NUR 521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1
(2025-2026) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
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What are the nursing education steps for antitussives?
Adhere to dosage
Preg Cat C
Assess Resp. status
DO NOT crush pulls
These drugs can be abused
What is the prototype drug for antitussives?
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)
What are some other drugs classified as antitussives?
Codeine (hydrocodone), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
,What is the PT for decongestants?
Reduction of nasal mucous
What is the PD for decongestants?
vasoconstriction of nasal arterioles
What is the PK for decongestants?
Oral onset 30 min, topical 5-10 min
What are some contraindications of decongestants?
Preg Cat C, CVD - will raise HR because it is a sympathomimetic
What are some nursing roles associated with decongestants?
Assess coronary arteries, CVD, Htn, glaucoma, hyperglycemia, tell pts to avoid
smoking
What are some adverse effects of decongestants?
Tension, anxiety, tachycardia, increase BP, REBOUND CONGESTION
,What is the prototype drug of decongestants?
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) - don't take if abrasion in nasal mucosa
What is the PT for antihistamines?
Seasonal allergies
What is the PD for antihistamines?
Selectively blocks the effects of histamine at the H1 receptor sites, competitively
binds
What is the PK for antihistamines?
Oral, peak 2-6 hrs
What are the contraindications of antihistamines?
1st Gen create drowsiness, Preg Class C, grapefruit juice, rifampin will decrease
effects
, What are the nursing roles for antihistamines?
Drink one glass of water, avoid grapefruit and alcohol, CNS affects, dehumidifier,
renal clearance to determine ability
What are some adverse effects of antihistamines?
Increased risk for viral infections, nausea, vomiting
List some 1st gen antihistamines
Chlorpheniramine, clemastine, diphenhydramine
List some second gen. antihistamines
Cetirizine, loratadine, desloratidine
What is the PT for expectorants?
Relieves dry nonproductive cough, loosens secretions
What is the PD for expectorants?
(2025-2026) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+ LATEST
What are the nursing education steps for antitussives?
Adhere to dosage
Preg Cat C
Assess Resp. status
DO NOT crush pulls
These drugs can be abused
What is the prototype drug for antitussives?
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)
What are some other drugs classified as antitussives?
Codeine (hydrocodone), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
,What is the PT for decongestants?
Reduction of nasal mucous
What is the PD for decongestants?
vasoconstriction of nasal arterioles
What is the PK for decongestants?
Oral onset 30 min, topical 5-10 min
What are some contraindications of decongestants?
Preg Cat C, CVD - will raise HR because it is a sympathomimetic
What are some nursing roles associated with decongestants?
Assess coronary arteries, CVD, Htn, glaucoma, hyperglycemia, tell pts to avoid
smoking
What are some adverse effects of decongestants?
Tension, anxiety, tachycardia, increase BP, REBOUND CONGESTION
,What is the prototype drug of decongestants?
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) - don't take if abrasion in nasal mucosa
What is the PT for antihistamines?
Seasonal allergies
What is the PD for antihistamines?
Selectively blocks the effects of histamine at the H1 receptor sites, competitively
binds
What is the PK for antihistamines?
Oral, peak 2-6 hrs
What are the contraindications of antihistamines?
1st Gen create drowsiness, Preg Class C, grapefruit juice, rifampin will decrease
effects
, What are the nursing roles for antihistamines?
Drink one glass of water, avoid grapefruit and alcohol, CNS affects, dehumidifier,
renal clearance to determine ability
What are some adverse effects of antihistamines?
Increased risk for viral infections, nausea, vomiting
List some 1st gen antihistamines
Chlorpheniramine, clemastine, diphenhydramine
List some second gen. antihistamines
Cetirizine, loratadine, desloratidine
What is the PT for expectorants?
Relieves dry nonproductive cough, loosens secretions
What is the PD for expectorants?
