Exam 1

Question 1

vitamin A like compounds providing resistance to bacterial infection by reducing oil production & the occurrence of clogged pores are called ______

Answer 1

Retinoids

Question 2

Which drug does NOT exert an anti-inflammatory effect?

Answer 2

acetaminophen

Question 3

Which of the following is a potential early adverse effect from local anesthesia?

Answer 3

restlessness or anxiety

Question 4

The nurse understands that omeprazole (Prilosec) reduces symptoms of Peptic Ulcer Disease by what mechanism?

Answer 4

inhibiting secretion of gastric acid

Question 5

Ondansetron (Zofran) is an antiemetic that belongs to which class of drugs?

Answer 5

serotonin receptor antagonists

Question 6

Which of the following complaints made by the client would cause the nurse to discontinue laxative therapy?

Answer 6

diarrhea & cramping

Question 7

name 3 different IV routes of administration for drugs that are administered parenterally?

Answer 7

IO, IV, epidural

Question 8

acetaminophen has the potential to cause toxicity to which organ?

Answer 8

kidney

Question 9

i clients who have glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure is caused by a ____in the outflow of aqueous humor or _____production of aqueous humor.

Answer 9

decrease; increased

Question 10

drugs that cause the pupils to constrict are called___

Answer 10

miotic

Question 11

drugs that cause the pupils to dilate are referred to as

Answer 11

mydriotic

Question 12

drugs that cause relaxation of the ciliary muscles are called

Answer 12

cycloplegic