NUR 647 DRUG CARDS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | COMPLETE ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
What is the generic name for Tylenol®? - ANS ✔✔Acetaminophen
What is the class of Acetaminophen? - ANS ✔✔Analgesic, Antipyretic
What is the adult dosage for Acetaminophen? - ANS ✔✔325-1000 mg (PO) may repeat after 4-6 hrs (max
total 4 g)
What is the onset time for Acetaminophen? - ANS ✔✔10-30 minutes
What are common adverse effects of Acetaminophen? - ANS ✔✔Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting
What is the generic name for Nitronox®? - ANS ✔✔Nitrous Oxide
What is the class of Haloperidol? - ANS ✔✔Antipsychotic
What is the action of Activated Charcoal? - ANS ✔✔Binds to ingested toxins to prevent absorption
What is the adult dosage for Activated Charcoal? - ANS ✔✔1 g/kg (PO)
What are the indications for Activated Charcoal? - ANS ✔✔Oral toxic ingestion (within 1 hour of EMS
contact)
What is the onset time for Activated Charcoal? - ANS ✔✔5-10 minutes
What is the generic name for Adenocard®? - ANS ✔✔Adenosine
What is the class of Adenosine? - ANS ✔✔Class 5 Antiarrhythmic (Miscellaneous)
What is the adult dosage for Adenosine? - ANS ✔✔6 mg (IV/IO) rapid bolus, may repeat after 1-2 min at
12 mg
What is the action of Adenosine? - ANS ✔✔Temporarily blocks the AV node's conduction of electrical
impulses
What is the onset time for Adenosine? - ANS ✔✔Immediate
What is the generic name for Proventil®? - ANS ✔✔Albuterol
What is the class of Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔Bronchodilator, Sympathomimetic
What is the adult dosage for Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔2.5-5 mg (NEB) diluted in 2.5 mL of NS, may repeat
after 20-30 min
,What is the onset time for Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔5-15 minutes
What are common adverse effects of Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔Dizziness
What is the generic name for Dilaudid®? - ANS ✔✔Hydromorphone
What is the class of Hydromorphone? - ANS ✔✔Opioid analgesic
What is the generic name for Cordarone®? - ANS ✔✔Amiodarone
What is the class of Amiodarone? - ANS ✔✔Antiarrhythmic
What is the generic name for Cyanokit®? - ANS ✔✔Hydroxocobalamin
What is the class of Hydroxocobalamin? - ANS ✔✔Antidote
What is the generic name for Acetylsalicylic Acid®? - ANS ✔✔Aspirin
What is the class of Aspirin? - ANS ✔✔Antiplatelet, NSAID
What is the generic name for Diprivan®? - ANS ✔✔Propofol
What is the class of Propofol? - ANS ✔✔Sedative-hypnotic
What is the generic name for Valium®? - ANS ✔✔Diazepam
What is the class of Diazepam? - ANS ✔✔Benzodiazepine
What is the generic name for Sublimaze®? - ANS ✔✔Fentanyl
What is the class of Fentanyl? - ANS ✔✔Opioid analgesic
What is the generic name for Lysteda®? - ANS ✔✔Tranexamic Acid
What is the class of Tranexamic Acid? - ANS ✔✔Antifibrinolytic
What is Albuterol used for? - ANS ✔✔It is used for bronchodilation and improved airflow in patients with
asthma or COPD.
What is the duration of action for Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔3-4 hours.
What are common side effects of Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔Tremors, tachycardia, palpitations, and anxiety.
What are the contraindications for Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔Arrhythmias, hypersensitivity, and
hyperthyroidism.
,What precautions should be taken when administering Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔Administer supplemental
oxygen to patients with significant respiratory distress and monitor for increased heart rate and blood
pressure.
What class of drug is Amiodarone? - ANS ✔✔Class 3 Antiarrhythmic (Potassium Channel Blocker).
What is the adult dose of Amiodarone for cardiac arrest? - ANS ✔✔300 mg (IV/IO) bolus, followed by NS
flush.
What is the mechanism of action of Amiodarone? - ANS ✔✔Blocks sodium, potassium, and calcium
channels, prolonging cardiac action potential and repolarization.
