Nursing Pharmacology (Drugs) Questions and Answers 2023 Solved 100% Correct

albuterol - ANSWER-(SABA) short acting beta 2 receptor agonist, used for bronchospasm, acute symptoms of asthma acetaminophen - ANSWER-centrally acting cox inhibitor; analgesic and antipyretic properties; no antiinflammatory,antirheumatic properties acyclovir - ANSWER-Antimetabolite for Treating Herpes Simplex Virus & Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections; MOAs: Purine necleoside analog: DNA polymerase inhibitor, suppresses synthesis of viral DNA, resistance. amiodarone - ANSWER-Class 3 Potassium channel blocker Only approved for life-threatening dysrhythmias. Delays repolarization and extends action potential of heart muscle cells. SE: Profound hypotension." amoxicillin - ANSWER-Broad-spectrum penicillin active against H. influenzae, E. coli, and N. Gonorrhoeae. It is inactivated by beta-lactamases, so not helpful for Staphylococcus. atropine - ANSWER-muscinarinic receptor antagonist/anticholinergic drug; used for mydriases (eye exams), to raise HR, lower GI motility, and as antidote to muscarinic poisoning (rx, shrooms) amphotericin B - ANSWER-broad spectrum antifungal, which is the agent of choice for systemic mycoses, despite being highly toxic. Its uses are limited to treating progressive and potentially fatal infections. Adverse effects include infusion reactions, nephrotoxicity, and hypokalemia. aspirin - ANSWER-A drug that decrease platelet aggregation and is used to prevent arterial thrombosis, stroke, or MI. Major SEs include risk of major GI bleeding. This drug is an NSAID that works by inhibiting platelet COX, COX-1, and COX-2. beclomethasone - ANSWER-inhaled corticosteroid used to treat airway inflammation in asthma bethanechol - ANSWER-muscarinic agnonist, used primarily for urinary retention