NR 341 pharmacology QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (ALL SUBJECT) (NEW, 2025)
Albuterol (Proventil) - (answer)-Bronchodilator
-control and prevent reversible airway obstruction for COPD and Asthma
t-PA (Alteplase) - (answer)-thrombolytic
-lysis of thrombi in coronary arteries
-decrease risk of HF or death
-lysis of PE or DVT
-lysis of thrombi causing ischemic stroke reducing neurological sequelae
Amiodarone (Cordarone) - (answer)-Antidysrhythmic agent. .
-ventricular fibrillation and unstable ventricular tachycardia. Incompatible with heparin, may be given in
PO maintenance dose, monitor for respiratory complications.
Amlodipine (Norvasc) - (answer)-calcium channel blocker, antihypertensive
-management of HTN and angina
-vasodilation, decrease BP
-decrease severity and frequency of attacks of Angina
Atenolol (Tenormin) - (answer)-beta blocker, antihypertensive
-management of HTN
-prevention of MI
-management of chest pain
-decrease BP & HR
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - (answer)-Statin, lipid lowering agent
-prevention of cardiovascular disease
-decrease risk of MI or stroke
-decrease risk of Angina
, NR 341 pharmacology QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (ALL SUBJECT) (NEW, 2025)
-lowers total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
-slows progression of atherosclerosis
Atropine - (answer)-Antiarrhythmics
-Can temporarily revert sinus bradycardia to normal sinus rhythm, and reverse AV nodal blocks by
removing vagal influences.
-Used in bradyarrhythmias to decrease vagal tone.
-treat of exercise-induced bronchospasm
-increase HR
Carvedilol (Coreg) - (answer)-beta blocker, antihypertensive
-Treatment of HTN, HF, left ventricular dysfunction after MI
-decrease HR and BP
-improve cardiac output
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) - (answer)-Fluoroquinolone, Antibiotic
-treatment of bacterial infections
Clopidogrel (Plavix) - (answer)-Antiplatelet
-acute coronary syndrome(ST-segment elevation, MI, non ST elevation, or unstable angina)
-reduce risk of MI and stroke
Digoxin (Lanoxin) - (answer)-antiarrhythmic, inotropic
-increase cardiac output, slow heart rate
-use with HF, A.fib, A.flutter, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) - (answer)-Adrenergic agonist (catecholamine)
-short-term management of HF
Albuterol (Proventil) - (answer)-Bronchodilator
-control and prevent reversible airway obstruction for COPD and Asthma
t-PA (Alteplase) - (answer)-thrombolytic
-lysis of thrombi in coronary arteries
-decrease risk of HF or death
-lysis of PE or DVT
-lysis of thrombi causing ischemic stroke reducing neurological sequelae
Amiodarone (Cordarone) - (answer)-Antidysrhythmic agent. .
-ventricular fibrillation and unstable ventricular tachycardia. Incompatible with heparin, may be given in
PO maintenance dose, monitor for respiratory complications.
Amlodipine (Norvasc) - (answer)-calcium channel blocker, antihypertensive
-management of HTN and angina
-vasodilation, decrease BP
-decrease severity and frequency of attacks of Angina
Atenolol (Tenormin) - (answer)-beta blocker, antihypertensive
-management of HTN
-prevention of MI
-management of chest pain
-decrease BP & HR
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - (answer)-Statin, lipid lowering agent
-prevention of cardiovascular disease
-decrease risk of MI or stroke
-decrease risk of Angina
, NR 341 pharmacology QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (ALL SUBJECT) (NEW, 2025)
-lowers total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
-slows progression of atherosclerosis
Atropine - (answer)-Antiarrhythmics
-Can temporarily revert sinus bradycardia to normal sinus rhythm, and reverse AV nodal blocks by
removing vagal influences.
-Used in bradyarrhythmias to decrease vagal tone.
-treat of exercise-induced bronchospasm
-increase HR
Carvedilol (Coreg) - (answer)-beta blocker, antihypertensive
-Treatment of HTN, HF, left ventricular dysfunction after MI
-decrease HR and BP
-improve cardiac output
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) - (answer)-Fluoroquinolone, Antibiotic
-treatment of bacterial infections
Clopidogrel (Plavix) - (answer)-Antiplatelet
-acute coronary syndrome(ST-segment elevation, MI, non ST elevation, or unstable angina)
-reduce risk of MI and stroke
Digoxin (Lanoxin) - (answer)-antiarrhythmic, inotropic
-increase cardiac output, slow heart rate
-use with HF, A.fib, A.flutter, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) - (answer)-Adrenergic agonist (catecholamine)
-short-term management of HF
