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NURS 180/ NURS180 Midterm Exam–
Pharmacology | WCU (Latest 2026/2027
Update) 100% Verified Questions &
Answers | Grade A
Glucocorticoids have the ability to __________
suppress inflammation. It can mask symptoms of infection and should not be given to patients
with an actual infection.
**Cushing syndrome will only occur with long term therapy.
Levothyroxine is a ______ thyroid hormone and is _______ identical to ______.
synthetic
chemically
T4
**Used to treat hypothyroidism.
Reglan is a ______________ ____________ used to relieve what?
gastrointestinal stimulant
n/v, heartburn, stomach pain, bloating, and a persistent feeling of fullness after meals.
**prokinetic drug. works by promoting gastric emptying.
Loop Diuretics inhibit what ions to be absorbed?
sodium and chloride (in the loop of Henle)
**This increases urine output and excretes potassium.
Thiazide diuretics blocks ______ and ______.
sodium and potassium (in the distal tubule and nephron).
Potassium-sparing diuretics block _________.
aldosterone
**Does not allow for excretion of potassium (so patients should stay away from high K+
containing foods)
,Fosamazx (alendronate) directions
Take on an empty stomach 30 minutes before breakfast with a full glass of water. Patient needs
to sit upright for at least 30 minutes after.
Prioritizing Care
Safety
ABC
Pain
If potassium is given in liquid form...
it must be diluted in water because it is very irritating to the mucosal lining.
Aspirin is an ____________. If a patient has surgery how long before the surgery should they
stop the medication?
Antiplatelet
7 days.
If you have orders to give oral medications you must...
assess the patient's ability to swallow the medication prior to administration
If a patient has a renal condition...
it is very important that the nurse identify any nephrotoxic meds the patient may be taking and
let the MD know.
Prior to administering a drug the nurse should know____________________.
the reason it was prescribed
how the medication should be administered
how the medication is supplied by the pharmacy
the name of the medication
Diuretic Prototypes
hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, and spironolactone.
Colchicine is a medication used for __________
acute gout attacks by reducing uric acid crystals in the joint.
Patients with gout should avoid what foods/liquids?
beef
sardines
liver
, organ meat
salmon
high purine foods (fish, meats)
alcohol
The primary reason oral drugs are administered with food is because
it helps protect the gastric mucosa.
Cushing syndrome symptoms
round face (moon face) and ecchymosis (bruise) in the arms and other areas in the body
What to do if a patient with Cushing syndrome shows signs of infection (even if they have a low
temp)
patient should go to the clinic and see an MD right away to get an antibiotic.
A patient taking glucocorticoids should avoid being around...?
other sick patients with infections
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) commonly presents as
inflammation in multiple joints
Complementary alternative medicine if used in conjunction with main drug therapy will
__________
allow for lower doses of the drugs with fewer side effects.
Oral medication routes carry ______ side effects than the IV version
less
Patients with positive CT scan for hemorrhage require LOC monitoring q ____ minutes to ensure
______ ________ is not ___________.
15
intracranial pressure
increasing
**Opioids, like Morphine, are contraindicated.
Hyperkalemia can be treated with _____
insulin (Insulin IV will push K+ to the intracellular space)
**Glucose IV will be administered in this case to the pt does not become hypoglycemic.
Adverse effect of opiates (like morphine)
NURS 180/ NURS180 Midterm Exam–
Pharmacology | WCU (Latest 2026/2027
Update) 100% Verified Questions &
Answers | Grade A
Glucocorticoids have the ability to __________
suppress inflammation. It can mask symptoms of infection and should not be given to patients
with an actual infection.
**Cushing syndrome will only occur with long term therapy.
Levothyroxine is a ______ thyroid hormone and is _______ identical to ______.
synthetic
chemically
T4
**Used to treat hypothyroidism.
Reglan is a ______________ ____________ used to relieve what?
gastrointestinal stimulant
n/v, heartburn, stomach pain, bloating, and a persistent feeling of fullness after meals.
**prokinetic drug. works by promoting gastric emptying.
Loop Diuretics inhibit what ions to be absorbed?
sodium and chloride (in the loop of Henle)
**This increases urine output and excretes potassium.
Thiazide diuretics blocks ______ and ______.
sodium and potassium (in the distal tubule and nephron).
Potassium-sparing diuretics block _________.
aldosterone
**Does not allow for excretion of potassium (so patients should stay away from high K+
containing foods)
,Fosamazx (alendronate) directions
Take on an empty stomach 30 minutes before breakfast with a full glass of water. Patient needs
to sit upright for at least 30 minutes after.
Prioritizing Care
Safety
ABC
Pain
If potassium is given in liquid form...
it must be diluted in water because it is very irritating to the mucosal lining.
Aspirin is an ____________. If a patient has surgery how long before the surgery should they
stop the medication?
Antiplatelet
7 days.
If you have orders to give oral medications you must...
assess the patient's ability to swallow the medication prior to administration
If a patient has a renal condition...
it is very important that the nurse identify any nephrotoxic meds the patient may be taking and
let the MD know.
Prior to administering a drug the nurse should know____________________.
the reason it was prescribed
how the medication should be administered
how the medication is supplied by the pharmacy
the name of the medication
Diuretic Prototypes
hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, and spironolactone.
Colchicine is a medication used for __________
acute gout attacks by reducing uric acid crystals in the joint.
Patients with gout should avoid what foods/liquids?
beef
sardines
liver
, organ meat
salmon
high purine foods (fish, meats)
alcohol
The primary reason oral drugs are administered with food is because
it helps protect the gastric mucosa.
Cushing syndrome symptoms
round face (moon face) and ecchymosis (bruise) in the arms and other areas in the body
What to do if a patient with Cushing syndrome shows signs of infection (even if they have a low
temp)
patient should go to the clinic and see an MD right away to get an antibiotic.
A patient taking glucocorticoids should avoid being around...?
other sick patients with infections
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) commonly presents as
inflammation in multiple joints
Complementary alternative medicine if used in conjunction with main drug therapy will
__________
allow for lower doses of the drugs with fewer side effects.
Oral medication routes carry ______ side effects than the IV version
less
Patients with positive CT scan for hemorrhage require LOC monitoring q ____ minutes to ensure
______ ________ is not ___________.
15
intracranial pressure
increasing
**Opioids, like Morphine, are contraindicated.
Hyperkalemia can be treated with _____
insulin (Insulin IV will push K+ to the intracellular space)
**Glucose IV will be administered in this case to the pt does not become hypoglycemic.
Adverse effect of opiates (like morphine)
