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The student nurse realizes that learning about a prototype or example drug in a pharmacologic class allows application of that knowledge to other drugs in that same class. Which information can be predicated to other drugs in the same pharmacologic class when known about a prototype?

The patient is prescribed montelukast (Singulair), a leukotriene modifier, for treatment of asthma. The nurse teaches the action of this drug is:

The Wicked Witch of the West tried to use an opioid to prevent Dorothy from getting to the Emerald City in Oz. What flowering plant did she put in her way? 22ACDFB3410F127F7C246E52C3787.jpg Save Save

The best medical intervention for a patient experiencing an acid-base imbalance is:

The provider prescribes cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) for the patient.  When doing medication education, what is the best information for the nurse to include?

A patient is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and will be taking donepezil (Aricept) once daily. Which statement accurately describes the drug’s therapeutic effect?

A patient with asthma has all of the following on her medication list. Which one is most likely to be used as a rescue inhaler for acute attacks to relieve bronchospasm?

Match the antihypertensive drug class with its mechanism of action to decrease BP.  (Use each answer once)

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the problem-solving approach?

What is the primary adverse effect of pharmacotherapy for diabetes mellitus?