Pharmacology Chapter 7 Study Guide

Front 1

Do laxatives decrease or increase drug absorption?

Back 1

Decrease.

Front 2

Does aspirin decrease or increase drug absorption?

Back 2

increase

Front 3

Does aspiring change urine pH to acidic or basic?

Back 3

acidic

Front 4

Do antacids change urine pH to acidic or basic?

Back 4

basic

Front 5

Do antacids decrease or increase drug absorption?

Back 5

decrease

Front 6

How do narcotics effect drug absorption?

Back 6

they can increase or decrease

Front 7

Which of the following drug groups is primarily absorbed by the small intestines?

Back 7

anticonvulsants

Front 8

Your client is receiving two analgesics for pain relief. Two drugs with similar action are administered to achieve which effect?

Back 8

additive

Front 9

Your client had surgery yesterday. He is taking two drugs at the same time: a narcotic and an antihistamine. This is an example of which drug effect?

Back 9

synergistic

Front 10

When two drugs that have opposite effects (eg, stimulant and beta blocker), the drug effects are canceled. This is an example of which drug effect?

Back 10

antagonistic

Front 11

A major drug-food interaction occurs between monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and foods rich in what?

Back 11

tyramine

Front 12

Your client is taking digoxin and a diuretic. You need to be aware of digitalis toxicity and what serum levels?

Back 12

potassium

Front 13

Of nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, or tachycardia, which is NOT a sign of digitalis toxicity?

Back 13

tachycardia

Front 14

As a nurse, you know that increased drug metabolism results in ____________ drug elimination and ___________ concentration of the drug.

Back 14

increased, decreased

Front 15

How are most drugs excreted?

Back 15

Through the urine

Front 16

What amendment approved drugs safe for consumption that may be sold as OTC drugs?

Back 16

Durham-Humphrey

Front 17

What amendment requires proof of efficacy and safety of the drug?

Back 17

Kefauver-Harris

Front 18

Based on review of the FDA, the OTC drugs are assigned to one of how many categories?

Back 18

three

Front 19

Drugs not included in nonprescription products because they are unsafe or ineffective are assigned to which OTC category?

Back 19

II (2)

Front 20

How can most drug-induced photosensitivity reactions can be avoided?

Back 20

using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, avoiding excessive sunlight

Front 21

Clients with impaired renal function should avoid which drugs?

Back 21

aspirin, acetominophen, and ibuprofen