NUR 334 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM LATEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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What medication should be used *cautiously in patients with
kidney issues* due to the risk of *increased creatinine levels*, with
*GI bleeding* as a potential adverse effect? - ANSWER-
Ibuprofen*
*FOBT* used to diagnose GI bleed.
What medication is used for pain relief, fever reducer, and
headaches in individuals with *ulcer history*? - ANSWER-
Acetaminophen*
What class of medication may take *4-8 weeks to achieve
maximum effect*, has multiple adverse effects, and is often *used
only if first-line treatments are not effective*? - ANSWER-TCAs
(tricyclic antidepressants)*
Do not give with MAOI
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What medication can cause side effects such as GI upset, dry
mouth, and a *metallic taste*? - ANSWER-Metronidazole*
- Avoid alcohol
What medication is commonly used to treat urinary tract infections
(UTIs)? - ANSWER-- Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)*
- Not for breastfeeding pt's
- Bactericidal
What medication can be used to *treat Parkinson's* disease
symptoms and may cause adverse effects such as *urinary
retention, dry mouth, and paradoxical excitability*? - ANSWER-
Diphenhydramine*
What is diphenhydramine, and what are two common side
effects? - ANSWER-- Antihistamine commonly used to treat
allergy symptoms.
- Tachycardia and drowsiness.*
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Which medication helps empty the stomach, with *tardive
dyskinesia* as a serious adverse effect? - ANSWER-
Metoclopramide* (Reglan)
What rare but serious side effect is associated with the
*leukotriene modifier* used to prevent airway edema and
inflammation? - ANSWER-Montelukast* (Singulair)
- Suicidal ideation as a rare side effect
- Not for acute attacks
Which *antidiarrheal medication*, known for having *less CNS
effects*, should *not be used for infectious diarrhea* because it is
important to eliminate toxins from the body? - ANSWER-
Loperamide* (Imodium)
What class of medications is used to *treat HIV, typically involving
the use of *multiple drugs simultaneously to prevent resistance*?
- ANSWER-Antiretrovirals*
Ex: Zidovudine