1. Nurse Rita is giving instructions to her client who is taking 13.

Which of the following categories is used for diarrhea and

antihistamine. Which of the following nurse teachings is appropriate constipation?
for the client? A. Bulk-forming agents C. Cascara
A. Be aware that you may need to take a decongestant. B. Intestinal flora modifiers D. Milk of Magnesia
B. Be aware that you may have increased saliva.
C. Expect a relief in 24 hours. 14. Which of the following may be used for a bowel preparation and is
D. Avoid ingesting alcohol. not recommended for treatment of constipation?
A. Correctol C. Mineral oil
B. Fiberall D. castor oil
2. Daniel has vertigo, which antihistamine is best for his condition?
A. Meclizine 15. These are agents which facilitate defecation and treat constipation.
B. Terfenadine A. Laxative C. Glycosides
C. Hydrocodone B. Anti-diarrheal D. Anti-gout
D. Guaifenesin
16. These drugs increase peristalsis
3. Raul, a 20-year-old student, used to buy OTC drugs whenever he A. Laxative C. Glycosides
feels sick. Which of the following statements best describes the B. Anti-diarrheal D. Anti-gout
danger of self-medication with over-the-counter drugs?
A. Clients are not aware of the action of over-the-counter drugs. 17. The following are examples of anti-diarrheal drugs. SATA
B. Clients minimize the effects of over-the-counter drugs because A. Lomotil C. Imodium
they are available without prescription. B. Bacid D. Pectin
C. Clients are not aware of the side effects of over-the-counter
18. Anti-ulcer drugs decrease acetylcholine release
drugs. A. True B. False
D. Clients do not realize the effects of over-the-counter drugs.
19. Anti-emetics promotes expulsion of stomach contents by
4. Which of the following statements describes the action of antacids? decreasing stimulation of either the chemoreceptor zone, or the
A. Antacids block the production of gastric acid. vomiting center in the medulla
B. Antacids block dopamine. A. True B. False
C. Antacids enhance action of acetylcholine.
D. Antacids neutralize gastric acid. 20. After giving a spinal anesthesia, keep the client flat for 6 to 12
hours to prevent spinal headache.
5. Jam is under chemotherapy in which nausea is an expected side A. True B. False
effect. Which of the following drugs is indicated to prevent such
side effect? 21. One of the adverse reactions of Barbiturate Toxicity is hypertension.
A. Metoclopramide A. True B. Fals
B. Cimetidine
C. Tagamet
D. Famotidine

6. Which of the following drugs will reduce the effectiveness of

sucralfate?
A. Carafate C. Ranitidine
B. Metoclopramide D. Meclizine

7. Extrapyramidal symptoms are a side effect of which of the

following drugs?
A. Ranitidine C. Famotidine
B. Omeprazole D. Metoclopramide

8. Which histamine-2 antagonist is associated with the most

drug interactions?
A. Ranitidine C. Cimetidine
B. Prilosec D. Nizatidine

9. Hydrochloric acid secretion is blocked by which of the following

category of drugs?
A. Antacids
B. Gastric stimulants
C. Histamine-2 antagonists
D. Antihistamines

10. Which category of drugs prevents/treats constipation by the

osmotic drawing of water from extravascular space to intestinal
lumen?
A. Stimulants C. Hyperosmotic agents
B. Bulk-forming agents D. Lubricants

11. Which of the following is a bulk-forming agent?

A. FiberCon
B. Glycerin
C. Lactulose
D. Milk of Magnesia

12. A client needs rapid cleansing of the bowel, which category is best
used?
A. Bulk-forming agent C. Saline laxatives with
magnesium
B. Bacid D. Intestinal flora modifiers
22. Cholinesterase inhibitors treat myasthenia gravis 39. Anti-ulcers can _. SATA
A. True B. False A. Decrease acetylcholine release
23. Atropine sulfate is the antidote for cholinergic overdose B. Block release of histamines
A. True B. False C. Inhibit proton pump
D. Inhibit secretion of pepsin
24. Cholinergic agonists are drugs that stimulate the sympathetic
nervous system 40. After giving Neostigmine Bromide, Nurse Jimbei should, SATA.
A. True B. False A. Keep Acetylcysteine available for overdosage.
B. Monitor V/S during period of dosage adjustment
25. Alprazolam is an example of Anti-anxiety meds. C. Administer medication with food
A. True B. False D. Instruct the patient to wear medic alert

