NUR 2474 Pharm Exam 2 (New 2026/ 2027
Update) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
How do we store nitroglycerin? - correct answer in an airtight, dark glass bottle in a
cool, dark place. Potency of the drug can be lost in 6 months after opening.
Nitroglycerin mechanism of action - correct answer vasodilates, acts directly on
vascular smooth muscle to promote vasodilation. Lowers oxygen demand.
Nitroglycerin is used to treat? - correct answer angina
Adverse effects of nitroglycerin - correct answer HA, orthostatic hypotension, reflex
tachycardia
What drugs interact with? - correct answer PDE5 inhibitors- these drugs can be used
for erectile dysfunction but can also be used for cardiac reasons also
,What must we ask any male who comes in with chest pain? - correct answer If they
use PDE5 drugs- if they do, we must hold nitroglycerin.
What could happen if the patient takes nitroglycerin and does not tell us they take
PDE5 drugs? - correct answer Hypotension
Hemophilia treatment is focused on... - correct answer providing plasma and
recombinant factor VIII and IX to those who do not have it
Adverse effects for Hemophilia treatment with factor VIII/IX therapy - correct answer
allergy medication induced effects such as hives, stuffy nose, fever
How can we treat Factor VIII/IX adverse effects? - correct answer give
diphenhydramine
How does heparin work? - correct answer inhibit action or formation of clotting
factors, preventing a clot from forming. They have no direct effect on a blood clot that
is already formed.
,What is heparin used to treat? - correct answer Used for procedures where
anticoagulation is required, PE, strokes, DVT, open heart surgery, renal dialysis, DIC.
Forms of heparin therapy are... - correct answer Unfractioned IV drip, low molecular
weight SubQ therapy
Adverse effects of heparin use - correct answer Hemorrhage, Heparin Induced
Thrombocytopenia, Allergic reactions.
What must we monitor while giving patient heparin? - correct answer s/s bleeding, low
platelet or WBC counts, aPTT level
aPTT normal range - correct answer 60-80
What happens if we have a aPTT level less than 60 - correct answer increase drug
dose
, What happens if we have a aPTT level greater than 80 - correct answer decrease drug
dose
Vitals signs in a bleeding patient consist of... - correct answer low BP, high HR, high
RR
Warfarin mechanism of action - correct answer used for inhibiting clotting factors and
to prevent DVTs long term.
Works long term and effect may take 3-4 days to work (long half life).
Adverse effects of Warfarin - correct answer hemorrhage, teratogenesis during
pregnancy, purple toes.
How should we administer Warfarin? - correct answer PO, in the evening, same time
each day, with or without food.
Lab values we monitor with Warfarin - correct answer PT/INR
Update) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
How do we store nitroglycerin? - correct answer in an airtight, dark glass bottle in a
cool, dark place. Potency of the drug can be lost in 6 months after opening.
Nitroglycerin mechanism of action - correct answer vasodilates, acts directly on
vascular smooth muscle to promote vasodilation. Lowers oxygen demand.
Nitroglycerin is used to treat? - correct answer angina
Adverse effects of nitroglycerin - correct answer HA, orthostatic hypotension, reflex
tachycardia
What drugs interact with? - correct answer PDE5 inhibitors- these drugs can be used
for erectile dysfunction but can also be used for cardiac reasons also
,What must we ask any male who comes in with chest pain? - correct answer If they
use PDE5 drugs- if they do, we must hold nitroglycerin.
What could happen if the patient takes nitroglycerin and does not tell us they take
PDE5 drugs? - correct answer Hypotension
Hemophilia treatment is focused on... - correct answer providing plasma and
recombinant factor VIII and IX to those who do not have it
Adverse effects for Hemophilia treatment with factor VIII/IX therapy - correct answer
allergy medication induced effects such as hives, stuffy nose, fever
How can we treat Factor VIII/IX adverse effects? - correct answer give
diphenhydramine
How does heparin work? - correct answer inhibit action or formation of clotting
factors, preventing a clot from forming. They have no direct effect on a blood clot that
is already formed.
,What is heparin used to treat? - correct answer Used for procedures where
anticoagulation is required, PE, strokes, DVT, open heart surgery, renal dialysis, DIC.
Forms of heparin therapy are... - correct answer Unfractioned IV drip, low molecular
weight SubQ therapy
Adverse effects of heparin use - correct answer Hemorrhage, Heparin Induced
Thrombocytopenia, Allergic reactions.
What must we monitor while giving patient heparin? - correct answer s/s bleeding, low
platelet or WBC counts, aPTT level
aPTT normal range - correct answer 60-80
What happens if we have a aPTT level less than 60 - correct answer increase drug
dose
, What happens if we have a aPTT level greater than 80 - correct answer decrease drug
dose
Vitals signs in a bleeding patient consist of... - correct answer low BP, high HR, high
RR
Warfarin mechanism of action - correct answer used for inhibiting clotting factors and
to prevent DVTs long term.
Works long term and effect may take 3-4 days to work (long half life).
Adverse effects of Warfarin - correct answer hemorrhage, teratogenesis during
pregnancy, purple toes.
How should we administer Warfarin? - correct answer PO, in the evening, same time
each day, with or without food.
Lab values we monitor with Warfarin - correct answer PT/INR
