NR293 Pharmacology Comprehensive NEWEST EXAM
2025-2026 \LATEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS
\VERIFIED ANSWERS \ALREADY GRADED A+
Hormone replacement Lowest
therapy (HRT)
dosages are started at the
_________________ dose
initially
This lab test is used to aid in Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
the diagnosis of heart
failure
Renal patients experiencing Aluminum salt based antacids (have aluminum in the name)
indigestion or GERD should
take
Valporic Acid (Depakote) most Hepatotoxicity
serious adverse effects Pancreatitis
include:
Cause for increased likelihood Nausea and
of lithium toxicity vomiting
Dehydration
Lactulose is given to patients Decrease ammonia levels in hepatic
with hepatic disease to encephalopathy (According to Garlic
makes them poo poo ca ca a lot)
This drug may be prescribed Cyclobenzaprine (Fexmid)
to decrease muscle spasms
serotonin syndrome
Pt. prescribed SSRIs need
education on: (hypertension, dry mouth, tachycardia, fatigue)
Orthostatic
Adverse effects of hypotension
Amitriptyline (tricyclic Sedation
anti-depressant) Dry mouth
include: Blurred vision
, reduce pain by neutralizing the stomach acid secretions.
How do antacids work?
(increase the pH)
take 1-2 hours before other drugs due to absorption rates
Before giving digoxin to a Apical HR
patient, the nurse checks: Potassium serum levels
(2 things)
The two most common Isoniaizid Rifampin
combination drugs for
tuberculosis are:
Insomnia Weight gain
Common SSRI adverse Sexual dysfunction
effects include:
Aged cheese Wine
Beer Turkey
Pickled or fermented foods
Patients taking MAOIs
Cured or processed meats like pepperoni
should avoid tyramine-
containing foods such as:
Amitriptyline is often given Orthostatic hypotension Anticholinergic effects Sedation
for peripheral neuropathy;
adverse effects include:
What type of diuretic is Potassium sparing
spironolactone?
Common side effect of Hyperkalemia
spironolcatone educate patients not to increase potassium intake
Aminoglycosides cause Peak & Trough
nephrotoxicity and
ototoxicity. Therefore the
nurse monitors
____ and levels.
, An adverse effect of frequent Increase fluid intake 2-3 liters daily
or long term therapy with
sulfa drugs and other
antibiotics is crystalluria.
How do you
prevent crystalluria?
Isoniazid (INH) is given for Night time sweats decrease
tuberculosis infections; what
is one symptom indicating
therapeutic effect. (Drug
effectiveness)?
To decrease the common side DECREASE (not stop ) the infusion by at least an hour
effects of
red man syndrome from IV
vancomycin the nurse
Uncomplicated diarrhea associated with antibiotics. (
Lactobacillus acidophilus is
used to treat: you don't want c diff walking around)
Best practice before Ask for allergies
administering antibiotics: (Hypersensitivity) Obtain
blood cultures
Hepatotoxicity
Valporic Acids adverse
effects: Pancreatitis
When patients are taking WBC count
antibiotics for an infection, WBC count should decrease
what laboratory values
are
needed? What is the expected
result?
Anxiety
Benzodiazepines are used to
treat: Status Epilepticus (during seizure given IV)
- Most likely take drug the rest of their life
Education for pt taking - They should never suddenly stop taking it
Phenytoin - good oral care is essential to prevent gingival hyperplasia
Phenytoin interacts with: ETOH (Alcohol)
Adverse effects of Suicidal ideation
carbamazepine (Tegretol
for seizures) include
2025-2026 \LATEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS
\VERIFIED ANSWERS \ALREADY GRADED A+
Hormone replacement Lowest
therapy (HRT)
dosages are started at the
_________________ dose
initially
This lab test is used to aid in Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
the diagnosis of heart
failure
Renal patients experiencing Aluminum salt based antacids (have aluminum in the name)
indigestion or GERD should
take
Valporic Acid (Depakote) most Hepatotoxicity
serious adverse effects Pancreatitis
include:
Cause for increased likelihood Nausea and
of lithium toxicity vomiting
Dehydration
Lactulose is given to patients Decrease ammonia levels in hepatic
with hepatic disease to encephalopathy (According to Garlic
makes them poo poo ca ca a lot)
This drug may be prescribed Cyclobenzaprine (Fexmid)
to decrease muscle spasms
serotonin syndrome
Pt. prescribed SSRIs need
education on: (hypertension, dry mouth, tachycardia, fatigue)
Orthostatic
Adverse effects of hypotension
Amitriptyline (tricyclic Sedation
anti-depressant) Dry mouth
include: Blurred vision
, reduce pain by neutralizing the stomach acid secretions.
How do antacids work?
(increase the pH)
take 1-2 hours before other drugs due to absorption rates
Before giving digoxin to a Apical HR
patient, the nurse checks: Potassium serum levels
(2 things)
The two most common Isoniaizid Rifampin
combination drugs for
tuberculosis are:
Insomnia Weight gain
Common SSRI adverse Sexual dysfunction
effects include:
Aged cheese Wine
Beer Turkey
Pickled or fermented foods
Patients taking MAOIs
Cured or processed meats like pepperoni
should avoid tyramine-
containing foods such as:
Amitriptyline is often given Orthostatic hypotension Anticholinergic effects Sedation
for peripheral neuropathy;
adverse effects include:
What type of diuretic is Potassium sparing
spironolactone?
Common side effect of Hyperkalemia
spironolcatone educate patients not to increase potassium intake
Aminoglycosides cause Peak & Trough
nephrotoxicity and
ototoxicity. Therefore the
nurse monitors
____ and levels.
, An adverse effect of frequent Increase fluid intake 2-3 liters daily
or long term therapy with
sulfa drugs and other
antibiotics is crystalluria.
How do you
prevent crystalluria?
Isoniazid (INH) is given for Night time sweats decrease
tuberculosis infections; what
is one symptom indicating
therapeutic effect. (Drug
effectiveness)?
To decrease the common side DECREASE (not stop ) the infusion by at least an hour
effects of
red man syndrome from IV
vancomycin the nurse
Uncomplicated diarrhea associated with antibiotics. (
Lactobacillus acidophilus is
used to treat: you don't want c diff walking around)
Best practice before Ask for allergies
administering antibiotics: (Hypersensitivity) Obtain
blood cultures
Hepatotoxicity
Valporic Acids adverse
effects: Pancreatitis
When patients are taking WBC count
antibiotics for an infection, WBC count should decrease
what laboratory values
are
needed? What is the expected
result?
Anxiety
Benzodiazepines are used to
treat: Status Epilepticus (during seizure given IV)
- Most likely take drug the rest of their life
Education for pt taking - They should never suddenly stop taking it
Phenytoin - good oral care is essential to prevent gingival hyperplasia
Phenytoin interacts with: ETOH (Alcohol)
Adverse effects of Suicidal ideation
carbamazepine (Tegretol
for seizures) include
