PHARMACOLOGY CONNECTIONS TO
NURSING PRACTICE 5TH EDITION
MICHAEL ADAMS CAROL URBAN ALL
CHAPTERS COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ linezolid. Answer: static, inhibits protein synthesis ;cross-resistance
unlikely. Activity against multidrug-resistant gram-positive pathogens,
including vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). It is NOT active against Gram
negative bacteria. Its use is highly reserved in order to limit development
of resistance.
⩥ losartin. Answer: Blocks the effects of Angiotensin II on receptor
organs: counters RAAS & blocks release of aldosterone. Tx: HTN. SE:
Angioedema.
⩥ lispro insulin. Answer: Short-duration/rapid acting insulin often taken
with longer acting insulin. It is produced by making an amino acid
switch from natural insulin.
, ⩥ lithium. Answer: BPD; drug of choice for euphoric mania.Na+
depletion can lead to Lithium toxicity (diuretics, dehydration) When the
body is low on sodium, it holds onto lithium, voiding increased
⩥ lovastatin. Answer: "Inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase leading to
increases in the number of LDL receptors. Beneficial actions include
lowering LDL levels, raising HDL levels and increasing plaque stability.
SEs include headache, myalgia, and rash. Category X drug.
⩥ metformin. Answer: "Biguanide that acts by decreasing glucose
production. Major SEs include hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis. It is a
preferred treatment for obese pts with insulin resistant diabetes, and
possibly for NIDDM prevention.
⩥ metoprolol. Answer: "Cardiac-specific beta blocker - shown to have
efficacious effects in treating a patient with heart failure.
⩥ minoxidil. Answer: "Vasodilator with the unusal SE of hypertrichosis;
used for treating HTN unresponsive to other drugs.
⩥ montelukast. Answer: respiratory anti inflammatory; Leukotriene
Modifier (PO)
⩥ morphine sulfate. Answer: analgesic; Strong Mu Opioid Agonist
NURSING PRACTICE 5TH EDITION
MICHAEL ADAMS CAROL URBAN ALL
CHAPTERS COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ linezolid. Answer: static, inhibits protein synthesis ;cross-resistance
unlikely. Activity against multidrug-resistant gram-positive pathogens,
including vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). It is NOT active against Gram
negative bacteria. Its use is highly reserved in order to limit development
of resistance.
⩥ losartin. Answer: Blocks the effects of Angiotensin II on receptor
organs: counters RAAS & blocks release of aldosterone. Tx: HTN. SE:
Angioedema.
⩥ lispro insulin. Answer: Short-duration/rapid acting insulin often taken
with longer acting insulin. It is produced by making an amino acid
switch from natural insulin.
, ⩥ lithium. Answer: BPD; drug of choice for euphoric mania.Na+
depletion can lead to Lithium toxicity (diuretics, dehydration) When the
body is low on sodium, it holds onto lithium, voiding increased
⩥ lovastatin. Answer: "Inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase leading to
increases in the number of LDL receptors. Beneficial actions include
lowering LDL levels, raising HDL levels and increasing plaque stability.
SEs include headache, myalgia, and rash. Category X drug.
⩥ metformin. Answer: "Biguanide that acts by decreasing glucose
production. Major SEs include hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis. It is a
preferred treatment for obese pts with insulin resistant diabetes, and
possibly for NIDDM prevention.
⩥ metoprolol. Answer: "Cardiac-specific beta blocker - shown to have
efficacious effects in treating a patient with heart failure.
⩥ minoxidil. Answer: "Vasodilator with the unusal SE of hypertrichosis;
used for treating HTN unresponsive to other drugs.
⩥ montelukast. Answer: respiratory anti inflammatory; Leukotriene
Modifier (PO)
⩥ morphine sulfate. Answer: analgesic; Strong Mu Opioid Agonist
