Chapter 19 and 20 pharmacology

A nonmalignant growth of the prostate gland that constricts the urethra is A. BPH B. prostatitis C. prostate cancer D. testicular cance

A

Medications can turn urine all of the following colors EXCEPT A. purple B. blue-green C. orange-yellow D. red-pink

A

Medications that may be given when patients are at risk for aspiration of stomach contents are A. gastric stimulants B. Bowel evacuators C. laxatives D. proton pump inhibitors

A

Oxytocin (Pitocin) is given IV to A. stimulate labor B. stop premature labor C. treat preeclampsia D. treat toxicity of pregnancy

A

The classification of medications commonly known as water pills is A. diuretics B. laxatives C. anticholinergics D. H2- receptor blockers

A

The drug class of choice to fight Helicobacter pylori infection A. antibiotics B. antispasmodics C. proton pump inhibitors D. mucosal protectants

A

The type of antidiarrheal that is taken after each bowel movement to absorb toxins or bacteria is an A. absorbent B. opioid antidiarrheal C. antiemetic D. emetic

A

The type of of acid found in the stomach that aids food break down is A. HCL B. KCL C. NACL D. MGCL

A

Which hormone regulates testosterone production? A. LH B. FSH C. Prolactin D. Oxytocin

A

Which medication is used to stop preterm labor and should not be used during the last two months of pregnancy because of its effects on the fetus's cardiac development? A. Indomethacin B. Terbutaline C. Magnesium sulfate D. Calcium channel blockers

A

Which of the following statements about the treatment of gallstones in INCORRECT A. surgical intervention is rare for gallstones B. the medication ursodiol may be prescribed for oral use C. Ursodiol treatment lasts up to 2 years D. side effects of ursodiol include stomach pain, dizziness, and back pain

A

AndroGel

Androgen

Mylanta

Antacids

Biltricide

Anthelmintic

Pept-Bismol

Antidiarrheal

Thorazine

Antiemetic

Mylicon

Antiflatulent

Nystatin

Antifungal

Ditropan

Antispasmodic

Robinul

Antispasmodic

A patient is considered morbidly obese when he or she is A. 10% above B. 20% above C. 30% above D. 40% above

B

All of the following statements about contraceptives are true EXCEPT A. Contraceptives include the "pill", a vaginal ring, and implants B. Postictal contraception is a high-dose progesterone medication C. In the intrauterine system Mirena must be placed in the uterus by a physician D. The transdermal contraceptive patch is applied weekly for three weeks; the fourth week there is not patch to allow for a normal menstrual period

B

An example of a food that can affect the absorption of certain medications if eaten at the same time is A. bread B. grapefruit C. cereal D. banana

B

Gout is caused by the urinary system's inability to clear which substance from the bloodstream? A. Rheumatoid factor B. Uric acid C. Protein D. Lactic acid

B

Medications that are known to decrease libido in men and women include all of the following EXCEPT A. Benadryl B. Tylenol C. Catapres D. Valium E. Indeal

B

The disorder in which stomach acid moves upward into the esophagus, causing irritation and damage to the mucosa is A. Crohn's Disease B. GERD C. heartburn D. irritable bowel syndrome

B

The vital electrolyte that is lost with loop diuretic use is A. sodium B. potassium C. chloride D. magnesium

B

Which gonadotropic hormone is responsible for egg release in a women? A. FSH B. LH C. ICSH D. GH

B

Which of the following is an inflammation of the mouth? A. Nevus B. Stomatitis C. GERD D. Crohn's disease E. Fissure

B

Which of the following is used to treat motion sickness? A. Laxatives B. Antiemetics C. Emetics D. Proton pump inhibitors E. Prostaglandins

B

Which of the following will slow or stop uterine contractions? A. Prostaglandins B. Tocolytics C. Mucolytic D. Oxytocin

B

Which of the following words mean bad breath? A. GERD B. Halitosis C. Helicobacter pylori D. Flatulence

B

Avodart

BPH medication

Thiazide diuretics

Block sodium reabsorption and increase water excretion; are used to treat moderate hypertension

Potassium-sparing diuretics

Block the reabsorption of water and sodium back into the blood stream, but allow potassium to be reabsorbed

GoLYTELY

Bowel evacuant

Diuretics may be administered to patients who have any of the following EXCEPT A. hypertension B. heart failure C. hypotension D. kidney failure E. glucoma

C

In patients with poisoning or overdose, the medication used to attract a toxin and inactivate the poison in the GI tract A. syrup of ipecac B. glycerin C. activated charcoal D. syrup of glycerin

C

Most stomach ulcers are caused by A. Acidic food B. worms C. Helicobacter pylori D. overuse of antacids E. streptococcus

C

Premarin is an example of A. Hormone replacement therapy B. estrogen therapy C. contraception D. hormone replacement therapy and estrogen therapy E. hormone replacement therapy, estrogen therapy, and contraception

C

The following statements about cervical ripening agents are true EXCEPT A. they are applied topically to the cervix of the uterus B. a prostaglandin (dinoprostone) is used for cervical ripening C. if labor doesn't begin within 3 hours, a second dose may be administered D. if labor doesn't begin within 6 hours, the patient may be started on oxytocin to begin uterine contractions

