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NR341 PHARMACOLOGY CJE BENCHMARK LATEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What should be monitored when using inhaled corticosteroids? -
ANSWER-Monitor for Thrush and steroid mental changes.
What are the adverse effects of oral corticosteroids like
Prednisone? - ANSWER-Heart failure, hypertension, mood
swings, ulcers, and Cushing's syndrome.
What is the most common oral glucocorticoid used for respiratory
illness? - ANSWER-Prednisone.
What is a key nursing consideration for Methylprednisolone (Solu-
Medrol)? - ANSWER-Cannot be given to children under 28 days
due to benzyl alcohol.
What should patients be instructed to do regarding smoking when
using corticosteroids? - ANSWER-Instruct to stop smoking.
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What are the common integumentary side effects of certain
medications? - ANSWER-Fragile/thin skin, petechiae,
ecchymoses, facial erythema, poor wound healing.
What musculoskeletal issues can arise from certain medications?
- ANSWER-Weakness, muscle mass loss, osteoporosis; calcium
and vitamin D are recommended.
What ocular conditions may be associated with certain
medications? - ANSWER-Increased intraocular pressure,
glaucoma, cataracts.
What is a common side effect of long-term medication usage
related to fluid retention? - ANSWER-Weight gain due to
Na+/H2O retention.
What nursing implications should be considered when
administering medications? - ANSWER-Give with food, rinse
mouth after inhaled medications, and ensure oral care.
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What should be avoided to reduce gastrointestinal effects when
taking certain medications? - ANSWER-Aspirin (ASA), alcohol,
and NSAIDs.
What is the recommended approach for discontinuing certain
medications? - ANSWER-Do not stop suddenly; taper off to
prevent Addisonian crisis.
What should be monitored to assess for adrenal insufficiency? -
ANSWER-Monitor for signs and symptoms of adrenal
insufficiency.
What severe electrolyte imbalances can occur with loop diuretics?
- ANSWER-Severe hypocalcemia and hypokalemia.
What are the contraindications for traditional antihistamines like
Diphenhydramine? - ANSWER-Contraindicated in glaucoma,
hypertension (HTN), kidney disease, and benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH).
NR341 PHARMACOLOGY CJE BENCHMARK LATEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What should be monitored when using inhaled corticosteroids? -
ANSWER-Monitor for Thrush and steroid mental changes.
What are the adverse effects of oral corticosteroids like
Prednisone? - ANSWER-Heart failure, hypertension, mood
swings, ulcers, and Cushing's syndrome.
What is the most common oral glucocorticoid used for respiratory
illness? - ANSWER-Prednisone.
What is a key nursing consideration for Methylprednisolone (Solu-
Medrol)? - ANSWER-Cannot be given to children under 28 days
due to benzyl alcohol.
What should patients be instructed to do regarding smoking when
using corticosteroids? - ANSWER-Instruct to stop smoking.
,2|Page
What are the common integumentary side effects of certain
medications? - ANSWER-Fragile/thin skin, petechiae,
ecchymoses, facial erythema, poor wound healing.
What musculoskeletal issues can arise from certain medications?
- ANSWER-Weakness, muscle mass loss, osteoporosis; calcium
and vitamin D are recommended.
What ocular conditions may be associated with certain
medications? - ANSWER-Increased intraocular pressure,
glaucoma, cataracts.
What is a common side effect of long-term medication usage
related to fluid retention? - ANSWER-Weight gain due to
Na+/H2O retention.
What nursing implications should be considered when
administering medications? - ANSWER-Give with food, rinse
mouth after inhaled medications, and ensure oral care.
, 3|Page
What should be avoided to reduce gastrointestinal effects when
taking certain medications? - ANSWER-Aspirin (ASA), alcohol,
and NSAIDs.
What is the recommended approach for discontinuing certain
medications? - ANSWER-Do not stop suddenly; taper off to
prevent Addisonian crisis.
What should be monitored to assess for adrenal insufficiency? -
ANSWER-Monitor for signs and symptoms of adrenal
insufficiency.
What severe electrolyte imbalances can occur with loop diuretics?
- ANSWER-Severe hypocalcemia and hypokalemia.
What are the contraindications for traditional antihistamines like
Diphenhydramine? - ANSWER-Contraindicated in glaucoma,
hypertension (HTN), kidney disease, and benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH).
