(solved) Prophecy RN Pharmacology A; latest 2023 95% Post Test Answers: 1. Which of the following medications may predispose the client to hearing loss? a. Aspirin--ototoxic b. Ampicillin c. Demerol d. Tylenol 2. The typical acute asthmatic attack is usually due to a combination of bronchial spasm, bronchial edema, and the presence of mucoid secretions in the bronchial lumen. The client with asthma was given mucomyst for which of the following reasons? a. To decrease the viscosity of secretions. b. To encourage the movement of the secretions in the bronchi. c. To stimulate the cough reflex. d. To dilate the bronchi. 3. Most asthmatic attacks respond to Epinephrine (Adrenalin) and it may be used as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of some allergic conditions because it: a. Improves cardiac output due to its positive inotropic effect. b. Acts as a hypertensive agent elevating BP. c. Dilates the bronchi. d. Antagonizes histamine. 4. A 78-year-old-client is taking a combination of 3 drugs: Lasix, Digoxin, and Isordil. Which of the following will be a desired, accumulative effect of the drugs? a. Constipation b. Weight loss = lasix (diuretic), digoxin (improves cardiac output), isordil (vasodilator) c. Postural hypotension d. Dizziness 5. Propanolol