Nokea
Choose a drug that does not cause bradycardia:
- A. Clonidine
- B. Guanethidine
- C. Hydralazine causes reflex tactycardia
- D. Propranolol
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydralazine causes reflex tachycardia, not bradycardia.
You may also like to solve these questions
Traditional Chinese medicine utilizes yin (cooling) versus yang (warming) in assessing and treating disease. Menopause is considered a time of imbalance, therefore the Chinese herbalist would prescribe:
- A. Herbs which are yang in nature
- B. Herbs that are yin in nature
- C. Ginger
- D. Golden seal
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Menopause is a yin-deficient state (hot flashes), so yin (cooling) herbs are prescribed.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving daily doses of Oprelvekin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to determine effectiveness of this medication?
- A. Hemoglobin
- B. Absolute neutrophil count
- C. Platelet count
- D. Total white blood count
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oprelvekin increases platelet count , its primary therapeutic effect.
Which of the following drugs do not cross the placenta
- A. Dilantin
- B. Diazepam
- C. Acinocoumarin
- D. Heparin
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin does not cross the placenta due to its large size.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for Fluoxetine for PTSD. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A. You may have a decreased desire for intimacy while taking this medication.
- B. You should take this medication at bedtime to help promote sleep.
- C. You will have fewer urinary adverse effects if you urinate just before taking this medication.
- D. You'll need to wear sunglasses when outdoors due to the light sensitivity caused by this medication.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluoxetine can decrease libido , a common SSRI side effect to inform clients about.
Pharmacoeconomics is:
- A. The study of the part of the U.S. economy
- B. The study of the impact of prescription drug costs on the overall economy
- C. The analysis of the costs and consequences of any health-care-related treatment or service
- D. The analysis of the clinical efficacy of the drug
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pharmacoeconomics evaluates costs and outcomes of health-care interventions.