The risk of experiencing serotonin syndrome when SSRIs are given with monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as phenelzine (Nardil). Serotonin syndrome is best characterized in which of the following? A. A productive cough and bradycardia B. Hypotension and urinary retention C. Muscle rigidity and high fever D. Tea-colored urine and constipation … Read More »
A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who will be taking phenobarbital (Luminal). The nurse would educate the client in which of the following directly correlates with the safety of the client? A. Take the medication at the same time each day. B. Take the medication with meals only. C.… Read More »
Which group of drugs mimics parasympathetic activity? A. Cholinergic agents B. Anticholinergic agents C. Adrenergic agents D. Antiadrenergic agents Correct Answer: A. Cholinergic agents Cholinergic drugs mimic the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system. Cholinergic medications are a category of pharmaceutical agents that act upon the neurotransmitter… Read More »
Cholinergic agents are used to: A. Produce miosis B. Facilitate neuromuscular blockade C. Synergize neuromuscular blockers D. Facilitate tricyclic activity Correct Answer: A. Produce miosis. Miosis is a parasympathetic activity and is, therefore, the correct choice. Cholinergic medications are a category of pharmaceutical agents that act upon… Read More »
Cholinergics are contraindicated in: A. Tachycardia B. Hypothyroidism C. Hypotension D. Asthma Correct Answer: D. Asthma Bronchial asthma is a contraindication of cholinergic because the administration of cholinergic will cause bronchoconstriction. Bronchial muscles constrict, precipitating an attack of bronchial asthma. Mortality from acute poisoning generally results from… Read More »
Drugs that mimic sympathetic activity are known as: Drugs that mimic sympathetic activity are known as: A. Cholinergics B. Anticholinergics C. Adrenergics D. Antiadrenergics Correct Answer: C. Adrenergics Drugs that mimic the effects of sympathetic activity are known as adrenergics. Adrenergic drugs must be classified based on… Read More »
Which of the following metabolic effects may be a consequence of the administration of adrenergic agents? A. Hypoglycemia B. Metabolic acidosis C. Hyperglycemia D. Respiratory alkalosis Correct Answer: C. Hyperglycemia Epinephrine-induced hyperglycemia is markedly accentuated by concomitant elevations of glucagon and cortisol or in patients with diabetes.… Read More »
Adrenergic blockers are contraindicated in: A. Hypertension B. Pheochromocytoma C. Migraines D. Obstructive airway disease Correct Answer: D. Obstructive airway disease Adrenergic blockers tend to cause bronchoconstriction, so are therefore contraindicated in obstructive pulmonary disease. Traditionally, beta-blockers have been contraindicated in asthmatic patients. However, recommendations have aligned… Read More »
A side effect of cholinergic administration is: A. Nausea B. Diarrhea C. Increase salivation D. All of the above Correct Answer: D. All of the above Cholinergic drugs increase GI activity, causing all of these side effects. Acetylcholine is a major neurotransmitter in the body. Depending on… Read More »
Joseph is a child diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. Which of the following drugs is commonly used for his condition? A. methylphenidate (Ritalin) B. diethylpropion (Nobesine) C. phendimetrazine (Adipost) D. caffeine Correct Answer: A. methylphenidate (Ritalin) Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the drug of choice for attention deficit disorder.… Read More »