Nursing Pharmacology Exam (Drugs) 2026 Most
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albuterol
(SABA) short acting beta 2 receptor agonist, used for
bronchospasm, acute symptoms of asthma
acetaminophen
centrally acting cox inhibitor; analgesic and antipyretic properties;
no antiinflammatory,antirheumatic properties
acyclovir
Antimetabolite for Treating Herpes Simplex Virus & Varicella-Zoster
Virus Infections;
MOAs: Purine necleoside analog: DNA polymerase inhibitor,
suppresses synthesis of viral DNA, resistance.
amiodarone
Class 3 Potassium channel blocker
Only approved for life-threatening dysrhythmias.
Delays repolarization and extends action potential of heart muscle
cells.
SE: Profound hypotension."
amoxicillin
Broad-spectrum penicillin active against H. influenzae, E. coli, and
N. Gonorrhoeae. It is inactivated by beta-lactamases, so not helpful
for Staphylococcus.
atropine
muscinarinic receptor antagonist/anticholinergic drug; used for
mydriases (eye exams), to raise HR, lower GI motility, and as
antidote to muscarinic poisoning (rx, shrooms)
amphotericin B
, broad spectrum antifungal, which is the agent of choice for
systemic mycoses, despite being highly toxic. Its uses are limited
to treating progressive and potentially fatal infections. Adverse
effects include infusion reactions, nephrotoxicity, and
hypokalemia.
aspirin
A drug that decrease platelet aggregation and is used to prevent
arterial thrombosis, stroke, or MI. Major SEs include risk of major
GI bleeding. This drug is an NSAID that works by inhibiting platelet
COX, COX-1, and COX-2.
beclomethasone
inhaled corticosteroid used to treat airway inflammation in asthma
bethanechol
muscarinic agnonist, used primarily for urinary retention
buproprion
(DA and NE). Weight loss, seizure, insomnia, headache, serotonin
syndrome (see laundry list above), withdrawal, Neonatal
Abstinence Syndrome
captopril
ACE inhibitor - shown to have efficacious effects in treating a
patient with heart failure. Blocks production of angiotensin II,
dilates arterioles and veins, and decreases release of aldosterone.
It may show the adverse effects of hypotension, hyperkalemia, or
persistant cough, CARDIAC REMODELING
carbenicillin
"Extended spectrum (antipseudomonal penicillins), which has the
same spectrum of activity as broad-spectrum penicillins, plus
treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
cefotaxime
"Third generation cephalosporin with activity against meningitis
and nosocomial infections resistant to others (restricted use). It
has greater activity against Gram negative bacteria, increased
resistance to beta-lactamases, and better ability to reach CSF.
cephalexin
Recent Version with Concrete Questions and
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albuterol
(SABA) short acting beta 2 receptor agonist, used for
bronchospasm, acute symptoms of asthma
acetaminophen
centrally acting cox inhibitor; analgesic and antipyretic properties;
no antiinflammatory,antirheumatic properties
acyclovir
Antimetabolite for Treating Herpes Simplex Virus & Varicella-Zoster
Virus Infections;
MOAs: Purine necleoside analog: DNA polymerase inhibitor,
suppresses synthesis of viral DNA, resistance.
amiodarone
Class 3 Potassium channel blocker
Only approved for life-threatening dysrhythmias.
Delays repolarization and extends action potential of heart muscle
cells.
SE: Profound hypotension."
amoxicillin
Broad-spectrum penicillin active against H. influenzae, E. coli, and
N. Gonorrhoeae. It is inactivated by beta-lactamases, so not helpful
for Staphylococcus.
atropine
muscinarinic receptor antagonist/anticholinergic drug; used for
mydriases (eye exams), to raise HR, lower GI motility, and as
antidote to muscarinic poisoning (rx, shrooms)
amphotericin B
, broad spectrum antifungal, which is the agent of choice for
systemic mycoses, despite being highly toxic. Its uses are limited
to treating progressive and potentially fatal infections. Adverse
effects include infusion reactions, nephrotoxicity, and
hypokalemia.
aspirin
A drug that decrease platelet aggregation and is used to prevent
arterial thrombosis, stroke, or MI. Major SEs include risk of major
GI bleeding. This drug is an NSAID that works by inhibiting platelet
COX, COX-1, and COX-2.
beclomethasone
inhaled corticosteroid used to treat airway inflammation in asthma
bethanechol
muscarinic agnonist, used primarily for urinary retention
buproprion
(DA and NE). Weight loss, seizure, insomnia, headache, serotonin
syndrome (see laundry list above), withdrawal, Neonatal
Abstinence Syndrome
captopril
ACE inhibitor - shown to have efficacious effects in treating a
patient with heart failure. Blocks production of angiotensin II,
dilates arterioles and veins, and decreases release of aldosterone.
It may show the adverse effects of hypotension, hyperkalemia, or
persistant cough, CARDIAC REMODELING
carbenicillin
"Extended spectrum (antipseudomonal penicillins), which has the
same spectrum of activity as broad-spectrum penicillins, plus
treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
cefotaxime
"Third generation cephalosporin with activity against meningitis
and nosocomial infections resistant to others (restricted use). It
has greater activity against Gram negative bacteria, increased
resistance to beta-lactamases, and better ability to reach CSF.
cephalexin
