Module 4 Pt2: Interventional Pharmacology

Question 1

Fentanyl citrate is ______ times more potent than morphine.

A) 5
B) 10
C) 50
D) 100

Answer 1

D) 100

Question 2

What medication is an opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of drugs such as fentanyl during life threatening events?

A) thrombin
B) nifedipine
C) naloxone
D) Procardia

Answer 2

C) naloxone

Question 3

Meperidine is a narcotic that can be formulated as a tablet or syrup to be administered orally.

A) True
B) False

Answer 3

A) True

Question 4

Demerol can be given in ___________ injections every 4 hours as needed.

A) 0.5 mg
B) 0.4-2.0 mg
C) 25-100 mg
D) 200-500 mg

Answer 4

C) 25-100 mg

Question 5

What is the initial intravenous dose of flumazenil recommended for reversing the effects of benzodiazepines?

A) 0.2 mg
B) 0.6 mg
C) 1 mg
D) 3 mg

Answer 5

A) 0.2 mg

Question 6

What is a serious side effect of heparin that can be reversed by stopping the administration of the medication?

A) thrombocytopenia
B) pulmonary embolus
C) amnesia
D) arrhythmias

Answer 6

A) thrombocytopenia

Question 7

Lidocaine is most often used as a local anesthetic. What is another use for lidocaine?

A) To treat hypovolemic shock.
B) To treat abdominal spasm.
C) As an antiarrhythmic medication.
D) As a vasodilator.

Answer 7

C) As an antiarrhythmic medication.

Question 8

What medication can be administered in 3 doses beginning 13 hours prior to the administration of contrast media to avoid further severe allergic reactions?

A) prednisone
B) Procardia
C) metoclopramide
D) ketorolac

Answer 8

A) prednisone

Question 9

What medication has immunosuppressant and anti-inflammatory qualities that make it useful for treating bronchospasm?

A) prednisone
B) dexamethasone
C) ondansetron
D) ketorolac

Answer 9

B) dexamethasone

Question 10

Which of the following medications can be used to treat anaphylaxis?

A) metoprolol
B) lanoxin
C) diphenhydramine
D) sodium bicarbonate

Answer 10

C) diphenhydramine

Question 11

What medication may be prescribed in order to treat congestive heart failure?

A) Diuretics such as Lasix.
B) Antiarrhythmic medications such as Procainamide.
C) Anticoagulation medications such as Coumadin.
D) NSAIDS such as Ketorolac.

Answer 11

A) Diuretics such as Lasix.

Question 12

Which medication listed is used in emergency situations to treat patients during hypertensive episodes?

A) lorazepam
B) epinephrine
C) nitroglycerin
D) dopamine

Answer 12

C) nitroglycerin