Nur2474 Pharmacology Final Exam with questions and answers

estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women - ans ----women take due to vaginal dryness, hot flashes, painful sex, prevent bone loss when older risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy - ans ----breast and cancer development, risk of blood clots, bone loss, risk of fractures, cardiovascular disease penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction - ans ----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 - ans ----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 - ans ----trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole combination drug -treat a variety of bacterial infections -UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia how to protect kidneys - ans ----drink lots of water when to take diuretics - ans ----in the morning