Pharm final exam

Question 1

IV manual sets formula

Answer 1

volume/minutes x drop factor gtt/ml= flow rate

Question 2

Parenteral IV drip rate

Answer 2

rate= mL/hr

Question 3

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Answer 3

Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, and Esomeprazole

Question 4

How do proton pump inhibitors work

Answer 4

Profound and prolonged decrease production of stomach acid

Question 5

Nurse notes on proton pump inhibitors

Answer 5

Pregnant or lactating, caution in use of anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines, ability to swallow?, liver function test

Question 6

Antacids and their function

Answer 6

calcium carbonate, they neutralize HCl and reduce pepsin activity

Question 7

Side effects of antacids

Answer 7

acid rebound. hypercalcemia

Question 8

Nurse notes antacids

Answer 8

take with food, take with water, interferes with bone tissue.

Question 9

H2 blockers and their function

Answer 9

Cimetidine, Famotidine, Ranitidine, Nizatidine, block H2 receptors to reduce gastric acid secretion. Promote healing of ulcers

Question 10

Gastric Stimulants and their function

Answer 10

Metoclopramide, Tiapride. Decreases esophageal sphincter pressure and increased gastric emptying. Use for patient at risk of aspirating stomach contents