NU150 Exam 2 Pharmacology (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers {Grade A} - Galen
Statin ADR - correct answer headache, dizzy, constipation, diarrhea, muscle ache
Statin Contraindications - correct answer liver disorders, hepatotoxicity
Statin Interactions - correct answer Statin and grapefruit leads to toxicity
Statin Teaching Points - correct answer take in evening
don't take with grapefruit
constipation/diarrhea
report muscle pain
monitor cholesterol
encourage exercise
,Anticoagulant Action - correct answer prevent formation and extension of a blood clot,
no effect on existing clot
Anticoagulant Drugs - correct answer warfarin, heparin, enoxaparin
Warfarin MOA - correct answer drug of choice for long-term therapy
peak activity is 1.5-3 days
depletes prothrombin (precursor in clotting cascade)
Warfarin Uses - correct answer DVT and PE
Warfarin ADR - correct answer bleeding
notify HCP of all meds taken
Warfarin NP - correct answer prothrombin time (PT)
determines response to warfarin
optimal results: pt of 1.2 to 1.5 times control value
,Warfarin Levels - correct answer PT: 11-12.5 sec
INR: 0.9-1.2 sec
PTT: 30-40 sec
Warfarin NP - correct answer lab drawn before first dose and daily until therapeutic
level is reached DVT occurs mostly in LE
Warfarin Toxicity Antidote - correct answer Vitamin K
Foods with Vitamin K - correct answer Cucumber, soybeans, prunes, cabbage, olive oil,
spinach, egg yolks, kale, liver
Warfarin Teaching Points - correct answer initiate steps to control bleeding first and
notify HCP if bleeding noticed
soft toothbrush and electric razor
Adrenocortical Hormones - correct answer Prednisone
, Posterior Pituitary - correct answer Master Gland
Posterior Pituitary regulates: - correct answer Vasopressin (ADH) and Oxytocin
Vassopressin (ADH) f(x) - correct answer Increases water reabsorption in kidneys,
fluid balance, and homeostasis
Vasopressin ADR - correct answer Water intoxication, brain cell swells, high Na+,
same effect as hypotonic solution, drowsiness
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) - correct answer Stimulates sugar, salt and sex
(glucocorticoids/cortisol, mineralcorticoids/aldosterone, andrgogens &
estrogens/testosterone)
Glucocorticoids (Cortisol) - correct answer affects metabolism: carbs, fats and
proteins
Mineralcorticoids - correct answer affects water and electrolyte balance
2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers {Grade A} - Galen
Statin ADR - correct answer headache, dizzy, constipation, diarrhea, muscle ache
Statin Contraindications - correct answer liver disorders, hepatotoxicity
Statin Interactions - correct answer Statin and grapefruit leads to toxicity
Statin Teaching Points - correct answer take in evening
don't take with grapefruit
constipation/diarrhea
report muscle pain
monitor cholesterol
encourage exercise
,Anticoagulant Action - correct answer prevent formation and extension of a blood clot,
no effect on existing clot
Anticoagulant Drugs - correct answer warfarin, heparin, enoxaparin
Warfarin MOA - correct answer drug of choice for long-term therapy
peak activity is 1.5-3 days
depletes prothrombin (precursor in clotting cascade)
Warfarin Uses - correct answer DVT and PE
Warfarin ADR - correct answer bleeding
notify HCP of all meds taken
Warfarin NP - correct answer prothrombin time (PT)
determines response to warfarin
optimal results: pt of 1.2 to 1.5 times control value
,Warfarin Levels - correct answer PT: 11-12.5 sec
INR: 0.9-1.2 sec
PTT: 30-40 sec
Warfarin NP - correct answer lab drawn before first dose and daily until therapeutic
level is reached DVT occurs mostly in LE
Warfarin Toxicity Antidote - correct answer Vitamin K
Foods with Vitamin K - correct answer Cucumber, soybeans, prunes, cabbage, olive oil,
spinach, egg yolks, kale, liver
Warfarin Teaching Points - correct answer initiate steps to control bleeding first and
notify HCP if bleeding noticed
soft toothbrush and electric razor
Adrenocortical Hormones - correct answer Prednisone
, Posterior Pituitary - correct answer Master Gland
Posterior Pituitary regulates: - correct answer Vasopressin (ADH) and Oxytocin
Vassopressin (ADH) f(x) - correct answer Increases water reabsorption in kidneys,
fluid balance, and homeostasis
Vasopressin ADR - correct answer Water intoxication, brain cell swells, high Na+,
same effect as hypotonic solution, drowsiness
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) - correct answer Stimulates sugar, salt and sex
(glucocorticoids/cortisol, mineralcorticoids/aldosterone, andrgogens &
estrogens/testosterone)
Glucocorticoids (Cortisol) - correct answer affects metabolism: carbs, fats and
proteins
Mineralcorticoids - correct answer affects water and electrolyte balance