What are the contraindications for Amiodarone? - ANS ✔✔Hypersensitivity, sick sinus syndrome, and
2nd or 3rd degree blocks.
What is the onset and duration of Amiodarone? - ANS ✔✔Onset: 1-2 minutes; Duration: 30-40 days.
What is Aspirin commonly used for? - ANS ✔✔To prevent blood clots and reduce pain and inflammation.
What is the adult dose of Aspirin? - ANS ✔✔162-324 mg (PO), may repeat after 4 hours.
What are the contraindications for Aspirin? - ANS ✔✔Hypersensitivity, active gastric ulcers, and bleeding
disorders.
What precautions should be taken when administering Aspirin? - ANS ✔✔Inform the patient to chew the
tablet and follow with a full glass of water.
What class of drug is Atropine Sulfate? - ANS ✔✔Anticholinergic.
What is the adult dose of Atropine for bradycardia? - ANS ✔✔1-2 mg (IV/IO/ET/SGA) bolus, may repeat
after 3-5 minutes.
What is the mechanism of action of Atropine? - ANS ✔✔Acts as an antagonist to acetylcholine at
muscarinic receptors, increasing heart rate.
What are the contraindications for Atropine? - ANS ✔✔Hypersensitivity, narrow-angle glaucoma, and
tachycardia.
What is Bumetanide used for? - ANS ✔✔As a loop diuretic to increase urine output and reduce edema.
What is the adult dose of Bumetanide? - ANS ✔✔0.5-1 mg (IV) slow bolus.
What are the contraindications for Bumetanide? - ANS ✔✔Hypersensitivity, hepatic coma, and severe
electrolyte imbalance.
What is Calcium Chloride used for? - ANS ✔✔To increase calcium ions in the body, affecting myocardial
contractility.
, What is the adult dose of Calcium Chloride? - ANS ✔✔0.5-1 g (IV/IO) bolus, may repeat after 5-10
minutes.
What are the contraindications for Calcium Chloride? - ANS ✔✔Hypersensitivity, hypercalcemia, and
digitalis toxicity.
What precautions should be taken when administering Calcium Chloride? - ANS ✔✔Avoid extravasation
and use separate IV lines for calcium and sodium preparations.
What should you do if extravasation occurs? - ANS ✔✔Flush the area with Normal Saline (NS) and
elevate the limb.
What effect does Calcium Chloride have on myocardial contractility? - ANS ✔✔It may increase
myocardial contractility, requiring caution in patients with underlying cardiac conditions.
What medication can interact with Digoxin and increase the risk of digitalis toxicity? - ANS ✔✔Calcium
Chloride.
What is the class of Dexamethasone? - ANS ✔✔Corticosteroid, Hormone.
What is the adult dose for Dexamethasone? - ANS ✔✔5-10 mg (IV/IM) bolus, followed by NS flush if
given IV.
What is the pediatric dose for Dexamethasone? - ANS ✔✔0.1-0.5 mg/kg (IV/IM) bolus, followed by NS
flush if given IV.
What is the primary action of Dexamethasone? - ANS ✔✔Binds to glucocorticoid receptors, reducing the
production of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
What are some indications for Dexamethasone? - ANS ✔✔GI Bleeding, Cerebral Edema, Croup,
Hyperglycemia, Asthma Exacerbation, Anaphylaxis, Hypertension.
What are contraindications for Dexamethasone? - ANS ✔✔Hypersensitivity, Active Infection,
Immunosuppression, GI Bleeding, Systemic Fungal Infection.
What is the class of Dextrose? - ANS ✔✔Carbohydrate, Isotonic/Hypertonic Solution.
What is the adult dose for Dextrose? - ANS ✔✔12.5-25 g (IV/IO) bolus or drip, titrated to patient
response.
What is the pediatric dose for Dextrose? - ANS ✔✔0.5-1 g/kg (IV/IO) bolus or drip, titrated to patient
response.
What is the primary action of Dextrose? - ANS ✔✔Provides an immediate source of glucose that is
rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream.
What are some indications for Dextrose? - ANS ✔✔Hypoglycemia, Cerebral Hemorrhage.
