NR 293 PHARM EXAM 2 REVIEW |
COMPREHENSIVE PHARMACOLOGY
STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026/2027
1 of 278
Term
What routes can Clonidine be administered?
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- Cyclophosphamide (oral/ IV) - Diltiazem increases digoxin levels
- Oral
- Epidural Digoxin immune Fab (Digibind)
- Transdermal
Don't know?
2 of 278
,Term
What should RNs instruct patients taking Captopril when eating?
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- Take Captopril during meals to - Take Captopril with a full glass of
prevent stomach upset and nausea. grapefruit juice to enhance its effect.
- Take Captopril at a minimum of - Take Captopril immediately after
1 hour prior to consuming consuming a high-fat meal to
meals. increase absorption.
Don't know?
3 of 278
Term
What drug is considered to be an Antimetabolite Folic Acid Analog?
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- Doxorubicin (IV) - Cisplatin (IV)
- Methotrexate (IV, Oral, IM,
- Vincristine (IV)
intrathecal)
Don't know?
, 4 of 278
Term
What type of diseases or events should a nurse question an order for
Methotrexate?
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- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial flutters
- Renal damage due to
- Paroxysmal SVT
Hyperuricemia
- Hypertension
- Reproductive toxicity
- Angina
- PVCs
Cardiac dysrhythmias:
- Renal / Hepatic failure
- Atrial fibrillation
- Blood dyscrasias
- Atrial flutter
- Lactation
- SVT
Don't know?
5 of 278
Term
What is some educational opportunities an RN can give a patient about
to take cyclophosphamide?
, Give this one a go later!
- Take missed dosage as soon as - Angioedema is severe / life-
remembered unless it is almost time threatening
for the next dosage -Neutropenia is severe / life-
- do not double dose threatening
- select a hairpiece prior to
- Ensure that an intermittent schedule
starting treatment
is followed that allows for 8 drug-free
- increase fluid intake by 3
hours per day
liters/ day
Don't know?
6 of 278
Term
What is the most common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?
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- Hyperkalemia related to potassium - Dry cough related to increase
retention in Bradykinin
- Peripheral edema related to sodium - Angioedema related to histamine
retention release
Don't know?
COMPREHENSIVE PHARMACOLOGY
STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026/2027
1 of 278
Term
What routes can Clonidine be administered?
Give this one a go later!
- Cyclophosphamide (oral/ IV) - Diltiazem increases digoxin levels
- Oral
- Epidural Digoxin immune Fab (Digibind)
- Transdermal
Don't know?
2 of 278
,Term
What should RNs instruct patients taking Captopril when eating?
Give this one a go later!
- Take Captopril during meals to - Take Captopril with a full glass of
prevent stomach upset and nausea. grapefruit juice to enhance its effect.
- Take Captopril at a minimum of - Take Captopril immediately after
1 hour prior to consuming consuming a high-fat meal to
meals. increase absorption.
Don't know?
3 of 278
Term
What drug is considered to be an Antimetabolite Folic Acid Analog?
Give this one a go later!
- Doxorubicin (IV) - Cisplatin (IV)
- Methotrexate (IV, Oral, IM,
- Vincristine (IV)
intrathecal)
Don't know?
, 4 of 278
Term
What type of diseases or events should a nurse question an order for
Methotrexate?
Give this one a go later!
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial flutters
- Renal damage due to
- Paroxysmal SVT
Hyperuricemia
- Hypertension
- Reproductive toxicity
- Angina
- PVCs
Cardiac dysrhythmias:
- Renal / Hepatic failure
- Atrial fibrillation
- Blood dyscrasias
- Atrial flutter
- Lactation
- SVT
Don't know?
5 of 278
Term
What is some educational opportunities an RN can give a patient about
to take cyclophosphamide?
, Give this one a go later!
- Take missed dosage as soon as - Angioedema is severe / life-
remembered unless it is almost time threatening
for the next dosage -Neutropenia is severe / life-
- do not double dose threatening
- select a hairpiece prior to
- Ensure that an intermittent schedule
starting treatment
is followed that allows for 8 drug-free
- increase fluid intake by 3
hours per day
liters/ day
Don't know?
6 of 278
Term
What is the most common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?
Give this one a go later!
- Hyperkalemia related to potassium - Dry cough related to increase
retention in Bradykinin
- Peripheral edema related to sodium - Angioedema related to histamine
retention release
Don't know?
