Miami Dade College NUR1141
Pharmacology Exam Questions and
Correct Answers Latest Update 2025
Loop diuretic --- correct answers ---Furosemide, works in loop of
Henle to cause loss of sodium
Monitor K+ levels and kidney function
First line med for treating HTN, also used in heart failure.
Warfarin (Coumadin --- correct answers ---Works by decreasing
production of vitamin K clotting factors.
Takes up to 3 days for effectiveness.
Measured with lab INR.
Antidote - Vitamin K.
Heparin --- correct answers ---Prevents new clots from forming, used
for DVT/VTE initial therapy.
Antidote - Protamin Sulfate.
Monitor for bleeding.
,Prazosin (Minipress) --- correct answers ---Teach to change positions
slowly to avoid hypotension
Albuterol --- correct answers ---Rescue inhaler works to open airways
by stimulating sympathetic nervous system.
Side effects, Tachycardia and dry mouth.
For asthma attack use rescue inhaler first (short acting) followed up
by a long acting inhaler.
Decongestant --- correct answers ---Use to relieve symptoms of sinus
pressure and pain related to seasonal allergies
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) --- correct answers ---
Is the loss of protective respiratory mechanisms,
Chronic bronchitis phlegm buildup.
Emphysema loss of lung compliance.
Oral contraceptive use --- correct answers ---Risk for VTE/DVT with
smoking.
Less effective with antibiotic use.
Ineffective with Tetracycline use
,UTI --- correct answers ---More prevalent in women due to a shorter
urethra thus closer to bacteria
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) --- correct answers ---Causes
urine retention
Tamsulosin (Flomax) treatment
Milk of Magnesia --- correct answers ---Can cause electrolyte issues,
assess for hypomagnesaemia.
Side effect, Diarrhea.
Prolonged Laxative Use --- correct answers ---Can be habit forming
and result in needing laxatives for normal bowel movements.
Docusate Sodium (Colace) --- correct answers ---Works by holding
water and fat in GI tract to keep stool loose.
Travelers diarrhea treatment --- correct answers ---Rifaximin
Senokot (Senna) --- correct answers ---Vegetable based laxative
, Omeprazole (Prolosec) --- correct answers ---Take on an empty
stomach,
Treats GERD,
Avoid Spicy food Chocolate and tight abdominal clothign
Sucralfate (Carafate) --- correct answers ---Administer prior to meals
apart from other meds on empty stomach
Calcium Carbonate (TUMS) --- correct answers ---Treatment for
heartburn in renal failure PTs
Ranitidine --- correct answers ---Suppresses volume and acidity of
parietal secretions by blocking H2 receptors.
Corticosteroid --- correct answers ---Use for inflammation and
immunosuppression,
Increased risk of infection
Report any elevated temp.
Pharmacology Exam Questions and
Correct Answers Latest Update 2025
Loop diuretic --- correct answers ---Furosemide, works in loop of
Henle to cause loss of sodium
Monitor K+ levels and kidney function
First line med for treating HTN, also used in heart failure.
Warfarin (Coumadin --- correct answers ---Works by decreasing
production of vitamin K clotting factors.
Takes up to 3 days for effectiveness.
Measured with lab INR.
Antidote - Vitamin K.
Heparin --- correct answers ---Prevents new clots from forming, used
for DVT/VTE initial therapy.
Antidote - Protamin Sulfate.
Monitor for bleeding.
,Prazosin (Minipress) --- correct answers ---Teach to change positions
slowly to avoid hypotension
Albuterol --- correct answers ---Rescue inhaler works to open airways
by stimulating sympathetic nervous system.
Side effects, Tachycardia and dry mouth.
For asthma attack use rescue inhaler first (short acting) followed up
by a long acting inhaler.
Decongestant --- correct answers ---Use to relieve symptoms of sinus
pressure and pain related to seasonal allergies
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) --- correct answers ---
Is the loss of protective respiratory mechanisms,
Chronic bronchitis phlegm buildup.
Emphysema loss of lung compliance.
Oral contraceptive use --- correct answers ---Risk for VTE/DVT with
smoking.
Less effective with antibiotic use.
Ineffective with Tetracycline use
,UTI --- correct answers ---More prevalent in women due to a shorter
urethra thus closer to bacteria
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) --- correct answers ---Causes
urine retention
Tamsulosin (Flomax) treatment
Milk of Magnesia --- correct answers ---Can cause electrolyte issues,
assess for hypomagnesaemia.
Side effect, Diarrhea.
Prolonged Laxative Use --- correct answers ---Can be habit forming
and result in needing laxatives for normal bowel movements.
Docusate Sodium (Colace) --- correct answers ---Works by holding
water and fat in GI tract to keep stool loose.
Travelers diarrhea treatment --- correct answers ---Rifaximin
Senokot (Senna) --- correct answers ---Vegetable based laxative
, Omeprazole (Prolosec) --- correct answers ---Take on an empty
stomach,
Treats GERD,
Avoid Spicy food Chocolate and tight abdominal clothign
Sucralfate (Carafate) --- correct answers ---Administer prior to meals
apart from other meds on empty stomach
Calcium Carbonate (TUMS) --- correct answers ---Treatment for
heartburn in renal failure PTs
Ranitidine --- correct answers ---Suppresses volume and acidity of
parietal secretions by blocking H2 receptors.
Corticosteroid --- correct answers ---Use for inflammation and
immunosuppression,
Increased risk of infection
Report any elevated temp.
