Drug Quiz 3

Question 1

What are the classifications of Acetaminophen?

Answer 1

Analgesic and Antipyretic

Question 2

Acetaminophen is a narcotic pain reliever.

Answer 2

FALSE.

Question 3

What is the function of a antipyretic drug?

Answer 3

it works to reduce fever

Question 4

What cases would require caution when administering Tylenol?

Answer 4

Infants < 3 years

Paitents with liver disease

Question 5

Which of the following is a side effect of Acetaminophen?
A. Pain
B. Intestinal Discomfort
C. Dizziness
D. Minimal if  in recommended dose range

Answer 5

D. Minimal if in recommended dose rang

Question 6

Adult dosage for Tylenol is ________mg PO.

Answer 6

1000

Question 7

If a child is 19kg, what would be the recommended dose of Acetaminophen?

Answer 7

285mg

Question 8

What is the accurate pediatric dose for Acetaminophen?
A. 2.5mg/ kg
B. 15mg/kg 
C. Not indicated
D. 1 tablet

Answer 8

B. 15mg /kg

Question 9

Contraindication of Acetaminophen includes______.

1

Answer 9

Hypersensitivity.

Question 10

Indications for Acetaminophen are:
A. Chest pain that gets better with rest
B. Seizures
C. Moderate pain and Fever
D. Upset stomach

Answer 10

C. Moderate Pain and Fever

Question 11

Activated Charcoal is combined with ______ to promote _______.

Answer 11

Sorbitol; Gastric Molbility

Question 12

The classification of Activated Charcoal is
A. Adsorbant
B. Bronchodialor
C. Sedative
D.Analgesic

Answer 12

A. Adsorbant

Question 13

Actidose is indicated for_____.

Answer 13

Acute Ingested Poisoning

Question 14

Contraindicated poisons not for charcoal use:

7

Answer 14

Cyanide
Mineral Acids
Caustic Alkais
Organic Solvents
Iron
Ethanol
Methanol

Question 15

You find a 39 year old man unconscious. You suspect poisoning. What would be the appropriate way to administer charcoal?
A. Per os
B. No administration since airway cannot be controlled
C. Sublingually
D. Intramuscular

Answer 15

B. No administration since airway cannot be controlled

Question 16

Actidose works to

Answer 16

adsorb and bind to toxins to prevent adsorption into the intestines.

Question 17

The 4 side effects of activated charcoal could be:

Answer 17

Vomitting
Diarreah
Constipation
Darkening of the stool

Question 18

If you are treating a 30kg 10 year old with activated charcoal, what should be the dose?

Answer 18

25g

(max ped dose is 25g)`

Question 19

Normal Pediatric dose for Activated Charcoal

Answer 19

1g /kg

Question 20

Name the precautions associated with AChar,

Answer 20

Administer after emesis

or in cases where emesis is contraindicated

Question 21

What is emesis?

Answer 21

Vomitting

Question 22

When should Advil NOT be administered?
A. An adult complaining of a headache with an unrelated open wound
B. An adolescent having soreness after an injury
C. A school child with a fever
D. A women complaining of severe menstrual cramps

Answer 22

A. An adult complaining of a headache with an unrelated open wound

Question 23

Pearls of Ibuprofen.

4-5

Answer 23

Drug Allergy
Renal Disease
Active Bleeding 
Stomach Ulcer
In need of surgery (based on an injury)

Question 24

What precautions should be considered with Motrin?

Answer 24

GI bleeding and upset stomach

Question 25

What does NSAID stand for in the classification of drugs?

Answer 25

Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Question 26

Functions of Ibuprofen.

Answer 26

Anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor.

Question 27

Indications for Ibuprofen/Advil/Motrin.

Answer 27

Mild to moderate pain & Fever

Question 28

``` The side effects of Ibuprofen INCLUDE A.Heartburn B. Nausea and Vomiting C. Wheezing D. All of the indicated above ```

Answer 28

D. All of the indicated above

Question 29

The _____ dosage for Ibuprofen is 400-800mg.

Answer 29

Adult

Question 30

``` What age group is Ibuprofen NOT recommended? A. ALL children under 12 B. Infants under 6 months C. The elderly D. Children under 5 ```

Answer 30

B. Infants under 6 months

Question 31

The pediatric dosage for Advil is....

Answer 31

10mg/ kg

Question 32

The motrin dose for a 17kg child with a fever should be

Answer 32

170mg PER OS

Question 33

What is the adult dosage for Ibuprofen?

Answer 33

400-800mg

Question 34

``` Minimum Age for glucose is A.3 years B. 18 months C. 5 years D. 24 months ```

Answer 34

A. 3 years

Question 35

You administer glucose to a patient without a gag reflex. What might happen?

Answer 35

Patient can aspirate drug.

Question 36

You should repeat the dose of glucose based on the patient BGL.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

``` You should take precaution when administering glucose if the patient: A. is a child B. Has trouble swallowing C. Is use to another form of glucose D. Has dentures ```

Answer 37

B.Has trouble swallowing

Question 38

physiological response to the administration of glucose

Answer 38

Increase in blood sugar

Question 39

The glucose dosage for the adult is NOT the same as it is for children.

Answer 39

FALSE. | They require the same dose: one packet/tube

Question 40

3 contraindiciations for glucose 1) patient cannot swallow 2) Unconscious 3) ?

Answer 40

Diabetic patient that has not taken insulin in multiple days

Question 41

There are no side effects of glucose if given properly.

Answer 41

TRUE

Question 42

Glucose is a monosaccharide, therefore it is a...

Answer 42

Carbohydrate

Question 43

Indications for glucose.

Answer 43

Altered mental status | known history of diabetes mellitus