NR 341 PHARMACOLOGY ASSINGNMENT
1 WITH 100% Answers
Albuterol (Proventil) correct answers- -Bronchodilator
-control and prevent reversible airway obstruction for COPD and Asthma
t-PA (Alteplase) correct answers- -thrombolytic
-lysis of thrombi in coronary arteries
-decrease risk of HF or death
-lysis of PE or DVT
-lysis of thrombi causing ischemic stroke reducing neurological sequelae
Amiodarone (Cordarone) correct answers- -Antidysrhythmic agent. .
-ventricular fibrillation and unstable ventricular tachycardia. Incompatible with heparin, may be
given in PO maintenance dose, monitor for respiratory complications.
Amlodipine (Norvasc) correct answers- -calcium channel blocker, antihypertensive
-management of HTN and angina
-vasodilation, decrease BP
-decrease severity and frequency of attacks of Angina
Atenolol (Tenormin) correct answers- -beta blocker, antihypertensive
-management of HTN
-prevention of MI
-management of chest pain
-decrease BP & HR
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) correct answers- -Statin, lipid lowering agent
-prevention of cardiovascular disease
-decrease risk of MI or stroke
-decrease risk of Angina
-lowers total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
-slows progression of atherosclerosis
Atropine correct answers- -Antiarrhythmics
-Can temporarily revert sinus bradycardia to normal sinus rhythm, and reverse AV nodal blocks
by removing vagal influences.
-Used in bradyarrhythmias to decrease vagal tone.
-treat of exercise-induced bronchospasm
-increase HR
Carvedilol (Coreg) correct answers- -beta blocker, antihypertensive
, -Treatment of HTN, HF, left ventricular dysfunction after MI
-decrease HR and BP
-improve cardiac output
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) correct answers- -Fluoroquinolone, Antibiotic
-treatment of bacterial infections
Clopidogrel (Plavix) correct answers- -Antiplatelet
-acute coronary syndrome(ST-segment elevation, MI, non ST elevation, or unstable angina)
-reduce risk of MI and stroke
Digoxin (Lanoxin) correct answers- -antiarrhythmic, inotropic
-increase cardiac output, slow heart rate
-use with HF, A.fib, A.flutter, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) correct answers- -Adrenergic agonist (catecholamine)
-short-term management of HF
-increase cardiac output
-increase urine output
Dopamine (Intropin) correct answers- -inotropic, vasopressor
-improve BP, cardiac output
-improve renal blood flow, increase urine output
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) correct answers- -Anticoagulant, Low Molecular Weight Heparin
-prevention of VTE, DVT, or PE in surgical pts.
-treatment of acute ST elevation MI
-prevent ischemic complications in patients with unstable angina
Epinephrine (adrenaline) correct answers- -bronchodilator, adrenergic
-management of an allergic reaction
-management of cardiac arrest
-management of reversible airway disease due to asthma or COPD
-management of upper airway obstruction-
-increased CO and BP
Epoetin (Epogen) correct answers- -antianemic
-maintains and elevates RBCs
-use with anemia
-increase hct
-reduction of need for transfusions after surgery
Famotidine (Pepcid) correct answers- -H2 receptor antagonist, anti-ulcer agent
-treatment of active duodenal ulcers and benign gastric ulcers
-management of GERD
-treatment for heartburn, acid ingestion and sour stomach
1 WITH 100% Answers
Albuterol (Proventil) correct answers- -Bronchodilator
-control and prevent reversible airway obstruction for COPD and Asthma
t-PA (Alteplase) correct answers- -thrombolytic
-lysis of thrombi in coronary arteries
-decrease risk of HF or death
-lysis of PE or DVT
-lysis of thrombi causing ischemic stroke reducing neurological sequelae
Amiodarone (Cordarone) correct answers- -Antidysrhythmic agent. .
-ventricular fibrillation and unstable ventricular tachycardia. Incompatible with heparin, may be
given in PO maintenance dose, monitor for respiratory complications.
Amlodipine (Norvasc) correct answers- -calcium channel blocker, antihypertensive
-management of HTN and angina
-vasodilation, decrease BP
-decrease severity and frequency of attacks of Angina
Atenolol (Tenormin) correct answers- -beta blocker, antihypertensive
-management of HTN
-prevention of MI
-management of chest pain
-decrease BP & HR
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) correct answers- -Statin, lipid lowering agent
-prevention of cardiovascular disease
-decrease risk of MI or stroke
-decrease risk of Angina
-lowers total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
-slows progression of atherosclerosis
Atropine correct answers- -Antiarrhythmics
-Can temporarily revert sinus bradycardia to normal sinus rhythm, and reverse AV nodal blocks
by removing vagal influences.
-Used in bradyarrhythmias to decrease vagal tone.
-treat of exercise-induced bronchospasm
-increase HR
Carvedilol (Coreg) correct answers- -beta blocker, antihypertensive
, -Treatment of HTN, HF, left ventricular dysfunction after MI
-decrease HR and BP
-improve cardiac output
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) correct answers- -Fluoroquinolone, Antibiotic
-treatment of bacterial infections
Clopidogrel (Plavix) correct answers- -Antiplatelet
-acute coronary syndrome(ST-segment elevation, MI, non ST elevation, or unstable angina)
-reduce risk of MI and stroke
Digoxin (Lanoxin) correct answers- -antiarrhythmic, inotropic
-increase cardiac output, slow heart rate
-use with HF, A.fib, A.flutter, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) correct answers- -Adrenergic agonist (catecholamine)
-short-term management of HF
-increase cardiac output
-increase urine output
Dopamine (Intropin) correct answers- -inotropic, vasopressor
-improve BP, cardiac output
-improve renal blood flow, increase urine output
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) correct answers- -Anticoagulant, Low Molecular Weight Heparin
-prevention of VTE, DVT, or PE in surgical pts.
-treatment of acute ST elevation MI
-prevent ischemic complications in patients with unstable angina
Epinephrine (adrenaline) correct answers- -bronchodilator, adrenergic
-management of an allergic reaction
-management of cardiac arrest
-management of reversible airway disease due to asthma or COPD
-management of upper airway obstruction-
-increased CO and BP
Epoetin (Epogen) correct answers- -antianemic
-maintains and elevates RBCs
-use with anemia
-increase hct
-reduction of need for transfusions after surgery
Famotidine (Pepcid) correct answers- -H2 receptor antagonist, anti-ulcer agent
-treatment of active duodenal ulcers and benign gastric ulcers
-management of GERD
-treatment for heartburn, acid ingestion and sour stomach
