NUR2474 EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy. Answer:
breast and cancer development, risk of blood clots, bone loss, risk of
fractures, cardiovascular disease
◉penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction. Answer: pencillin may
react with aminoglycosides and cause it to be less effective in
treating infection. Do NOT combine these antibiotics in same IV
solution
◉Side effects of steroids. Answer: SHORT TERM
o Insomnia
o Mood alterations or Psychosis
o GI upset
o Increased appetite/weight gain
o Fluid retention
o Hyperglycemia
o Hypokalemia
LONG TERM
, o Hyperglycemia
o Osteoporosis
o Thin skin, easy bruising, poor wound healing
o Rare: HTN, PUD, AVN, Allergic reaction
o Adrenal suppression if > 4 courses/year
◉TMP-SMZ. Answer: trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
combination drug
-treat a variety of bacterial infections
-UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia
◉how to protect kidneys. Answer: drink lots of water
◉when to take diuretics. Answer: in the morning
◉Diuretics Side Effects. Answer: increased urination, dehydration,
increased thirst, weakness, and impotence.
◉Antacids. Answer: neutralize the acids in the stomach
affect acid level, have a lot of interaction so need to take a few hours
apart from other meds
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy. Answer:
breast and cancer development, risk of blood clots, bone loss, risk of
fractures, cardiovascular disease
◉penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction. Answer: pencillin may
react with aminoglycosides and cause it to be less effective in
treating infection. Do NOT combine these antibiotics in same IV
solution
◉Side effects of steroids. Answer: SHORT TERM
o Insomnia
o Mood alterations or Psychosis
o GI upset
o Increased appetite/weight gain
o Fluid retention
o Hyperglycemia
o Hypokalemia
LONG TERM
, o Hyperglycemia
o Osteoporosis
o Thin skin, easy bruising, poor wound healing
o Rare: HTN, PUD, AVN, Allergic reaction
o Adrenal suppression if > 4 courses/year
◉TMP-SMZ. Answer: trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
combination drug
-treat a variety of bacterial infections
-UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia
◉how to protect kidneys. Answer: drink lots of water
◉when to take diuretics. Answer: in the morning
◉Diuretics Side Effects. Answer: increased urination, dehydration,
increased thirst, weakness, and impotence.
◉Antacids. Answer: neutralize the acids in the stomach
affect acid level, have a lot of interaction so need to take a few hours
apart from other meds
