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P A R T 9
Drugs acting on the renal system
C H E C K Y O U R U N D E R S T A N D I N G
Answers to the questions in this chapter can be found in
Appendix A at the back of this book.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Select the best answer to the following.
1.
The antibiotic of choice for a person with cystitis
who has great difficulty following medical
regimens is:
a.
finasteride.
b.
oxybutynin.
c.
nitrofurantoin.
d.
norfloxacin.
2.
Urinary tract antispasmodics block the pain and
discomfort associated with spasm in the smooth
muscle of the urinary tract. The numerous adverse
effects associated with these drugs are related to:
a.
their blockade of sympathetic beta-receptors.
b.
their stimulation of cholinergic receptors.
c.
their stimulation of sympathetic receptors.
d.
their blockade of cholinergic receptors.
3.
When planning the care for an older male diagnosed
with BPH, which two types of drugs would the
nurse most likely expect the doctor to prescribe?
a.
alpha-adrenergic blockers and anticholinergic
drugs
b.
alpha-adrenergic blockers and testosterone
production blockers
c.
anticholinergic drugs and alpha-adrenergic
stimulators
d.
testosterone production stimulators and adrenal
androgens
4.
The drug of choice for treatment of BPH in a man
with known hypertension might be:
a.
finasteride.
b.
terazosin.
c.
tamsulosin.
d.
propranolol.
5.
Before administering a drug for the treatment of
BPH, the nurse or midwife should ensure that:
a.
the person has had a prostate examination,
including measurement of the PSA level.
b.
the person has not had a vasectomy.
c.
the person is still sexually active.
d.
the person is hypertensive.
6.
A male who is very concerned about his hair loss
and who is being treated for BPH might prefer
treatment with:
a.
alfusosin.
b.
finasteride.
c.
tamsulosin.
d.
terazosin.
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
Select all that apply.
1.
In evaluating a person for the presence of a bladder
infection, one would expect to find reports of which
of the following?
a.
frequency of urination
b.
painful urination
c.
oedema of the fingers and hands
d.
urgency of urination
e.
feelings of abdominal bloating
f.
itching, scaly skin
2.
Important educational points for people with cystitis
include which of the following?
a.
avoidance of bubble baths
b.
voiding immediately after sexual intercourse
c.
always wiping from back to front
d.
avoidance of foods high in alkaline ash
e.
tight fluid restriction
f.
always wiping from front to back
