NUR 211 - PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
QUESTIONS BANK; COMPLETE ACCURATE
QUIZZES WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
A condition that may be fatal if not properly recognized.
This condition is characterized by tachycardia, tachypnea,
muscle rigidity, unstable BP, and rapid rise in body
temperature. -- What drug can cause this condition? -
correct answer- Malignant Hyperthermia;
Succinylcholine can cause this condition.
A paralytic has been ordered for Rapid Sequence
Intubation (RSI). What drug must also be ordered and
why? - correct answer- A sedative must be
ordered. It is imperative that a sedative is also ordered.
Without a sedative the patient will be completely awake
and oriented but have complete paralysis.
A pt with a history of asthma is prescribed a beta blocker.
What are some beta blockers that the pt can be
prescribed safely? What does it mean that the pt can be
prescribed these safely since they have asthma? -
,correct answer- Asking All Bad Boujee Extra
Nurses (to) Memorize
Acebutolol, Atenolol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol, Esmolol,
Nebivolol, Metoprolol.
The pt should be prescribed a drug that is cardioselective,
meaning the drug only blocks the heart receptor, beta 1
Antidote for Heparin - correct answer-
Protamine Sulfate
Antidote for Warfarin (Coumadin) - correct
answer- Vitamin K
Benzodiazepines potentiate what inhibitory receptor in
the brain, causing CNS depression? - correct
answer- The GABA receptor
Benzodiazepines share a BBW with this class of drugs.
Combining these can lead to additive, respiratory
depression, and/or death. - correct answer-
Opioids
, Describe the difference between conscious sedation and
general anesthesia. - correct answer- In
conscious sedation, the patient is able to maintain his/her
own airway and respond to verbal commands. In general
anesthesia, the patient loses consciousness and loses the
ability to maintain his/her own airway.
How do ACES and ARBS work in relation to the renin-
angiotensin-aldosterone system? - correct answer-
Renin-Angiotensinogen- Angiotensin I- Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme (ACES WORK HERE) - Angiotensin II
(ARBS WORKS HERE)
How does Nitroglycerin work? What is the protocol for
nitro administration sublingual? - correct answer-
Nitro is a vasodilator that dilates the coronary arteries so
oxygen and nutrient-rich blood can get to the heart.
The protocol for SL administration is 1 pill every 5 min for
active chest pain. After the first dose, if chest pain is not
relieved, call 911.
QUESTIONS BANK; COMPLETE ACCURATE
QUIZZES WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
A condition that may be fatal if not properly recognized.
This condition is characterized by tachycardia, tachypnea,
muscle rigidity, unstable BP, and rapid rise in body
temperature. -- What drug can cause this condition? -
correct answer- Malignant Hyperthermia;
Succinylcholine can cause this condition.
A paralytic has been ordered for Rapid Sequence
Intubation (RSI). What drug must also be ordered and
why? - correct answer- A sedative must be
ordered. It is imperative that a sedative is also ordered.
Without a sedative the patient will be completely awake
and oriented but have complete paralysis.
A pt with a history of asthma is prescribed a beta blocker.
What are some beta blockers that the pt can be
prescribed safely? What does it mean that the pt can be
prescribed these safely since they have asthma? -
,correct answer- Asking All Bad Boujee Extra
Nurses (to) Memorize
Acebutolol, Atenolol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol, Esmolol,
Nebivolol, Metoprolol.
The pt should be prescribed a drug that is cardioselective,
meaning the drug only blocks the heart receptor, beta 1
Antidote for Heparin - correct answer-
Protamine Sulfate
Antidote for Warfarin (Coumadin) - correct
answer- Vitamin K
Benzodiazepines potentiate what inhibitory receptor in
the brain, causing CNS depression? - correct
answer- The GABA receptor
Benzodiazepines share a BBW with this class of drugs.
Combining these can lead to additive, respiratory
depression, and/or death. - correct answer-
Opioids
, Describe the difference between conscious sedation and
general anesthesia. - correct answer- In
conscious sedation, the patient is able to maintain his/her
own airway and respond to verbal commands. In general
anesthesia, the patient loses consciousness and loses the
ability to maintain his/her own airway.
How do ACES and ARBS work in relation to the renin-
angiotensin-aldosterone system? - correct answer-
Renin-Angiotensinogen- Angiotensin I- Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme (ACES WORK HERE) - Angiotensin II
(ARBS WORKS HERE)
How does Nitroglycerin work? What is the protocol for
nitro administration sublingual? - correct answer-
Nitro is a vasodilator that dilates the coronary arteries so
oxygen and nutrient-rich blood can get to the heart.
The protocol for SL administration is 1 pill every 5 min for
active chest pain. After the first dose, if chest pain is not
relieved, call 911.