PHARMACOLOGY STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
What is the generic name for Tylenol®? - ANS ✔✔Acetaminophen
What is the class of Acetaminophen? - ANS ✔✔Analgesic, Antipyretic
What is the adult dosage for Acetaminophen? - ANS ✔✔325-1000 mg (PO) may repeat after 4-6 hrs (max
total 4 g)
What is the onset time for Acetaminophen? - ANS ✔✔10-30 minutes
What are common adverse effects of Acetaminophen? - ANS ✔✔Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting
What is the generic name for Nitronox®? - ANS ✔✔Nitrous Oxide
What is the class of Haloperidol? - ANS ✔✔Antipsychotic
What is the action of Activated Charcoal? - ANS ✔✔Binds to ingested toxins to prevent absorption
What is the adult dosage for Activated Charcoal? - ANS ✔✔1 g/kg (PO)
What are the indications for Activated Charcoal? - ANS ✔✔Oral toxic ingestion (within 1 hour of EMS
contact)
What is the onset time for Activated Charcoal? - ANS ✔✔5-10 minutes
What is the generic name for Adenocard®? - ANS ✔✔Adenosine
What is the class of Adenosine? - ANS ✔✔Class 5 Antiarrhythmic (Miscellaneous)
What is the adult dosage for Adenosine? - ANS ✔✔6 mg (IV/IO) rapid bolus, may repeat after 1-2 min at
12 mg
What is the action of Adenosine? - ANS ✔✔Temporarily blocks the AV node's conduction of electrical
impulses
What is the onset time for Adenosine? - ANS ✔✔Immediate
What is the generic name for Proventil®? - ANS ✔✔Albuterol
What is the class of Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔Bronchodilator, Sympathomimetic
What is the adult dosage for Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔2.5-5 mg (NEB) diluted in 2.5 mL of NS, may repeat
after 20-30 min
,What is the onset time for Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔5-15 minutes
What are common adverse effects of Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔Dizziness
What is the generic name for Dilaudid®? - ANS ✔✔Hydromorphone
What is the class of Hydromorphone? - ANS ✔✔Opioid analgesic
What is the generic name for Cordarone®? - ANS ✔✔Amiodarone
What is the class of Amiodarone? - ANS ✔✔Antiarrhythmic
What is the generic name for Cyanokit®? - ANS ✔✔Hydroxocobalamin
What is the class of Hydroxocobalamin? - ANS ✔✔Antidote
What is the generic name for Acetylsalicylic Acid®? - ANS ✔✔Aspirin
What is the class of Aspirin? - ANS ✔✔Antiplatelet, NSAID
What is the generic name for Diprivan®? - ANS ✔✔Propofol
What is the class of Propofol? - ANS ✔✔Sedative-hypnotic
What is the generic name for Valium®? - ANS ✔✔Diazepam
What is the class of Diazepam? - ANS ✔✔Benzodiazepine
What is the generic name for Sublimaze®? - ANS ✔✔Fentanyl
What is the class of Fentanyl? - ANS ✔✔Opioid analgesic
What is the generic name for Lysteda®? - ANS ✔✔Tranexamic Acid
What is the class of Tranexamic Acid? - ANS ✔✔Antifibrinolytic
What is Albuterol used for? - ANS ✔✔It is used for bronchodilation and improved airflow in patients with
asthma or COPD.
What is the duration of action for Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔3-4 hours.
What are common side effects of Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔Tremors, tachycardia, palpitations, and anxiety.
What are the contraindications for Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔Arrhythmias, hypersensitivity, and
hyperthyroidism.
,What precautions should be taken when administering Albuterol? - ANS ✔✔Administer supplemental
oxygen to patients with significant respiratory distress and monitor for increased heart rate and blood
pressure.
What class of drug is Amiodarone? - ANS ✔✔Class 3 Antiarrhythmic (Potassium Channel Blocker).
What is the adult dose of Amiodarone for cardiac arrest? - ANS ✔✔300 mg (IV/IO) bolus, followed by NS
flush.
What is the mechanism of action of Amiodarone? - ANS ✔✔Blocks sodium, potassium, and calcium
channels, prolonging cardiac action potential and repolarization.
