NURS 4100N: NURSING PHARMACOLOGY DRUGS EXAM
2025-2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GUARANTEED
PASS
Beclomethasone
inhaled corticosteroid used to treat airway inflammation in asthma
Albuterol
(SABA) short acting beta 2 receptor agonist, used for bronchospasm, acute symptoms of
asthma
Amiodarone
Class 3 Potassium channel blocker
Only approved for life-threatening dysrhythmias.
Delays repolarization and extends action potential of heart muscle cells.
SE: Profound hypotension."
Amoxicillin
Broad-spectrum penicillin active against H. influenzae, E. coli, and N. Gonorrhoeae. It is
inactivated by beta-lactamases, so not helpful for Staphylococcus.
Atropine
muscinarinic receptor antagonist/anticholinergic drug; used for mydriases (eye exams), to
raise HR, lower GI motility, and as antidote to muscarinic poisoning (rx, shrooms)
Acetaminophen
centrally acting cox inhibitor; analgesic and antipyretic properties; no
antiinflammatory,antirheumatic properties
,Amphotericin B
broad spectrum antifungal, which is the agent of choice for systemic mycoses, despite being
highly toxic. Its uses are limited to treating progressive and potentially fatal infections.
Adverse effects include infusion reactions, nephrotoxicity, and hypokalemia.
Aspirin
A drug that decreases platelet aggregation and is used to prevent arterial thrombosis, stroke,
or MI. Major SEs include risk of major GI bleeding. This drug is an NSAID that works by
inhibiting platelet COX, COX-1, and COX-2.
Acyclovir
Antimetabolite for Treating Herpes Simplex Virus & Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections;
MOAs: Purine necleoside analog: DNA polymerase inhibitor, suppresses synthesis of viral
DNA, resistance.
Bethanechol
muscarinic agnonist, used primarily for urinary retention
Captopril
ACE inhibitor - shown to have efficacious effects in treating a patient with heart failure.
Blocks production of angiotensin II, dilates arterioles and veins, and decreases release of
aldosterone. It may show the adverse effects of hypotension, hyperkalemia, or persistant
cough, CARDIAC REMODELING
Carbenicillin
"Extended spectrum (antipseudomonal penicillins), which has the same spectrum of activity
as broad-spectrum penicillins, plus treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Buproprion
(DA and NE). Weight loss, seizure, insomnia, headache, serotonin syndrome (see laundry list
above), withdrawal, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
, Cephalexin
"First generation cephalosporin poor activity against Gram negative bacteria, sensitive to to
most beta-lactamases, unable to reach CSF. Used for Staphylococcus if mild penicillin
allergy.
Cefotaxime
"Third generation cephalosporin with activity against meningitis and nosocomial infections
resistant to others (restricted use). It has greater activity against Gram negative bacteria,
increased resistance to beta-lactamases, and better ability to reach CSF.
Celecoxib
2nd Generation Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (COX-2 Selective NSAID); AE: risk of
CV events, warfarin may be more effective with celecoxib
Ciprofloxacin
fluoroquinolone
broad -cidal. PO tetracycline and cipro should NOT BE GIVEN WITH ANTACIDS.
ALSO KNOW IT CAN RUPTURE TENDONS AND CAUSE CANDIDA. "
Codeine
antitussive, AE: respiratory depression
also, weak mu opioid agonist
Cholestyramine
Inhibits bile reabsorption in intenstine, increases LDL receptors in liver, accelerates bile
excretion. Many of the adverse effects result from the drug not being absorbed from GI,
including constipation and a decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, & K).
Clozapine
atypical antipsychotic; 2nd Gen. Treats negative symptoms. Greater efficacy than 1st gen.
Fewer EPS/tardive dyskinesia side effects. SE: Agranulocytosis and Metabolic effects
(Weight gain, diabetes, hyperlipidemia)
2025-2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GUARANTEED
PASS
Beclomethasone
inhaled corticosteroid used to treat airway inflammation in asthma
Albuterol
(SABA) short acting beta 2 receptor agonist, used for bronchospasm, acute symptoms of
asthma
Amiodarone
Class 3 Potassium channel blocker
Only approved for life-threatening dysrhythmias.
Delays repolarization and extends action potential of heart muscle cells.
SE: Profound hypotension."
Amoxicillin
Broad-spectrum penicillin active against H. influenzae, E. coli, and N. Gonorrhoeae. It is
inactivated by beta-lactamases, so not helpful for Staphylococcus.
Atropine
muscinarinic receptor antagonist/anticholinergic drug; used for mydriases (eye exams), to
raise HR, lower GI motility, and as antidote to muscarinic poisoning (rx, shrooms)
Acetaminophen
centrally acting cox inhibitor; analgesic and antipyretic properties; no
antiinflammatory,antirheumatic properties
,Amphotericin B
broad spectrum antifungal, which is the agent of choice for systemic mycoses, despite being
highly toxic. Its uses are limited to treating progressive and potentially fatal infections.
Adverse effects include infusion reactions, nephrotoxicity, and hypokalemia.
Aspirin
A drug that decreases platelet aggregation and is used to prevent arterial thrombosis, stroke,
or MI. Major SEs include risk of major GI bleeding. This drug is an NSAID that works by
inhibiting platelet COX, COX-1, and COX-2.
Acyclovir
Antimetabolite for Treating Herpes Simplex Virus & Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections;
MOAs: Purine necleoside analog: DNA polymerase inhibitor, suppresses synthesis of viral
DNA, resistance.
Bethanechol
muscarinic agnonist, used primarily for urinary retention
Captopril
ACE inhibitor - shown to have efficacious effects in treating a patient with heart failure.
Blocks production of angiotensin II, dilates arterioles and veins, and decreases release of
aldosterone. It may show the adverse effects of hypotension, hyperkalemia, or persistant
cough, CARDIAC REMODELING
Carbenicillin
"Extended spectrum (antipseudomonal penicillins), which has the same spectrum of activity
as broad-spectrum penicillins, plus treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Buproprion
(DA and NE). Weight loss, seizure, insomnia, headache, serotonin syndrome (see laundry list
above), withdrawal, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
, Cephalexin
"First generation cephalosporin poor activity against Gram negative bacteria, sensitive to to
most beta-lactamases, unable to reach CSF. Used for Staphylococcus if mild penicillin
allergy.
Cefotaxime
"Third generation cephalosporin with activity against meningitis and nosocomial infections
resistant to others (restricted use). It has greater activity against Gram negative bacteria,
increased resistance to beta-lactamases, and better ability to reach CSF.
Celecoxib
2nd Generation Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (COX-2 Selective NSAID); AE: risk of
CV events, warfarin may be more effective with celecoxib
Ciprofloxacin
fluoroquinolone
broad -cidal. PO tetracycline and cipro should NOT BE GIVEN WITH ANTACIDS.
ALSO KNOW IT CAN RUPTURE TENDONS AND CAUSE CANDIDA. "
Codeine
antitussive, AE: respiratory depression
also, weak mu opioid agonist
Cholestyramine
Inhibits bile reabsorption in intenstine, increases LDL receptors in liver, accelerates bile
excretion. Many of the adverse effects result from the drug not being absorbed from GI,
including constipation and a decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, & K).
Clozapine
atypical antipsychotic; 2nd Gen. Treats negative symptoms. Greater efficacy than 1st gen.
Fewer EPS/tardive dyskinesia side effects. SE: Agranulocytosis and Metabolic effects
(Weight gain, diabetes, hyperlipidemia)
