Nur 1141 - Test 4 With Correct Answers
2024
Glipizide (Sulfonylureas) - ANSWER- Stimulates the release of insulin to help with type
2 diabetes.
Adverse Effects/Contra's: Hypoglycemia, weight gain.
Metformin (Biguanide) - ANSWER- Decreases glucose production by the liver to help
with type 2 diabetes.
Adverse Effects:
GI Symptoms
Abdominal bloating
Diarrhea
Contra: Renal disease
Rapid-acting insulin (subcutaneous)
Lispro
Humalog / Novolog - ANSWER- Onset: 15 mins
Peak: 1-2 hours
Half life: 80 min
Duration of onset: 3-5 hours
Short acting insulin (subcutaneous/IV) - ANSWER- Onset: 30-60 min
Peak: 2.5 hrs
Half life: unknown
Duration of onset: 6-10 hrs
Intermediate Acting Insulin (Subcutaneous) NPH - ANSWER- Onset: 1-2 hrs
Peak: 4-8 hrs
Half life: unknown
Duration of onset: 10-18 hrs
Long acting insulin
Lantus
Leviemir - ANSWER- Onset: 1-2 hours
Peak: 4-6 hours
Half-life:
Duration of onset: more than 12 hours
, Finasteride - ANSWER- Prevents the conversion of testosterone to DHT for males who
have Benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate gland enlargement).
Adverse: Reduced libido, dizziness, hypotension, drowsiness
Contra's: Allergy, Pregnant women, children
Sildenafil - ANSWER- Inhibiting the action of the enzyme phosphodiesterase for erectile
dysfunction.
Adverse effects: hypotension, headache, flushing
Contra's: Cardiovascular disorders, allergy, nitrates
Testosterone (Sch. III) - ANSWER- Stimulation of the normal growth and development
and maintenance of the second sex characteristics for hypogonadism.
Adverse effects: Changes in libido, risk for blood clots, stroke, heart attack.
Contra's: Severe renal, cardiac, and hepatic disease
Fluticansone Propionate
Methylprednisolone - ANSWER- Reducing inflammation and enhancing beta agonist.
F: for asthma prophylaxis & maintenance
M: Exacerbation of asthma COPD
Adverse effects: CNS effects, prone to infections, dermatologic issues
Contra's: allergys
Fludrocortisone (mineral corticoid)
Methylprednisone (Glucocorticoid) - ANSWER- Modify enzyme activity:
F: Adrencortical insufficiency
M: Chronic respiratory illness
Adverse effects: hypertension, convulsions, weight gain, hyperglycemia
Contra's: allergy
Albuterol (bronchodilators)
Ipratropium (anticholinergic)/(beta-adrenergic agonist)
Salmetrol (sympathomimetic) - ANSWER- Relax and dilation of airways to prevent
bronchospams.
Adverse effects: restlessness, cardiac stimulation, hyperglycemia
2024
Glipizide (Sulfonylureas) - ANSWER- Stimulates the release of insulin to help with type
2 diabetes.
Adverse Effects/Contra's: Hypoglycemia, weight gain.
Metformin (Biguanide) - ANSWER- Decreases glucose production by the liver to help
with type 2 diabetes.
Adverse Effects:
GI Symptoms
Abdominal bloating
Diarrhea
Contra: Renal disease
Rapid-acting insulin (subcutaneous)
Lispro
Humalog / Novolog - ANSWER- Onset: 15 mins
Peak: 1-2 hours
Half life: 80 min
Duration of onset: 3-5 hours
Short acting insulin (subcutaneous/IV) - ANSWER- Onset: 30-60 min
Peak: 2.5 hrs
Half life: unknown
Duration of onset: 6-10 hrs
Intermediate Acting Insulin (Subcutaneous) NPH - ANSWER- Onset: 1-2 hrs
Peak: 4-8 hrs
Half life: unknown
Duration of onset: 10-18 hrs
Long acting insulin
Lantus
Leviemir - ANSWER- Onset: 1-2 hours
Peak: 4-6 hours
Half-life:
Duration of onset: more than 12 hours
, Finasteride - ANSWER- Prevents the conversion of testosterone to DHT for males who
have Benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate gland enlargement).
Adverse: Reduced libido, dizziness, hypotension, drowsiness
Contra's: Allergy, Pregnant women, children
Sildenafil - ANSWER- Inhibiting the action of the enzyme phosphodiesterase for erectile
dysfunction.
Adverse effects: hypotension, headache, flushing
Contra's: Cardiovascular disorders, allergy, nitrates
Testosterone (Sch. III) - ANSWER- Stimulation of the normal growth and development
and maintenance of the second sex characteristics for hypogonadism.
Adverse effects: Changes in libido, risk for blood clots, stroke, heart attack.
Contra's: Severe renal, cardiac, and hepatic disease
Fluticansone Propionate
Methylprednisolone - ANSWER- Reducing inflammation and enhancing beta agonist.
F: for asthma prophylaxis & maintenance
M: Exacerbation of asthma COPD
Adverse effects: CNS effects, prone to infections, dermatologic issues
Contra's: allergys
Fludrocortisone (mineral corticoid)
Methylprednisone (Glucocorticoid) - ANSWER- Modify enzyme activity:
F: Adrencortical insufficiency
M: Chronic respiratory illness
Adverse effects: hypertension, convulsions, weight gain, hyperglycemia
Contra's: allergy
Albuterol (bronchodilators)
Ipratropium (anticholinergic)/(beta-adrenergic agonist)
Salmetrol (sympathomimetic) - ANSWER- Relax and dilation of airways to prevent
bronchospams.
Adverse effects: restlessness, cardiac stimulation, hyperglycemia
