RASMUSSEN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 HIGH-
YIELD CARDIOVASCULAR, ENDOCRINE, AND
ANTIBIOTIC MEDICATIONS SUMMARY 2026
◉ What Interaction will occur between
Steroids/Glucocorticosteroids and NSAIDS or Aspirin?
Answer: GI Irritation
◉ What Analgesics (pain relievers) should be Avoided When Taking
Steroids/Glucocorticosteroids?
Answer: NSAIDS and Aspirin (ASA)
◉ Define "Addison's Syndrome".
Answer: Adrenal Insufficiency.
◉ What can Addison's Syndrome Lead To?
Answer: - Adrenal Shut Down
- Adrenal Crisis
- Decreased Sodium
- LOC Change
◉ What is the Indication for Desmopressin?
, Answer: Treatment of Diabetes Insipidus caused by a Deficiency of
Vasopressin?
◉ What are the Nursing Considerations/Interventions for
Desmopressin?
Answer: - Monitor Daily Weights, LOC Changes, and I&O
- Assess for Mental Changes or Poor Skin Turgor
◉ What are the Potential Side Effects of Desmopressin?
Answer: - Seizures
- Dyspnea, Drowsiness, Headache, Confusion
- Cerebral & Pulmonary Edema
◉ What Client Teaching should be included for Desmopressin?
Answer: Monitor Daily Weight and I&O
◉ What Drug Classification is Desmopressin?
Answer: Anti-Diuretic Hormone
◉ Define "Diabetes Insipidus".
YIELD CARDIOVASCULAR, ENDOCRINE, AND
ANTIBIOTIC MEDICATIONS SUMMARY 2026
◉ What Interaction will occur between
Steroids/Glucocorticosteroids and NSAIDS or Aspirin?
Answer: GI Irritation
◉ What Analgesics (pain relievers) should be Avoided When Taking
Steroids/Glucocorticosteroids?
Answer: NSAIDS and Aspirin (ASA)
◉ Define "Addison's Syndrome".
Answer: Adrenal Insufficiency.
◉ What can Addison's Syndrome Lead To?
Answer: - Adrenal Shut Down
- Adrenal Crisis
- Decreased Sodium
- LOC Change
◉ What is the Indication for Desmopressin?
, Answer: Treatment of Diabetes Insipidus caused by a Deficiency of
Vasopressin?
◉ What are the Nursing Considerations/Interventions for
Desmopressin?
Answer: - Monitor Daily Weights, LOC Changes, and I&O
- Assess for Mental Changes or Poor Skin Turgor
◉ What are the Potential Side Effects of Desmopressin?
Answer: - Seizures
- Dyspnea, Drowsiness, Headache, Confusion
- Cerebral & Pulmonary Edema
◉ What Client Teaching should be included for Desmopressin?
Answer: Monitor Daily Weight and I&O
◉ What Drug Classification is Desmopressin?
Answer: Anti-Diuretic Hormone
◉ Define "Diabetes Insipidus".
