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    1. A drug that acts directly on bacteria, destroying them, is termed:
      A)
      Bactericidal
      B)
      Antineoplastic
      C)
      Analgesic
      D)
      Bacteriostatic
    2. Antiparkinson drugs restore which two chemicals necessary for transmitting nerve impulses?
      A)
      Acetylcholine and dopamine
      B)
      Epinephrine and acetylcholine
      C)
      Acetylcholine and calcium
      D)
      Dopamine and epinephrine
    3. When using a medicine dropper to administer a medication:
      A)
      None of the other answers is correct
      B)
      Use only the dropper supplied with the medication
      C)
      Use only a plastic dropper
      D)
      Use any dropper that is available
    4. Albuterol and aminophylline are used to relax and dilate airway passages and are called:
      A)
      Vasodilators
      B)
      Salicylates
      C)
      Bronchodilators
      D)
      Expectorants
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    1. A nurse correctly administers digoxin (Lanoxin) and propranolol (Inderal) via a feeding tube by:
      A)
      Checking the residual, flushing with water, administering the digoxin, administering the propranolol, and flushing with water
      B)
      Flushing with water, administering the digoxin, flushing with water, administering the propranolol, and flushing with water
      C)
      Flushing with water, administering the digoxin, administering the propranolol, and flushing with water
      D)
      Checking for tube placement, checking the residual, flushing with water, administering the digoxin, flushing with water, administering the propranolol, and flushing with water
    2. Which of the following statements by a client receiving warfarin (Coumadin) indicates the need for further teaching?
      A)
      "I use a laxative every other day."
      B)
      "I use antacids once in a while."
      C)
      "I ate some corn yesterday."
      D)
      "I always have aspirin with me to take for my headaches."
    3. Seconal (secobarbital) and Ambien (zolpidem), which produce sleep, are termed:
      A)
      Hypnotics
      B)
      Anticoagulants
      C)
      Sedatives
      D)
      Psychotropics
    4. If your patient is on a diuretic, which electrolyte should be watched carefully?
      A)
      Water
      B)
      Potassium
      C)
      Magnesium
      D)
      Calcium
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    1. A nurse is reinforcing discharge information for a client who has a new prescription for an antihypertensive medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
      A)
      "The doctor will increase your medication dosage if you develop tachycardia."
      B)
      "You should check your blood pressure every 8 hours while taking this medication."
      C)
      "Change positions slowly when you move from sitting to standing while taking this medication."
      D)
      "Avoid foods that contain tyramine while taking this medication."
    2. When administering medications, the nurse must always make time to:
      A)
      Read the label for the dosage 3 times as medications are set up
      B)
      Verify correct spelling and dosage of drug with the order, MAR, and drug label
      C)
      Follow the rights of medication administration
      D)
      All of the other answers are correct
    3. Coumadin is known as an oral:
      A)
      Antipyretic
      B)
      Antibiotic
      C)
      Anticoagulant
      D)
      Anti-inflammatory
    4. Which of the following drugs is used for schizophrenia? (Select all that apply)
      A)
      Lorazepam (Ativan)
      B)
      Haloperidol (Haldol)
      C)
      Clozapine (Clozaril)
      D)
      Sertraline (Zoloft)
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    1. If there is a change in color, consistency, or odor of a drug, the nurse should know that:
      A)
      This frequently occurs in some drugs and is not significant
      B)
      The drug must not be given and should be returned to the pharmacy in exchange for a fresh supply
      C)
      Only the pharmacist is responsible for the medications kept in the patient’s drug drawer and he/she must be the one to remove it
      D)
      The drug may be given, but changes in appearance should be reported to the pharmacy
    2. Which of the following drugs is administered subcutaneously, in the belly, at least 2 inches from the umbilicus?
      A)
      Lasix
      B)
      Digoxin
      C)
      Heparin
      D)
      Phenobarbital
    3. Tricyclics are classified as:
      A)
      Anti-manic
      B)
      Anti-depressant
      C)
      Anti-psychotic
      D)
      Anti-anxiety
    4. Drugs which are used to induce vomiting are:
      A)
      Anti-emetics
      B)
      Irritants
      C)
      Anti-spasmodics
      D)
      Emetics
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    1. Insulin is a medication that is given parenterally because:
      A)
      It is destroyed in the stomach
      B)
      It causes an increase in bile secreted by the gall bladder
      C)
      It is made up of a drug dissolved in alcohol and water
      D)
      It decreases the secretion of pepsin
    2. Which class of pulmonary medications suppresses coughing?
      A)
      Expectorants
      B)
      Mast cell stabilizers
      C)
      Mucolytics
      D)
      Antitussives
    3. Which of the following is a drug that produces vasodilation, improves cardiac output, and lowers blood pressure?
      A)
      Amiodarone (Pacerone)
      B)
      Albuterol
      C)
      Pravachol (pravastatin)
      D)
      Nitroglycerin
    4. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking omeprazole for the last 4 weeks. The nurse determines that the medication is effective when the client reports relief from which of the following symptoms?
      A)
      Headache
      B)
      Diarrhea
      C)
      Acid indigestion
      D)
      Nausea
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    1. Contraindications to taking aspirin include:
      A)
      All of the other answers are correct
      B)
      Use cautiously if impaired renal function is present
      C)
      History of hypersensitivity reactions
      D)
      Peptic ulcer disease and GI bleeding
    2. Walter, a teenage patient, is admitted to the hospital because of acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. Overdoses of acetaminophen can precipitate life-threatening abnormalities in which of the following organs?
      A)
      Lungs
      B)
      Liver
      C)
      Kidney
      D)
      Adrenal glands
    3. All the following are true about Lasix (furosemide) except:
      A)
      It increases water loss by the excretion of sodium
      B)
      It may cause the patient to become hypokalemic
      C)
      It is a potassium-sparing diuretic
      D)
      The nurse should tell the patient to change positions slowly
    4. When reconstituting a powdered medication to liquid form, the nurse must be sure to do all the following EXCEPT:
      A)
      Carefully read the instructions on the label regarding the proper diluent to use
      B)
      Refrigerate the vial after use
      C)
      Throw any multidose vials away after giving a single dose
      D)
      Wipe the top of the vial with an alcohol sponge before inserting the needle
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