Pharm Q's

Question 1

reduction of edema and pulmonary congestion

Answer 1

Furosemide

Question 2

relief of chest pain

Answer 2

morphine sulfate

Question 3

relief of an acute asthma attack

Answer 3

albuterol

Question 4

long term control of asthma in combination with a glucocorticoid

Answer 4

formoterol

Question 5

decrease in the risk of infection in a client undergoing chemotherapy

Answer 5

filgrastim

Question 6

improvement in cognition, behavior, and function

Answer 6

Donepezil

Question 7

control of seizure activity in a client who has epilepsy

Answer 7

carbamazepine

Question 8

reduction of joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation

Answer 8

methotrexate

Question 9

prevention of meningitis in a high risk client

Answer 9

meningococcal vaccine

Question 10

treatment of several foul smelling episodes of diarrhea

Answer 10

metronidazole

Question 11

Naltrexone

Answer 11

can take this to decrease the risk for relapse by reducing the craving for alcohol

Question 12

Lorazepam

Answer 12

can take this to decrease the risk for seizures, as well as the intensity of manifestations during alcohol withdrawal

Question 13

Bupropion

Answer 13

can take this for nicotine cessation and for depression

Question 14

Buprenophine

Answer 14

can take this for clients that have opioid withdrawals

Question 15

common side effect associated with benztropine for parkinsons

Answer 15

Intake and out put (anticholinergic)

Question 16

common side effects of valporic acid for epilepsy

Answer 16

N&V, alopecia, tremors, vertigo, thrombocytopenia

Question 17

side effects of levodopa for parkinsons

Answer 17

pyschosis, mausea, dizziness, postural hypotension, constipation, dry mouth

Question 18

side effects of tamoxifen for breast cancer

Answer 18

hot flashes, vaginal bleeding, amenorrhea, mentraual changes, nausea, vomiting, rash, pruitus, osteoporosis, bone pain, fractures

Question 19

side effect of subQ heparin

Answer 19

decreased platelet count, or thrombocytopenia

Question 20

severe drug reaction to monitor during the first 10 mins after administering vancomycicn.

Answer 20

development of red man syndrome. consists of flossing, rash of the face, neck, and torso, pruitus, and burning

Question 21

what are the side effects of simvastatin

Answer 21

myalgia, headache, fatigue, flue like symptoms, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, edema, insomnia and eczema

Question 22

common side effect of nitroglycerin

Answer 22

headache

Question 23

side effects of albuterol

Answer 23

tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, dizziness, anxiety, headache, dry mouth

Question 24

IV ceftiaxone for treatment of pneumonia side effects

Answer 24

neurotoxicity seizures, confusion, twitching

Question 25

pt takes omeprazole and warfare together and has GERD. why is this bad

Answer 25

omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases gastric acid secretion. when combined with coumadin, omeprazole can actually prolong elimination and increase INR

Question 26

common side effects of SSRI meds

Answer 26

sexual dysfunction, agitation, dry mouth, headache, nausea and vomititng, insomnia, drowsiness