C

The gonadotropic hormones are secreted by which gland? A. Adrenal B. Thyroid C. Pituitary D. Parathyroid

C

The main functions of the urinary system include A. filtration of the blood B. removal of waste products C. filtration of the blood and removal of waste products D. metabolism of medications E. filtration of blood, removal of waste products, and metabolism of medications

C

Which of the following induce vomiting? A. Antianemics B. Antiemetics C. Emetics D. Laxatives E. Diuretics

C

Which of the following is a term for movement through the intestines? A. Halitosis B. Pica C. Peristalsis D. Fissure

C

Which of the following promote bowel movements A. Emetics B. Antiemetics C. Laxatives D. H2-receptor agonists E. Antacids

C

Prepidil

Cervical ripening agent

Androgen replacement therapy in men has the possible benefit of decreased A. incidence of heart disease B. incidence of diabetes C. death rate D. heart disease, diabetes, and death rate

D

DDAVP is used to treat A. gout B. urinary tract infections C. BPH D. bed-wetting

D

Erectile dysfunction medications ae administered? A. orally B. by direct injection into the penis C. via urethral pellet D. orally, by direct injection into the penis, or via urethral pellet

D

Gas in the gastrointestinal system is known as A. Halitosis B. stomatitis C. GERD D. flatulence E. hemorrhoids

D

Magnesium sulfate is administered to A. stimulate labor B. stop premature labor C. treat preeclampsia D. stop premature labor and treat preeclampsia

D

Medications that facilitate fast emptying of the colon are A. diuretics B. emetics C. antiemetics D. cathartics

D

Some of the benefits of hormone replacement therapy include decreased A. bone loss B. cardiovascular dysfunction C. risk of breast cancer D. bone loss and cardiovascular dysfunction E. bone loss, cardiovascular dysfunction, and risk of breast cancer

D

Symptoms of a urinary tract infection include all of the following EXCEPT A. frequency B. pain C. blood in urine D. increased amount of urine output

D

The reason for taking a gastrointestinal medication before eating is to allow the medication to A. delay absorption of food B. coat the stomach lining C. decrease gastric acidity D. Coat the stomach lining or decrease gastric acidity

D

Which of the following are gonadotropic hormones? A. FSH B. LH C. ICSH D. FSH, LH, ICSH

D

Which of the following can cause pregnancy loss? A. Emetics B. Laxatives C. Antiemetics D. Prostaglandins E. Mouthwashes

D

Which of the following drugs causes abortion of a fetus? A. Norplant B. Triphasil C. Diaphragm D. Mifeprex

D

Which of the following drugs is used to treat vaginal yeast? A. Clomid B. Pitocin C. Metrogel D. Monistat

D

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of erectile dysfunction drugs? A. Headache B. Flushing C. Abnormal vision D. Decreased heart rate E. Fatal cardiovascular events

D

Which of the following is NOT a type of laxative? A. Bulk-forming agents B. Osmotics C. Stool softeners D. proton pump inhibitors

D

Which of the following is used to treat peptic ulcers A. Antibiotics B. Antispasmodics C. Proton pump inhibitors D. All of the above

D

Antiemetics include all of the following EXCEPT A. phenothiazines B. 5-hydroxytryptamine-3 receptor antagonist C. Antihistamines D. Cannabinoids E. cholinergic medications

E

Diarrhea is the most dangerous for patients in which age group A. infants B. small children C. Adolescents D. Older adults E. Infants, small children, and older adults

E

Viagra

Erectile dysfunction drug

Premarin

Estrogen

Reglan

GI stimulant

Actigall

Gallstone solubilizing agent

Osmotics

Given rectally; exert an immediate action that draws water into the stool and irritates the bowel to increase peristalsis, which leads to evacuation of stool within 15 to 60 minutes

Tagamet

H2-receptor antagonist

Lubricants

Increase the water to fecal mass to ease the passage of stool; are usually suppositories and oily

Xenical

Lipase inhibitor

Bumex

Loop diuretic

Loop diuretics

Most effective diuretics; mainly used to treat congestive heart failure by decreasing the volume of blood that the heart has to circulate

Clomid

Ovulation stimulant

Provera

Progestin

Cytotec

Prostaglandin

Prevacid

Proton pump inhibitor

Stimulants

Stimulate peristalsis as they act directly on the intestinalis mucosa and irritate the bowel; typically effective within 6 to 8 hours

Hydrochlorothiazide

Thiazide diuretic

Osmotic diuretics

Used for patients who have increased intracranial pressure due to head trauma, a brain tumor, or other illness that affects the brain

Bowel evacuators

cleansing solutions used before diagnostic tests to remove stool

Stool softeners

decrease the consistency of stool by reducing surface tension and attracting water and fat to the stool

Bulk-forming agents

increase bulk and water content of stool resemble dietary fiber, and are the laxative of choice during pregnancy and for long-term use

Carafate

mucosal protectant