RASMUSSEN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2
EXAMPREP QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS
◉ Epoetin alfa risks.
Answer: Risk of hypertension and risk of blood clots
◉ Filgrastim.
Answer: Stimulates WBC production (neutrophils)
◉ Filgrastim clinical uses.
Answer: Neutropenia (chemo patients)
◉ Filgrastim side effects.
Answer: Bone pain (VERY common)
◉ Interferon alfa.
Answer: Enhances immune response and antiviral effects
◉ Interferon alfa side effects.
Answer: Flu-like symptoms
,◉ Aldesleukin.
Answer: Stimulates immune system cells
◉ Hematopoietic Growth Factors control.
Answer: RBCs, WBCs, and Platelets
◉ Cytokines.
Answer: Act as cell messengers and stimulate immune response
◉ Nursing implications for hematopoietic drugs.
Answer: Monitor CBC and signs of infection and clotting
◉ Patient teaching for hematopoietic drugs.
Answer: Report fever, fatigue, and pain
◉ What are the two primary goals of medications used for Coronary
Heart Disease?.
Answer: To decrease myocardial oxygen demand and increase
oxygen supply to the heart.
◉ What is the primary mechanism of action of Nitroglycerin?.
, Answer: Vasodilation, which decreases preload and cardiac
workload while improving blood flow to the heart.
◉ What is the correct administration protocol for sublingual
Nitroglycerin?.
Answer: One tablet every 5 minutes, up to 3 doses. If there is no
relief after the 3rd dose, call 911.
◉ What are three common side effects of Nitroglycerin?.
Answer: Headache, hypotension, and dizziness.
◉ Why should a patient be instructed to sit down before taking
Nitroglycerin?.
Answer: To prevent falls caused by sudden hypotension.
◉ What is the primary mechanism of action of Atenolol?.
Answer: It is a beta-blocker that decreases heart rate and cardiac
workload, thereby reducing oxygen demand.
◉ What are the common side effects of Atenolol?.
Answer: Bradycardia and fatigue.
EXAMPREP QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS
◉ Epoetin alfa risks.
Answer: Risk of hypertension and risk of blood clots
◉ Filgrastim.
Answer: Stimulates WBC production (neutrophils)
◉ Filgrastim clinical uses.
Answer: Neutropenia (chemo patients)
◉ Filgrastim side effects.
Answer: Bone pain (VERY common)
◉ Interferon alfa.
Answer: Enhances immune response and antiviral effects
◉ Interferon alfa side effects.
Answer: Flu-like symptoms
,◉ Aldesleukin.
Answer: Stimulates immune system cells
◉ Hematopoietic Growth Factors control.
Answer: RBCs, WBCs, and Platelets
◉ Cytokines.
Answer: Act as cell messengers and stimulate immune response
◉ Nursing implications for hematopoietic drugs.
Answer: Monitor CBC and signs of infection and clotting
◉ Patient teaching for hematopoietic drugs.
Answer: Report fever, fatigue, and pain
◉ What are the two primary goals of medications used for Coronary
Heart Disease?.
Answer: To decrease myocardial oxygen demand and increase
oxygen supply to the heart.
◉ What is the primary mechanism of action of Nitroglycerin?.
, Answer: Vasodilation, which decreases preload and cardiac
workload while improving blood flow to the heart.
◉ What is the correct administration protocol for sublingual
Nitroglycerin?.
Answer: One tablet every 5 minutes, up to 3 doses. If there is no
relief after the 3rd dose, call 911.
◉ What are three common side effects of Nitroglycerin?.
Answer: Headache, hypotension, and dizziness.
◉ Why should a patient be instructed to sit down before taking
Nitroglycerin?.
Answer: To prevent falls caused by sudden hypotension.
◉ What is the primary mechanism of action of Atenolol?.
Answer: It is a beta-blocker that decreases heart rate and cardiac
workload, thereby reducing oxygen demand.
◉ What are the common side effects of Atenolol?.
Answer: Bradycardia and fatigue.