26. The following are effects of sympathetic nervous system. SATA. 41. This drug modifies bioelectric activity at subcortical and
A. Decrease salivary gland secretion cortical areas.
A. Anti-Parkinsonian Agents C. Anti-Convulsants
B. Increase secretion of epinephrine
B. Cholinergic Agonists D. Anti-Manic Agents
C. Decrease peristalsis
D. Vasoconstriction 42. This drug strengthens muscle contractions including
respiratory muscles.
27. This drug is used to treat emergency cases such as allergic A. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants C. Cholinesterase Inhibitors
reaction and cardiac arrest B. Cholinergic Agonists D. Cholinergic Anatagonists
A. Prazosin
B. Emergenolol 43. This drug increases norepinephrine at subcortical
C. Isoproterenol neuroeffector sites
D. Epinephrine A. Antipsychotics C. Antidepressants
B. Hypnotics D. Anti-Manic Agents
28. This drug is a potent inotropic meds.
A. Clonidine C. Epinephrine 44. This drug reduces adrenergic neurotransmitter level in cerebral
B. Emergenolol D. Timolol tissue
A. Anti-Parkinsonian Agents C. Anti-Convulsants
29. This drug is used to treat bronchospasm, asthma, and bronchitis. B. Cholinergic Agonists D. Anti-Manic Agents
A. Albuterol C. Dopamine
B. Ephedrine D. Bronchomine 45. This drug blocks dopamine hydrochloride receptors in the CNS
and sympathetic nervous system
30. This is the drug of choice for shock A. Antipsychotics C. Antidepressants
A. Shocknephrine C. Acebutolol B. Hypnotics D. Anti-Manic Agents
B. Dopamine D. Epinephrine
46. The following are examples Tricyclic Antidepressants, SATA.
31. This drug constricts the pupil of the eye and is used to treat A. Prozac C. Elavil
glaucoma B. Paxil D. Aventil
A. Pupilol C. Pilocarpine
B. Plasil D. Prazosin 47. The following are examples of Selective Serotonin
Reuptake
32. This drug inhibits or blocks stimulation of the sympathetic Inhibitors (SSRI), SATA.
nervous system A. Prozac C. Paxil
A. Cholinergic blockers C. Adrenergic blockers B. Zoloft D. Luvox
B. Atropine blockers D. Anti-cholinergics
48. The following are examples of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
33. The following are examples of anti-parkinsonian agents. SATA (MAOI), SATA.
A. Amantadine C. Pergolide A. Marplan C. Paroxetine
B. Carbidopa D. Pramipexole B. Nardil D. None of the above

34. The following are examples of anti-convulsant drugs. SATA 49. The following are examples of Antipsychotics, SATA.
A. Valium C. Neostigmine A. Haloperidol C. Chlorpromazine
B. Dilantin D. Luminal B. Risperidone D. Marplan

35. After giving Phenytoin, Nurse Nami should perform the following, 50. The following are examples of Hypnotics, SATA.
except A. Pentobarbital C. Secobarbital
A. Monitor condition of oral mucosa B. Phenobarbital D. None of the above
B. Monitor blood laboratory results
C. Can be mixed with other IV fluids 51. This drug depresses the CNS through a progressive sequence
D. Give medication with porridge A. Anti-Anxiety C. Antopsychotics
B. General Anesthetics D. None of the above
36. After giving Alprazolam, Nurse Nico Robin should to the following:
A. Notify the provider if systolic BP drops 20 mmHg 52. This drug decreases nerve membrane permeability to sodium ion
B. Administer with porridge or milk influx
C. Instruct the patient to take medication as prescribed A. General Anesthetics C. Both A and B
D. Instruct the patient to never abruptly stop the medication B. Local Anesthetics D. None of the above

37. The following are examples of Local Anesthetic Drugs, SATA. 53. This drug treats spasm disorders
A. Xylophone C. Cocaine A. Anti-Anxiety C. Antopsychotics
B. Novocaine D. Marcaine B. General Anesthetics D. None of the above

