NKU Pharmacology Midterm Exam MSN 611 New study set 2024 | Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+)
As a neurotransmitter in the brain Answer✔✔Histamine that is not found within mast cells functions
Convulsions, postural hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias Answer✔✔Toxic effect of first-generation
antihistamines
Epinephrine is mainstay medication. Antihistamines will not be able to treat it alone
Life-threatening reaction that requires medical intervention. Causes significant physical distress, impairs
ability to swallow and breath.
Itchy rash, swelling of tongue, bronchoconstriction, hypotension, facial edema
Presents suddenly Answer✔✔Know anaphylaxis
Sedative properties, CNS depression - beers list for elderly Answer✔✔Central nervous system side effect
of antihistamines in the elderly
inhibit the secretion of gastric acid in patients with GI disorders. Answer✔✔Indication H2 antihistamines
Typically empiric - before causative pathogen has been identified.
Started on broad-spectrum antibiotics before pathogen is confirmed.
Consider: pt hx, age, pregnancy, renal fx, liver fx, type of infection, infection site, cost of medication
Cultures obtained for infections such as pneumonia Answer✔✔Know initial selection of antimicrobial
therapy
Food-drug or drug-drug may decrease the absorption of the antibacterial medication
Decreased by separating administration times or avoiding the combination Answer✔✔Mechanism of
food-drug or drug-drug interactions with antibacterial medications
drug regimen typically 3.6 months.
