NUR 114 PHARM FINAL STUDY GUIDE CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

NUR 114 PHARM FINAL STUDY GUIDE
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

• Statin indications.
Answer: CAD, inhibits cholesterol synthesis in liver, lower
LDL/triglycerides
• Phenothiazines, like chlorpromazine, are used to treat___________..
Answer: Psychosis
• A1 Blockers have __________ as an adverse effect..
Answer: Hypotension (They work too well)
• Statin medication names.
Answer: ends in -statin
• Which drug works on the hypothalamus to reduce fevers?.
Answer: acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• Which drugs work to reduce symptoms of BPH?.
Answer: A1 Blockers such as tamsulosin (Flomax) and 5-Alpha Reductase
Inhibitors such as Proscar.
• Benzos and Antihistamines work to reduce__________..
Answer: Anxiety
• What are the signs and symptoms of a cholinergic crisis?.
Answer: Circulatory collapse Hypotension Bloody Diarrhea
Bronchoconstriction Shock Cardiac Arrest
• Clients with asthma or COPD should not receive
__________________________..
Answer: Non-selective Beta Blockers
• Statin contraindications.

, Answer: grapefruit juice
• Hydroxzine hydrochloride (Atarax), Hydroxine pamoate (Vistaril) and
diphenhydramine (Benadryl) are all ______________________ and are
used to treat ______________..
Answer: Antihistamines Anxiety
• Three catchecolamines are :.
Answer: Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine
• B1 Beta Adrenergic Receptors are located in________..
Answer: The Heart--When it comes to Beta Receptors remember: You have
ONE heart and TWO lungs. Beta1 works in the heart and Beta2 works in the
lungs.
• Statin side effects.
Answer: Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), can present as muscle
cramping
• Cholinergic drugs mimic the ________ response which is __________ or
__________ ..
Answer: Parasympathetic rest digest
• statin nursing considerations.
Answer: risk of liver injury (check liver enzymes)
• Beta blocker drugs all end in what three letters?.
Answer: LOL Propranololol, atenolol, carvedilol
• Nicotinic Acid-Niacin (vitamin B) indication.
Answer: CAD, lowers LDL, VLDL
• Non-Benzos like Ambien can have ___________ as an adverse effect..
Answer: somnabulation (Sleep walking)
• Nicotinic Acid-Niacin (vitamin B) side effects.
Answer: Not well tolerated, flushing, warmth, hepatic injury
• Nicotinic Acid-Niacin (vitamin B) nursing considerations.

, Answer: premeditate with aspirin (30 minutes before)
• ACE Inhibitors medication names.
Answer: ends in -pril, -ril
• The dopaminergic drug for Parkinson's disease is _____________'.
Answer: carbida-levodopa (Sinemet)
• Diazepam (Valium), Alaprazolam (Xanax) and Lorazepam (Ativan) are all
_________ to treat ____________..
Answer: Benzos Anxiety Pam is crazy and drives a Benz!
• ACE inhibitor contraindications.
Answer: Avoid Dash salt replacement d/t increased potassium levels
• Migraine headaches and glaucoma can be treated with B1 Blockers because
they ___________________..
Answer: decrease pressure
• ACE Inhibitors indications.
Answer: Lowers BP, prevents atherosclerosis progression, decrease O2
demand
• The Adrenergic drugs mimic the _______________ response which is
_______ or ____________..
Answer: Sympathetic Fight Flight
• ACE inhibitor side effects.
Answer: Dry hacking cough (take tessalon perles to help), angioedema
(must stop medication)
• Cholinergic drug effects are:.
Answer: Lower HR Lower BP (through vasodilation) Bronchial Constriction
Increased GI secretions and motility Increased urinary frequency Increased
Salivation Increased sweating (diphoresis) Pupils Constric (Miosis)
• ACE inhibitor nursing considerations.
Answer: Decreases mortality rate in MI patients, first dose can cause
hypotension