NUR 378 EXAM 4 PHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY LATEST STUDY
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ALREADY GRADED A+ .
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, 1. What are the contraindications, adverse effects, and nursing assessments/in- terventions for
erythromycin? ✔✔ correct answer Contraindicated in clients with liver disease or QT prolongation. Adverse ettects include GI upset,
hepatotoxicity, and cardiac dysrhythmias. Assess for signs of liver dysfunction and monitor ECG in high-risk patients; administer with food to reduce
GI upset.
2. What are the key nursing assessments and contraindications for sulfon- amides? ✔✔ correct answer
Assess for allergy to sulfa drugs; contraindicated in clients with sulfa allergy, pregnancy, or renal impairment. Monitor for rash (Stevens-
Johnson syndrome), CBC, and urine output.
3. What are the nursing actions and adverse effects associated with gentam- icin? ✔✔ correct answer
Monitor for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Check peak and trough levels. Assess hearing and renal function. Adverse ettects include tinnitus,
dizziness, and elevated BUN/creatinine.
4. What are the adverse effects and nursing actions for ciprofloxacin? ✔✔ correct answer Adverse ettects
include tendon rupture, photosensitivity, and GI upset. Avoid in children and pregnant clients. Teach to avoid sun exposure and report tendon pain.
Administer 2 hours before or after antacids.
5. What are the contraindications for nitrofurantoin? ✔✔ correct answer Contraindicated in renal impairment
and late-term pregnancy. May cause pulmonary toxicity. Assess for cough, dyspnea, and hepatic function.
6. What are the key nursing assessments for safe administration of van- comycin? ✔✔ correct answer
Monitor trough levels, renal function, and signs of "Red Man Syndrome" (flushing, hypotension). Administer IV slowly (over at least 60
minutes).
7. What is the mechanism of action (MOA) of antiviral drugs? ✔✔ correct answer Inhibit viral replication by
interfering with viral DNA or RNA synthesis inside host cells.
8. What is the therapeutic use of zidovudine (AZT)? ✔✔ correct answer Used to treat HIV infection; reduces viral load
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY LATEST STUDY
GUIDE 2026 .
ALREADY GRADED A+ .
1/5
, 1. What are the contraindications, adverse effects, and nursing assessments/in- terventions for
erythromycin? ✔✔ correct answer Contraindicated in clients with liver disease or QT prolongation. Adverse ettects include GI upset,
hepatotoxicity, and cardiac dysrhythmias. Assess for signs of liver dysfunction and monitor ECG in high-risk patients; administer with food to reduce
GI upset.
2. What are the key nursing assessments and contraindications for sulfon- amides? ✔✔ correct answer
Assess for allergy to sulfa drugs; contraindicated in clients with sulfa allergy, pregnancy, or renal impairment. Monitor for rash (Stevens-
Johnson syndrome), CBC, and urine output.
3. What are the nursing actions and adverse effects associated with gentam- icin? ✔✔ correct answer
Monitor for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Check peak and trough levels. Assess hearing and renal function. Adverse ettects include tinnitus,
dizziness, and elevated BUN/creatinine.
4. What are the adverse effects and nursing actions for ciprofloxacin? ✔✔ correct answer Adverse ettects
include tendon rupture, photosensitivity, and GI upset. Avoid in children and pregnant clients. Teach to avoid sun exposure and report tendon pain.
Administer 2 hours before or after antacids.
5. What are the contraindications for nitrofurantoin? ✔✔ correct answer Contraindicated in renal impairment
and late-term pregnancy. May cause pulmonary toxicity. Assess for cough, dyspnea, and hepatic function.
6. What are the key nursing assessments for safe administration of van- comycin? ✔✔ correct answer
Monitor trough levels, renal function, and signs of "Red Man Syndrome" (flushing, hypotension). Administer IV slowly (over at least 60
minutes).
7. What is the mechanism of action (MOA) of antiviral drugs? ✔✔ correct answer Inhibit viral replication by
interfering with viral DNA or RNA synthesis inside host cells.
8. What is the therapeutic use of zidovudine (AZT)? ✔✔ correct answer Used to treat HIV infection; reduces viral load
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