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Drug and Dosage for ET Tube Cardiovascular Pharmacological Agents Questions
Question 1 of 5
Propranolol is useful in all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient admitted to the hospital with PTSD is ordered the following medications. Which of these medications has a direct use in treating symptoms that are common in PTSD? (Select the one tha does not apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Colace. Colace is a stool softener used for constipation and does not directly treat symptoms of PTSD. Alprazolam and Propanolol are commonly used for anxiety and PTSD symptoms. Dulcolax is a laxative, which is not directly related to treating PTSD symptoms. Therefore, Colace is the only medication that does not have a direct use in treating PTSD symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement by a patient with generalized anxiety disorder for whom lorazepam (Ativan) is prescribed as needed (prn) suggests the patient understands the purpose of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it demonstrates the patient's understanding that lorazepam is meant to help alleviate anxiety symptoms, making it easier to communicate with their therapist. This shows insight into the medication's purpose. Choice B indicates uncertainty about the duration of treatment, not the medication's purpose. Choice C reflects stigma and concerns about others knowing, not understanding the medication's purpose. Choice D focuses on using the medication to aid sleep, not addressing anxiety symptoms directly.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients taking various medications including imipramine (Tofranil), doxepine (Sinequan), ziprasidone (Geodon), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). The nurse orders a special diet for the client receiving which medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Parnate. Tranylcypromine is an MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor) which requires a special diet low in tyramine to prevent hypertensive crisis. Tyramine-rich foods should be avoided with MAOIs as they can interact and lead to dangerous increases in blood pressure. Imipramine, doxepin, and ziprasidone are not MAOIs, so they do not require a special diet.
Question 5 of 5
The ‘gateway hypothesis’ is used to explain why:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 'gateway hypothesis' posits that use of certain substances, like cannabis, can lead to the use of more harmful substances, such as heroin. This progression is based on the idea that trying one drug can increase the likelihood of trying others. Choice C is correct because it directly aligns with this hypothesis by stating that individuals who are addicted to heroin often have a history of prior cannabis use. This supports the notion of cannabis serving as a gateway to heroin use. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect: A: This choice discusses the addictive nature of drugs, which is not directly related to the gateway hypothesis. B: This choice mentions a correlation between cannabis use and genetic predisposition to schizophrenia, which is not directly connected to the gateway hypothesis. D: This choice is unrelated to the concept of the gateway hypothesis and discusses a different scenario altogether.