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NURS 5334 Advanced Pharmacology – Exam 2
Rapid Review Sheet
1. Cardiac Drugs

Drug/Class Key Use Major Adverse Effects Monitoring
HF, atrial Bradycardia, GI upset, visual Serum levels, K⁺,
Digoxin
fibrillation disturbances (yellow halos) renal function
Beta-blockers Bradycardia, fatigue, HR, BP, blood
Hypertension, HF
(Metoprolol, Atenolol) hypotension glucose in diabetics
ACE inhibitors Cough, hyperkalemia, BP, renal function,
Hypertension, HF
(Lisinopril) angioedema K⁺
BP, renal function,
ARBs (Losartan) Hypertension, HF Hyperkalemia, dizziness
K⁺
Loop diuretics Hypokalemia, dehydration, Electrolytes, renal
Acute HF, edema
(Furosemide) ototoxicity function
Hypertension, Hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, Electrolytes,
Thiazide diuretics
mild edema hyperuricemia glucose, uric acid
Spironolactone HF, resistant HTN Hyperkalemia, gynecomastia K⁺, renal function
Nitrates Headache, hypotension, reflex
Angina BP, HR
(Nitroglycerin) tachycardia


2. Anticoagulants / Antiplatelets

Drug/Class Use Key Points
VTE, mechanical
Warfarin Monitor INR, vitamin K antidote
valves
Acute VTE, Monitor aPTT, reversible with
Heparin
pregnancy protamine
Low molecular weight heparin Weight-based dosing, renal
VTE prophylaxis
(Enoxaparin) adjustments
Direct oral anticoagulants No routine monitoring; specific
VTE, AF
(Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban) antidotes available
Clopidogrel Antiplatelet Irreversible ADP receptor inhibitor
Irreversible COX-1 inhibitor; GI
Aspirin Antiplatelet
bleed risk


3. Diabetes Medications