS + LABA Answer - d . Medium dose ICS + LABA

Although most antiemetics also produce sedation , which of the following is the least likely to have this effect a . Dronabinol ( marinol ) b . Ondansetron ( zofran )

• Promethazine ( Phenergan )

d . Trimethobenzamide ( Tigan ) Answer - b . Ondansetron ( zofran )

Beta blockers must be used with caution in patients who have heart failure . Which of the following statements describe possible consequences of slowing the heart rate in a patient with HF ?a . May increase perfusion of coronary arteries b . May increase cardiac contractility

• May increase myocardial oxygen supply

d . May decrease cardiac output to a critical level Answer - d . May decrease cardiac output to a critical level 2 / 4

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pg. 3 For a pregnant patient diagnosed with CAP , the drug of choice is a . Azithromycin ( Zithromax ) b . Clarithromycin ( Biaxin ) c . Doxycycline d . Levofloxacin ( Levaquin ) Answer - a . Azithromycin ( Zithromax )

For treatment of ear infections with an antibacterial product , which one is CONTRAINDICATED if the tympanic membrane is perforated a . Cortisporin Otic Solution b . Cortisporin Otic Suspension c . Ciprofloxacin- dexamethasone ( ciprodex ) d . Ofloxacin ( Floxin ) Otic Answer - a . Cortisporin Otic Solution

The cornerstone of moderate persistent asthma drug therapy is the use of a . Inhaled corticosteroids b . Mast cell stabilizers

• Oral theophylline

d . Short acting beta agonist Answer - a . Inhaled corticosteroids

In the elderly population , which H2 receptor antagonist is considered safest ? 3 / 4

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pg. 4 a . Cimetidine ( Tagamet ) b . Famotidine ( Pepcid )

• Nizatadine ( Axid )

d . Ranitidine ( Zantac Answer - b . Famotidine ( Pepcid )

Long term use of antacids can lead to serum electrolyte and mineral imbalances which may cause adverse effects such as a . Dysgeusia b . Hypotension c . Nephrolithiasis d . Polyuria Answer - c . Nephrolithiasis

The drug of choice in pneumonia for a previously healthy individual and no comorbidities a . Amoxicillin ( high dose ) b . Amoxicillin- clavulanate ( Augmentin ) c . Macrolide ( Azithromycin ) d . Respiratory fluoroquinolone ( Levofloxacin Answer - c . Macrolide ( Azithromycin )

Which of the following therapies have NOT been shown to be of any value in COPD

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