Nur2474 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM/ NEWEST 2025 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTVERIFIED
ANSWERS// WELL GRADED A+//LATEST
UPDATE
estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women - CORRECT ANSWERS-women take due
to vaginal dryness, hot flashes, painful sex, prevent bone loss when older
risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS-breast
and cancer development, risk of blood clots, bone loss, risk of fractures, cardiovascular
disease
penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction - CORRECT ANSWERS-pencillin may react
with aminoglycosides and cause it to be less effective in treating infection. Do NOT
combine these antibiotics in same IV solution
Side effects of steroids - CORRECT ANSWERS-SHORT TERM
o Insomnia
o Mood alterations or Psychosis
o GI upset
o Increased appetite/weight gain
o Fluid retention
o Hyperglycemia
o Hypokalemia
LONG TERM
o Hyperglycemia
o Osteoporosis
o Thin skin, easy bruising, poor wound healing
o Rare: HTN, PUD, AVN, Allergic reaction
o Adrenal suppression if > 4 courses/year
TMP-SMZ - CORRECT ANSWERS-trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
combination drug
-treat a variety of bacterial infections
-UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia
how to protect kidneys - CORRECT ANSWERS-drink lots of water
, when to take diuretics - CORRECT ANSWERS-in the morning
Diuretics Side Effects - CORRECT ANSWERS-increased urination, dehydration,
increased thirst, weakness, and impotence.
Antacids - CORRECT ANSWERS-neutralize the acids in the stomach
affect acid level, have a lot of interaction so need to take a few hours apart from other
meds
Cimetidine - CORRECT ANSWERS-type of antihistamine that blocks the release of
stomach acid.
used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers
can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort and heartburn from acid reflux
Naloxone (Narcan) - CORRECT ANSWERS-opiate antagonist (antidote), reverses
opioid induced resiratory depression
Signs of overdose - CORRECT ANSWERS-Slow breathing, blue lips and finger tips,
cold damp skin, shaking, vomiting and gurgling noises
education with anti-effectives (antibiotic, antifungal) - CORRECT ANSWERS-make sure
patient goes through whole course of treatment, go beyond "feeling better", still continue
taking at least a week to get it all out
Antibiotics and C. diff - CORRECT ANSWERS-c-diff often happens after another
infection. New onset diarrhea.
what antibiotics can be given with CDIFF - CORRECT ANSWERS-vancomycin and
metronidazole (flagyl)
Warfarin - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticoagulant, works later and takes longer to work,
better for long-term use, PT/INR levels, hematocrit, hemoglobin
Warfarin antidote - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vitamin K
INR (therapeutic) - CORRECT ANSWERS-2-3 seconds
PT (therapeutic) - CORRECT ANSWERS-16-31 seconds
Heparin - CORRECT ANSWERS-Indication for DVT, short,rapid response and this med
is first choice treatmentenhances antithrombin, rapid-acting anticoagulant, aPTT level
aPTT therapeutic range - CORRECT ANSWERS-60-80 seconds
Heparin antidote - CORRECT ANSWERS-protamine sulfate
EXAM/ NEWEST 2025 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTVERIFIED
ANSWERS// WELL GRADED A+//LATEST
UPDATE
estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women - CORRECT ANSWERS-women take due
to vaginal dryness, hot flashes, painful sex, prevent bone loss when older
risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS-breast
and cancer development, risk of blood clots, bone loss, risk of fractures, cardiovascular
disease
penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction - CORRECT ANSWERS-pencillin may react
with aminoglycosides and cause it to be less effective in treating infection. Do NOT
combine these antibiotics in same IV solution
Side effects of steroids - CORRECT ANSWERS-SHORT TERM
o Insomnia
o Mood alterations or Psychosis
o GI upset
o Increased appetite/weight gain
o Fluid retention
o Hyperglycemia
o Hypokalemia
LONG TERM
o Hyperglycemia
o Osteoporosis
o Thin skin, easy bruising, poor wound healing
o Rare: HTN, PUD, AVN, Allergic reaction
o Adrenal suppression if > 4 courses/year
TMP-SMZ - CORRECT ANSWERS-trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
combination drug
-treat a variety of bacterial infections
-UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia
how to protect kidneys - CORRECT ANSWERS-drink lots of water
, when to take diuretics - CORRECT ANSWERS-in the morning
Diuretics Side Effects - CORRECT ANSWERS-increased urination, dehydration,
increased thirst, weakness, and impotence.
Antacids - CORRECT ANSWERS-neutralize the acids in the stomach
affect acid level, have a lot of interaction so need to take a few hours apart from other
meds
Cimetidine - CORRECT ANSWERS-type of antihistamine that blocks the release of
stomach acid.
used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers
can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort and heartburn from acid reflux
Naloxone (Narcan) - CORRECT ANSWERS-opiate antagonist (antidote), reverses
opioid induced resiratory depression
Signs of overdose - CORRECT ANSWERS-Slow breathing, blue lips and finger tips,
cold damp skin, shaking, vomiting and gurgling noises
education with anti-effectives (antibiotic, antifungal) - CORRECT ANSWERS-make sure
patient goes through whole course of treatment, go beyond "feeling better", still continue
taking at least a week to get it all out
Antibiotics and C. diff - CORRECT ANSWERS-c-diff often happens after another
infection. New onset diarrhea.
what antibiotics can be given with CDIFF - CORRECT ANSWERS-vancomycin and
metronidazole (flagyl)
Warfarin - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anticoagulant, works later and takes longer to work,
better for long-term use, PT/INR levels, hematocrit, hemoglobin
Warfarin antidote - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vitamin K
INR (therapeutic) - CORRECT ANSWERS-2-3 seconds
PT (therapeutic) - CORRECT ANSWERS-16-31 seconds
Heparin - CORRECT ANSWERS-Indication for DVT, short,rapid response and this med
is first choice treatmentenhances antithrombin, rapid-acting anticoagulant, aPTT level
aPTT therapeutic range - CORRECT ANSWERS-60-80 seconds
Heparin antidote - CORRECT ANSWERS-protamine sulfate