38. After giving Maalox, Nurse Brook should instruct the patient to 54. This drug interferes with prostaglandin synthesis
(SATA). A. Anti-gout C. Skeletal muscle relaxants
A. May color stools (brownish) B. NSAIDS D. None of the above
B. Eat foods high in Ca and Fe
C. Avoid overuse of antacids
D. Dietary restrictions for ulcers
55. The following are nursing interventions after giving Antigout 73. Colesevelam
Agents, SATA. A. Anti-infectives C. Synthetic Prostaglandin
A. Monitor I and O C. Lose weight if needed B. Lipid regulating agents D. Acne agents
B. Administer with meals D. Avoid fermented beverages

56. The following are nursing interventions after giving anti-emetics, 74. Daytrana
SATA. A. Stimulants C. Barbiturates
A. Offer a cracker to the patient C. Monitor VS B. Diuretics D. Antidepressants
B. Provide oral care after vomiting D. Monitor BS
75. Desoxyn
57. The following are examples of Antacids, SATA. A. Beta-blockers C. Diabetic Agents
A. Amphogel C. Ondansetron B. CNS Stimulants D. Analgesics
B. Maalox D. Thorazine
76. Aztreonam
58. The following are examples of Laxatives, SATA. A. Cognitive enhancers C. Lipid regulating agents
A. Dulcolax C. Mineral water B. Antipsychotic D. Anti-infectives
B. Colace D. Milk of Alaska
77. Azulfidine
59. The following are effects of parasympathetic nervous system, A. Anti-anxiety agents C. Muscle relaxants
SATA. B. Anticonvulsants D. Amino salicylates
A. Miosis C. Increased HR
B. Vasodilation D. Decreased secretion 78. Beclomethasone
A. Antiplatelet Agents C. Corticosteroids
60. This drug is a selective Alpha 2 adrenergic drug which is used to B. Amino salicylates D. Cardiac glycosides
treat hypertension.
A. Plasil C. Dilantin 79. Betapace
B. Levodopa D. Clonidine A. Corticosteroids C. Antiarrhyhmic
B. Anti-emetics D. Antiretrovirals
61. Acebutolol
A. Beta-blockers C. Diabetic Agents 80. Cardizem
B. ACE Inhibitors D. Analgesics
A. Calcium channel blockers C. Angiotensin blockers
62. Acetylcysteine B. Anticholinergics D. Fluoroqjuinolones
A. Thrombolytics C. Mucolytic
B. Antifungals D. Opiates

63. Baclofen
A. Anti-infectives C. Synthetic Prostaglandin
B. Muscle relaxants D. Acne agents

64. Bupivacaine
A. Local anesthetics C. Barbiturates
B. Diuretics D. Antidepressants

65. Captopril
A. Beta-blockers C. Diabetic Agents
B. ACE Inhibitors D. Analgesics

66. Colchicine
A. Cognitive enhancers C. Lipid regulating agents
B. Antipsychotic D. Anti-gout agents

67. Diazepam
A. Anti-anxiety agents C. Muscle relaxants
B. Anticonvulsants D. All of the above

68. Dilantin
A. Antiplatelet Agents C. Anticonvulsants
B. Amino salicylates D. Cardiac glycosides

69. Azithromycin
A. Corticosteroids C. Anti-infectives
B. Anti-emetics D. Antiretrovirals

70. Atorvastatin
A. Lipid regulating agents C. Angiotensin blockers
B. Anticholinergics D. Fluoroqjuinolones

71. Basilximab
A. Immunosuppressants C. MAOI
B. Acne Agents D. SSRI

72. Cisatracurium
A. Neuromuscular blockers C. Beta blockers
B. Amino acid supplements D. Antiarrhytmic
99. Antidepressants generally exert influence by:
A. Increasing the reuptake of norepinephrine
B. Altering the action of the cyproprotein (MAO)
C. Changing the availability of dopamine
D. Changing the availability of select neurotransmitters

100. The nurse evaluates that carbidopa and levodopa (Sinemet) is

therapeutically effective if the client has:
A Decreased GI responses
B. Increased tolerance to pyridoxine
C. Decreased tremors at rest
D. Increased urinary output