Pharmacology Week 2 Quiz

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Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5
Submitted Sep 11 at 12:27pm
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Question 1
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A patient has had dilation of the eyes with an anticholinergic agent.
What will the nurse say when preparing this patient to go home after the examination?

“You may experience an increased heart rate, but this is a harmless side effect.”

“You will be able to read as soon as the exam is completed.”

Correct!

“You may need to wear dark glasses until this medication wears off.”

“Systemic side effects will not occur with this agent.”

Question 2
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The nurse is reviewing personal knowledge of the medications used in the treatment of open-
angle glaucoma.
The nurse would be correct to identify which medications as treatment? (Select all that apply)
Correct!

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Correct!

Alpha agonists
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Correct!

Prostaglandin analogs

Anticholinergics

Correct!

Beta blockers

Question 3
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A nurse is teaching a patient diagnosed with wet ARMD who will begin receiving bevacizumab
[Avastin].
Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

“I should report eye pain and photophobia to my provider if they occur.”

Correct!

“This medication will not reduce the risk of blindness.”

“I should be able to improve my visual acuity by using this drug.”

“This drug will help suppress the growth of new blood vessels.”

Question 4
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An adolescent has recently been experiencing pimples. The nurse notes several closed
comedones across the patient’s forehead and on the nose.
The nurse will expect to teach this patient about the use of which medication?
Correct!

Benzoyl peroxide
Topical retinoids

Topical erythromycin

Topical clindamycin

Question 5
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A patient has severe acne that has been refractory to treatment. The patient is taking tetracycline
and using topical tretinoin [Retin-A] and has been applying benzoyl peroxide twice daily. The
provider asks the nurse to teach this patient about isotretinoin [Accutane], which the patient will
begin taking in a few weeks.
The nurse will include which statement when teaching this patient about this drug?

“Two pregnancy tests are required before each monthly refill of your prescription.”

“Skin rash, headache, and hair loss are common with this drug.”

“Alcohol may be consumed in moderation when taking this drug.”

Correct!

“Tetracycline must be discontinued before beginning the isotretinoin.”

Quiz Score: 5 out of 5