NUR 2474 PHARMACOLOGY FOR
PROFESSIONAL NURSING FINAL 3 2026
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MASTER FILE
◉ What is the antidote for overdose of insulin? Answer: Glucose D50
◉ What is the antidote for overdose of theophylline? Answer:
Esmolol it's also the antidote for caffeine overdose.
Toxicity Level: 20 mcg/mL
◉ What is the antidote for extrapyramidal symptoms? Answer:
Benztropine (Cogentin) or Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
◉ What is the antidote for neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
Answer: Lorazepam (Ativan)
◉ What is the antidote for cholinergic crisis? Answer: Donepezil
(Aricept)
,◉ What is a PCA pump? Answer: Patient Controlled Analgesic -
delivers set amount of pain medication with push of a button
◉ Why would a patient be put on a PCA pump? Answer: PCA pumps
provide a more constant blood serum level of the drug compared to
conventional analgesia.
◉ Which medication is most common administered via PCA pump?
Answer: morphine
◉ A hospitalized patient has been complaining that she is having
issues sleeping the past few nights. Which medication would the
nurse anticipate that the HCP will prescribe for the patient? Answer:
zolpidem (Ambien)
Treats insomnia.
◉ What are the side effects of zolpidem (Ambien)? Answer:
Headache and dizziness
◉ What teachings should the nurse give about zolpidem (Ambien)?
Answer: Do not drive due to drowsiness and dizziness effects of
medication.
, Do not take with alcohol.
Use sleep promoting techniques: drink milk, quiet environment,
reading, & avoid caffeinated drinks.
◉ An unconscious patient was admitted to the hospital with
respiration of 10 breaths per minute and pinpoint pupils. Which
medication should the nurse anticipate to administer to this patient?
Answer: Naloxone (Narcan)
Monitor for respiratory depression after administration.
◉ What are the side effects if naloxone (Narcan) is administered too
quickly? Answer: Nausea, vomiting, tremors, and hypertension
◉ Which bulk forming laxative would the nurse administer to a
patient who just experience a myocardial infarction? Answer:
psyllium (Metamucil)
To stretch the intestinal wall, stimulate peristalsis, and soften the
stool to prevent constipation and straining. Also, used post rectal
surgery.
PROFESSIONAL NURSING FINAL 3 2026
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MASTER FILE
◉ What is the antidote for overdose of insulin? Answer: Glucose D50
◉ What is the antidote for overdose of theophylline? Answer:
Esmolol it's also the antidote for caffeine overdose.
Toxicity Level: 20 mcg/mL
◉ What is the antidote for extrapyramidal symptoms? Answer:
Benztropine (Cogentin) or Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
◉ What is the antidote for neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
Answer: Lorazepam (Ativan)
◉ What is the antidote for cholinergic crisis? Answer: Donepezil
(Aricept)
,◉ What is a PCA pump? Answer: Patient Controlled Analgesic -
delivers set amount of pain medication with push of a button
◉ Why would a patient be put on a PCA pump? Answer: PCA pumps
provide a more constant blood serum level of the drug compared to
conventional analgesia.
◉ Which medication is most common administered via PCA pump?
Answer: morphine
◉ A hospitalized patient has been complaining that she is having
issues sleeping the past few nights. Which medication would the
nurse anticipate that the HCP will prescribe for the patient? Answer:
zolpidem (Ambien)
Treats insomnia.
◉ What are the side effects of zolpidem (Ambien)? Answer:
Headache and dizziness
◉ What teachings should the nurse give about zolpidem (Ambien)?
Answer: Do not drive due to drowsiness and dizziness effects of
medication.
, Do not take with alcohol.
Use sleep promoting techniques: drink milk, quiet environment,
reading, & avoid caffeinated drinks.
◉ An unconscious patient was admitted to the hospital with
respiration of 10 breaths per minute and pinpoint pupils. Which
medication should the nurse anticipate to administer to this patient?
Answer: Naloxone (Narcan)
Monitor for respiratory depression after administration.
◉ What are the side effects if naloxone (Narcan) is administered too
quickly? Answer: Nausea, vomiting, tremors, and hypertension
◉ Which bulk forming laxative would the nurse administer to a
patient who just experience a myocardial infarction? Answer:
psyllium (Metamucil)
To stretch the intestinal wall, stimulate peristalsis, and soften the
stool to prevent constipation and straining. Also, used post rectal
surgery.