What are the contraindications for Amiodarone? - ANS ✔✔Hypersensitivity, sick sinus syndrome, and
2nd or 3rd degree blocks.
What is the onset and duration of Amiodarone? - ANS ✔✔Onset: 1-2 minutes; Duration: 30-40 days.
What is Aspirin commonly used for? - ANS ✔✔To prevent blood clots and reduce pain and inflammation.
What is the adult dose of Aspirin? - ANS ✔✔162-324 mg (PO), may repeat after 4 hours.
What are the contraindications for Aspirin? - ANS ✔✔Hypersensitivity, active gastric ulcers, and bleeding
disorders.
What precautions should be taken when administering Aspirin? - ANS ✔✔Inform the patient to chew the
tablet and follow with a full glass of water.
What class of drug is Atropine Sulfate? - ANS ✔✔Anticholinergic.
What is the adult dose of Atropine for bradycardia? - ANS ✔✔1-2 mg (IV/IO/ET/SGA) bolus, may repeat
after 3-5 minutes.
What is the mechanism of action of Atropine? - ANS ✔✔Acts as an antagonist to acetylcholine at
muscarinic receptors, increasing heart rate.
What are the contraindications for Atropine? - ANS ✔✔Hypersensitivity, narrow-angle glaucoma, and
tachycardia.
What is Bumetanide used for? - ANS ✔✔As a loop diuretic to increase urine output and reduce edema.
What is the adult dose of Bumetanide? - ANS ✔✔0.5-1 mg (IV) slow bolus.
What are the contraindications for Bumetanide? - ANS ✔✔Hypersensitivity, hepatic coma, and severe
electrolyte imbalance.
What is Calcium Chloride used for? - ANS ✔✔To increase calcium ions in the body, affecting myocardial
contractility.
, What is the adult dose of Calcium Chloride? - ANS ✔✔0.5-1 g (IV/IO) bolus, may repeat after 5-10
minutes.
What are the contraindications for Calcium Chloride? - ANS ✔✔Hypersensitivity, hypercalcemia, and
digitalis toxicity.
What precautions should be taken when administering Calcium Chloride? - ANS ✔✔Avoid extravasation
and use separate IV lines for calcium and sodium preparations.
What should you do if extravasation occurs? - ANS ✔✔Flush the area with Normal Saline (NS) and
elevate the limb.
What effect does Calcium Chloride have on myocardial contractility? - ANS ✔✔It may increase
myocardial contractility, requiring caution in patients with underlying cardiac conditions.
What medication can interact with Digoxin and increase the risk of digitalis toxicity? - ANS ✔✔Calcium
Chloride.
What is the class of Dexamethasone? - ANS ✔✔Corticosteroid, Hormone.
What is the adult dose for Dexamethasone? - ANS ✔✔5-10 mg (IV/IM) bolus, followed by NS flush if
given IV.
What is the pediatric dose for Dexamethasone? - ANS ✔✔0.1-0.5 mg/kg (IV/IM) bolus, followed by NS
flush if given IV.
What is the primary action of Dexamethasone? - ANS ✔✔Binds to glucocorticoid receptors, reducing the
production of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
What are some indications for Dexamethasone? - ANS ✔✔GI Bleeding, Cerebral Edema, Croup,
Hyperglycemia, Asthma Exacerbation, Anaphylaxis, Hypertension.
What are contraindications for Dexamethasone? - ANS ✔✔Hypersensitivity, Active Infection,
Immunosuppression, GI Bleeding, Systemic Fungal Infection.
What is the class of Dextrose? - ANS ✔✔Carbohydrate, Isotonic/Hypertonic Solution.
What is the adult dose for Dextrose? - ANS ✔✔12.5-25 g (IV/IO) bolus or drip, titrated to patient
response.
What is the pediatric dose for Dextrose? - ANS ✔✔0.5-1 g/kg (IV/IO) bolus or drip, titrated to patient
response.
What is the primary action of Dextrose? - ANS ✔✔Provides an immediate source of glucose that is
rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream.
What are some indications for Dextrose? - ANS ✔✔Hypoglycemia, Cerebral Hemorrhage.
