NGN ATI RN
PHARMACOLOGY Levothryoxine (T4) Indication - -----ANSWER----
>hypothyroidism RT dysfxn of hypothalamus,
LATEST UPDATED pituitary, or thyroid gland
EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED 100% Cephalosporins (Keflex) - -----ANSWER----
CORRECT ANSWERS >allergy to cephalosporins is considered a
precaution for taking penicillins
2024. A+ GUARANTEED
Phenobarbital [Barbiturates]; interventions for
anticonvulsant therapy - -----ANSWER---->assess
for resp. depression, excess sedation from toxic
effects, IV at < 50mg/min, avoid extravasation
(alkaline→skin damage)
Digoxin (lanoxin) SE - -----ANSWER----
>blurred/double vision Sumatriptan (Imitrex) use - -----ANSWER----
>when migraine symptoms appear and again in
1 hr if symptoms persist
Guaifenesin SE - -----ANSWER---->can cause
drowsiness
Route—fastest/most effective - -----ANSWER----
>intravenous
Estrogen (premarin) SE - -----ANSWER---->↑ risk
of Thromboembolism with s/s: SOB, severe
headache, vomiting, sudden acute pain in the Narcan [opioid antagonist] - -----ANSWER----
calves, legs, chest, abdomen. >therapeutic action: improvement of
respiratory rate
Doxepin (Sinequan) [anticholinergic] SE - -----
ANSWER---->urinary retension, constipation, Baclofen (Lioresal) Therapeutic action - -----
drying of nasal/oral secretons, ↑HR ANSWER---->↓ frequency & severity of muscle
spasms
Albuterol (Proventil) [sympathomimetic/
adrenergic beta-2 agonist] Contraindicated - ---- Erythromycin (Erythrocin) [macrolide] SE - -----
-ANSWER---->with MAOIs (can↑ action of ANSWER---->liver toxicity
albuterol and → HTN crisis); β-blockers can
inhibit the therapeutic effects Use: invert
canister, shake before use, rinse mouth after What do need to avoid when taking
use, w/new inhaler perform test spray Spironolactone (Aldactone) [K sparing diuretic] -
, -----ANSWER---->foods w/ ↑ K such as salt elimination of atropine → ↑ anticholinergic
substitutes effects of atropine like confusion
Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen): Indication - ---- Loperamide (Imodium) use - -----ANSWER----
-ANSWER---->malaria prevention; Use: take >anti-diarrheal (poorly absorbed from GI tract;
weekly starting 1 week before departure and difficulty crossing the blood-brain barrier)
continued for 4 weeks after return.
Methylcellulose (Citrucel) use - -----ANSWER----
Heparin (anticoagulant) Use - -----ANSWER---- >bulk-forming agent with minimal Side Effects
>w/alteplase for acute MI (SE)
Warfarin (Coumadin) Use - -----ANSWER---- Psyllium (Metamucil) use - -----ANSWER----
>long-term prophylaxis of thrombosis >bulk-forming agent with minimal Side Effects
[antidote—Vit K] (SE)
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Use - -----ANSWER---- Acetazolamide (Diamox) [diuretic] indication - --
>reduce long-term risk of clotting w/ ---ANSWER---->edema, epilepsy, acute
atherosclerosis and recent MI of CVA mountain sickness, glaucoma (↓ intraocular
pressure by ↓ amount of aqueous humor in the
eye) Contra: allergy to sulfonamides
Alteplase (Activase) [antithrombolytic] Use - ----
-ANSWER---->Acute MI/CVA (has short half-life)
Metoprolol (Lopressor) [β-blocker] use and side
effects - -----ANSWER---->Hold dose for dyspnea
Methylphenidate (Concerta) Use - -----ANSWER- (sign of exacerbation of CHF) Propanolol
--->marcolepsy Precaution: avoid caffeine use (Inderal) Use. Dysrhythmia, HTN, angina; SE:
bronchoconstriction/bronchospasm; can block
glyconeogenesis
Testosterone IM use - -----ANSWER---->If use to
correct delayed puberty→assess bone
maturation with bi-annual x-rays of hand and Norgestrel (Ovrette) use and contraindication - -
wrist; monitor liver function (can ↑ ----ANSWER---->contraception; SE: excess
hypoglycemia, potentiate sleep apnea, progestin →weight gain from ↑ appetite;
exacerbate heart failure due to fluid retention. deficiency of progestin: late breakthrough
bleeding, amenorrhea; excess estrogen →
edema Medroxyprogesterone (Provera);
Diphenoxylate & Atropine (Lomotil) Caution - --- Contra: smoking/tobacco products; Risks:
--ANSWER---->With Renal impairment ↓ Thromboembolism & Cardiovascular
complications; Interventions: use additional
contraceptive measures w/antibiotic therapy
