NUR2474 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS |
2025/2026 STUDY RESOURCE
Antiviral therapy for herpes viruses Correct Answer
Acyclovir is the antiviral most commonly used to treat HSV
infections. "vir", many ppl who take antiviral drugs daily
have no outbreaks
pregnancy and herpes Correct Answer give ACYCLOVIR,
can be given safely during pregnancy, prevents herpes
outbreak and spreading to baby, drink lots of water
what to do if phlebitis/irritation to site occurs Correct
Answer STOP infusion and get a new site/start a new IV
oxycodone and acetaminophen pt education Correct
Answer do not overdose on Tylenol, damage liver or
cause death, never take in large amounts
Tolerance to medication Correct Answer the body
becomes used to a medication so that it no longer works
as well, just because you have a med tolerance doesnt
mean you are addicted
Dependence on Medication Correct Answer when a
person stops using a drug, their body goes through
symptoms of withdrawal.
, Abuse addiction on medication Correct Answer addiction
is a disease, taking drugs repeatedly and cant stop
despite negative consequences
S/S of anaphylactic shock Correct Answer -Low BP
-Rapid pulse
-Problems c ventilation
-Coughing
-Itching
-Dyspnea
-Decreased consciousness
-Nausea and vomiting
s/s of mild allergic reaction Correct Answer hives, rash,
itching, scratchy throat, watery itchy eyes
anaplylactic reaction Correct Answer administer
epinephrine
Penicillin allergy intervention Correct Answer epinephrine,
give O2, if give cephalosporins and they are mildly
allergic, cautiously observe pt.
Rapid Insulin Correct Answer lispro, aspart, glulisine,
humalog
Onset: 5-15 minutes•
Peak: 60 minutes•
Duration: 2-4 hours•
Indications: Rapid acting insulins are used prior to meals
to correct hyperglycemia•
Route: Given only SQ
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS |
2025/2026 STUDY RESOURCE
Antiviral therapy for herpes viruses Correct Answer
Acyclovir is the antiviral most commonly used to treat HSV
infections. "vir", many ppl who take antiviral drugs daily
have no outbreaks
pregnancy and herpes Correct Answer give ACYCLOVIR,
can be given safely during pregnancy, prevents herpes
outbreak and spreading to baby, drink lots of water
what to do if phlebitis/irritation to site occurs Correct
Answer STOP infusion and get a new site/start a new IV
oxycodone and acetaminophen pt education Correct
Answer do not overdose on Tylenol, damage liver or
cause death, never take in large amounts
Tolerance to medication Correct Answer the body
becomes used to a medication so that it no longer works
as well, just because you have a med tolerance doesnt
mean you are addicted
Dependence on Medication Correct Answer when a
person stops using a drug, their body goes through
symptoms of withdrawal.
, Abuse addiction on medication Correct Answer addiction
is a disease, taking drugs repeatedly and cant stop
despite negative consequences
S/S of anaphylactic shock Correct Answer -Low BP
-Rapid pulse
-Problems c ventilation
-Coughing
-Itching
-Dyspnea
-Decreased consciousness
-Nausea and vomiting
s/s of mild allergic reaction Correct Answer hives, rash,
itching, scratchy throat, watery itchy eyes
anaplylactic reaction Correct Answer administer
epinephrine
Penicillin allergy intervention Correct Answer epinephrine,
give O2, if give cephalosporins and they are mildly
allergic, cautiously observe pt.
Rapid Insulin Correct Answer lispro, aspart, glulisine,
humalog
Onset: 5-15 minutes•
Peak: 60 minutes•
Duration: 2-4 hours•
Indications: Rapid acting insulins are used prior to meals
to correct hyperglycemia•
Route: Given only SQ
