Pulmonology Pharmacology Questions Flashcards
Name an important test for monitoring the use of Azithromycin.
a.) Heart rate & blood pressure
b.) Urine output
c.) Liver function
d.) Temperature
c.) Liver function
Azithromycin is an antibotic & it can alter liver function tests when being used
What are common side effects of Xopenex (levobuterol tartrate)?
a.) Tachycardia
b.) Decreased potassium levels
c.) Palpitations
d.) All of the above
d.) All of the above
What patient education is important regarding Trelegy Ellipta?
a.) Stand up slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension.
b.) Check your heart rate before taking this medication.
c.) Rinse your mouth thoroughly & gargle with water after taking it.
d.) Do not eat 30 minutes after taking medication.
c.) Rinse your mouth thoroughly & gargle with water after taking it.
Your patient is prescribed Symbicort & starts experiencing severe shortness of breath. What should be your first action as a nurse?
a.) Administer the Symbicort & monitor for decreased BP & HR.
b.) Apply O2 via nasal cannula.
c.) Assess the patient’s symptoms & check orders for emergency medication.
d.) Kindly suggest they breath better.
c.) Assess the patient’s symptoms & check orders for emergency medication.
What is a suitable option for a lunch meal for someone using Racemic Epinephrine?
a.) A slice of cheese pizza with a can of coke.
b.) A garden salad with a redbull.
c.) A bean burrito with water.
d.) A grilled cheese with a green tea.
c.) A bean burrito with water
Protein source & water has no caffeine
A 26-year-old female patient diagnosed with depression was recently prescribed albuterol. Today at her office visit with her PCP, she tells the nurse that her therapist has prescribed her Phenelzine (MAOI). What would be the appropriate response or intervention from the nurse?
a.) Take no action because MAOIs & albuterol have no drug interaction.
b.) Explain that taking MAOIs while taking albuterol can increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.
c.) Explain that MAOIs are dangerous & should not be used at all.
d.) Determine what other medications are being taken for depression.
b.) Explain that taking MAOIs whiel taking albuterol can increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.
Which of the following would be appropriate for a nurse to teach a geriatric patient before starting prednisone long-term?
a.) An annual eye exam is recommended with long-term use.
b.) There is an increased risk for osteoporosis, depression, & increased blood sugar levels in the elderly.
c.) Monitor for signs of infection or illness.
d.) All of the above.
d.) All of the above.