PHARMACOLOGY Levothryoxine (T4) Indication - -----ANSWER----
>hypothyroidism RT dysfxn of hypothalamus,
LATEST UPDATED pituitary, or thyroid gland
EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED 100% Cephalosporins (Keflex) - -----ANSWER----
CORRECT ANSWERS >allergy to cephalosporins is considered a
precaution for taking penicillins
2024. A+ GUARANTEED
Phenobarbital [Barbiturates]; interventions for
anticonvulsant therapy - -----ANSWER---->assess
for resp. depression, excess sedation from toxic
effects, IV at < 50mg/min, avoid extravasation
(alkaline→skin damage)
Digoxin (lanoxin) SE - -----ANSWER----
>blurred/double vision Sumatriptan (Imitrex) use - -----ANSWER----
>when migraine symptoms appear and again in
1 hr if symptoms persist
Guaifenesin SE - -----ANSWER---->can cause
drowsiness
Route—fastest/most effective - -----ANSWER----
>intravenous
Estrogen (premarin) SE - -----ANSWER---->↑ risk
of Thromboembolism with s/s: SOB, severe
headache, vomiting, sudden acute pain in the Narcan [opioid antagonist] - -----ANSWER----
calves, legs, chest, abdomen. >therapeutic action: improvement of
respiratory rate
Doxepin (Sinequan) [anticholinergic] SE - -----
ANSWER---->urinary retension, constipation, Baclofen (Lioresal) Therapeutic action - -----
drying of nasal/oral secretons, ↑HR ANSWER---->↓ frequency & severity of muscle
spasms
Albuterol (Proventil) [sympathomimetic/
adrenergic beta-2 agonist] Contraindicated - ---- Erythromycin (Erythrocin) [macrolide] SE - -----
-ANSWER---->with MAOIs (can↑ action of ANSWER---->liver toxicity
albuterol and → HTN crisis); β-blockers can
inhibit the therapeutic effects Use: invert
canister, shake before use, rinse mouth after What do need to avoid when taking
use, w/new inhaler perform test spray Spironolactone (Aldactone) [K sparing diuretic] -
, -----ANSWER---->foods w/ ↑ K such as salt elimination of atropine → ↑ anticholinergic
substitutes effects of atropine like confusion
Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen): Indication - ---- Loperamide (Imodium) use - -----ANSWER----
-ANSWER---->malaria prevention; Use: take >anti-diarrheal (poorly absorbed from GI tract;
weekly starting 1 week before departure and difficulty crossing the blood-brain barrier)
continued for 4 weeks after return.
Methylcellulose (Citrucel) use - -----ANSWER----
Heparin (anticoagulant) Use - -----ANSWER---- >bulk-forming agent with minimal Side Effects
>w/alteplase for acute MI (SE)
Warfarin (Coumadin) Use - -----ANSWER---- Psyllium (Metamucil) use - -----ANSWER----
>long-term prophylaxis of thrombosis >bulk-forming agent with minimal Side Effects
[antidote—Vit K] (SE)
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Use - -----ANSWER---- Acetazolamide (Diamox) [diuretic] indication - --
>reduce long-term risk of clotting w/ ---ANSWER---->edema, epilepsy, acute
atherosclerosis and recent MI of CVA mountain sickness, glaucoma (↓ intraocular
pressure by ↓ amount of aqueous humor in the
eye) Contra: allergy to sulfonamides
Alteplase (Activase) [antithrombolytic] Use - ----
-ANSWER---->Acute MI/CVA (has short half-life)
Metoprolol (Lopressor) [β-blocker] use and side
effects - -----ANSWER---->Hold dose for dyspnea
Methylphenidate (Concerta) Use - -----ANSWER- (sign of exacerbation of CHF) Propanolol
--->marcolepsy Precaution: avoid caffeine use (Inderal) Use. Dysrhythmia, HTN, angina; SE:
bronchoconstriction/bronchospasm; can block
glyconeogenesis
Testosterone IM use - -----ANSWER---->If use to
correct delayed puberty→assess bone
maturation with bi-annual x-rays of hand and Norgestrel (Ovrette) use and contraindication - -
wrist; monitor liver function (can ↑ ----ANSWER---->contraception; SE: excess
hypoglycemia, potentiate sleep apnea, progestin →weight gain from ↑ appetite;
exacerbate heart failure due to fluid retention. deficiency of progestin: late breakthrough
bleeding, amenorrhea; excess estrogen →
edema Medroxyprogesterone (Provera);
Diphenoxylate & Atropine (Lomotil) Caution - --- Contra: smoking/tobacco products; Risks:
--ANSWER---->With Renal impairment ↓ Thromboembolism & Cardiovascular
complications; Interventions: use additional
contraceptive measures w/antibiotic therapy
