Pharamacology (MSMS 5350) Week 7 Quiz

Drug Therapy for High Blood Lipids, Drugs That Affect Blood Clotting, Drug Therapy for Asthma and Other Respiratory Problems

Aspirin, Cold dry air, Microorganisms

A patient with a new diagnosis of asthma. The nurse tells the patient which factors can trigger an asthma attack? (Select all that apply.) 

Cold dry air

Rescue inhaler  

Aspirin

Emphysema  

Microorganisms

breaks connections of proteins that make up mucous molecule

What is a mucolytic drug?

increases amount of mucous production

is only effective in the upper respiratory tract

liquefies mucous to make it easier to excrete

breaks connections of proteins that make up mucous molecule

Bronchodilators

Difficulty sleeping is a side effect of (blank).

NSAID's

Biologics

Mucolytics

Bronchodilators

Beta₂ adrenergic agonists

Bronchodilators mechanism of action

HMG-CoA antagonists

increases fractional catalysis rate of clotting factors

Beta₂ adrenergic agonists

Vasodilation

For the dysrhythmia atrial fibrillation, To prevent venous thromboembolism, After heart valve replacement 

At what times might anticoagulant drugs be prescribed? (Select all that apply.) 

If a patient is at risk for stroke

For the dysrhythmia atrial fibrillation

When a patient is on 12 hours of bed rest  

To prevent venous thromboembolism

After heart valve replacement

kidney function

One of the major concerns with using Statins long term is (blank). 

Congestive Heart Failure

kidney function

Some types of Blood disorders

gall bladder

Vitamin K antagonist

Warfarin is a (blank).

Colony-Stimulating Factor

Vitamin K antagonist

Antiplatelet Drug

Thrombin Inhibitor

genetics

It is possible to have hyperlipidemia not related to diet, because (blank).

fitness level

GI absorption rates

genetics

pancreatic issues

Bone Marrow

Colony-Stimulating Factor drugs:

Bone Marrow

Kidneys

Increase Hormone Production

Liver

NO, it only occurs in episodes or attacks

Asthma is a chronic long-term disease

there is no way to reverse its effects

NO, it only occurs in episodes or attacks

it is usually accompanied by weight loss

yes, it alters quality of life significantly

A thrombotic event is what happens when blood clots form in the vascular system

A blood clot is different than a Thrombotic event.

yes, but they have different names because of their effects

only when a proper diagnosis is made

no, they are always the same thing

A thrombotic event is what happens when blood clots form in the vascular system

Brown urine

The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a patient who is prescribed a statin. Which adverse effect of statins should be reported immediately to the prescriber? 

Brown urine

Constipation  

Flushing  

Bleeding

Dissolve existing clots

Thrombolytic drugs

Dissolve existing clots

promote platelet formation

vasodilators

inhibit thrombosis from forming

Pulmonary Artery Hypertension

Improved Blood flow through the lungs is the intended response of (blank).

Mucolytics

Pulmonary Artery Hypertension

Expectorants

Thrombin Inhibitors

Inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase

Statins work by (blank).

Inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase

reducing the production of triglycerides and VLDL

Decreasing absorption in the GI tract

Inhibiting Acetyl CoA

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

An admission assessment on a patient admitted with a respiratory diagnosis. Which respiratory disorder is actually a combination of two disorders? 

Emphysema  

Chronic bronchitis

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Asthma  

Make positive lifestyle changes.

A patient is being discharged with a prescription for a lipid-lowering drug. Which information is essential for the nurse to teach this patient? 

Take these drugs with a full glass of water.  

Regularly have blood glucose levels checked.  

Take these drugs with food.  

Make positive lifestyle changes.

Decreasing fracational catabolic rate of HDL

Nicotinic Acid Agents mechanism of action includes (blank).

Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase

blocking absorption of cholesterol in GI tract

increasing production of HDL

Decreasing fracational catabolic rate of HDL

Aspirin

A patient who has been diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which is the most common antiplatelet drug the nurse would expect to see ordered for this patient? 

Aspirin

Clopidogrel (Plavix)  

Tirofiban (Aggrastat)  

Ticlopidine (Ticlid)