Nur2474 Pharmacology Final Exam (with complete solutions)

estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women correct answers women take due to vaginal dryness, hot flashes, painful sex, prevent bone loss when older risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy correct answers breast and cancer development, risk of blood clots, bone loss, risk of fractures, cardiovascular disease penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction correct answers pencillin may react with aminoglycosides and cause it to be less effective in treating infection. Do NOT combine these antibiotics in same IV solution Side effects of steroids correct answers SHORT TERM o Insomnia o Mood alterations or Psychosis o GI upset o Increased appetite/weight gain o Fluid retention o Hyperglycemia o Hypokalemia LONG TERM o Hyperglycemia o Osteoporosis o Thin skin, easy bruising, poor wound healing o Rare: HTN, PUD, AVN, Allergic reaction o Adrenal suppression if 4 courses/year TMP-SMZ correct answers trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole combination drug -treat a variety of bacterial infections -UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia how to protect kidneys correct answers drink lots of water when to take diuretics correct answers in the morning Diuretics Side Effects correct answers increased urination, dehydration, increased thirst, weakness, and impotence. Antacids correct answers neutralize the acids in the stomach affect acid level, have a lot of interaction so need to take a few hours apart from other meds Cimetidine correct answers type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach acid.