NUR 210 Exam 2 Study Questions
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1. Adverse reaction of atropine - ANSWER Palpitations, hypertension.
2. Side effects of epinephrine - ANSWER Hyperglycemia, palpitations,
tachycardia, hypertension.
3. Effect of pilocarpine eye drops - ANSWER Decreases fluid/pressure:
causes drainage. Constricts pupils, may cause blurred vision.
4. Caution for beta blocker use - ANSWER Renal dysfunction, Diabetes.
5. Teaching about clopidogrel bisulfate - ANSWER Stop 7 days before
surgery. Used to prevent thrombosis. Report any bleeding.
6. Adverse reaction to statin therapy - ANSWER Rhabdomyolysis, cataracts,
hyperglycemia, liver impairment.
7. Therapeutic response to diltiazem - ANSWER Relax coronary arteries and
decrease coronary artery spasm.
8. Mechanism of action of warfarin - ANSWER Inhibits hepatic synthesis of
Vitamin K. Oral anticoagulant, treats atrial fibrillation, prevents thrombus.
,9. Drug classification of digoxin - ANSWER Cardiac Glycosides. Treats CHF,
atrial arrhythmia.
10.Instructions for clients taking nitroglycerin tablets - ANSWER Sublingual
every 5 mins x3, call 911.
11.Teaching about acebutolol use - ANSWER Monitor BP, pulse, ECG. Can
take 1-3 months for full effect. Report bradycardia, hypotension, dyspnea.
Get up slowly. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, tobacco.
12.What is included in teaching plan for warfarin - ANSWER Vitamin K
foods, remain consistent. Monitor PT, INR (2-3).
13.Food/drug interaction with clopidogrel bisulfate - ANSWER No Herbs,
other drugs that cause bleeding.
14.Labs to monitor for digoxin use - ANSWER Electrolytes (potassium).
15.Vital signs on digoxin - ANSWER Apical pulse for one full minute.
16.Nursing considerations for amiodarone - ANSWER Used for life
threatening V-Tach. Monitor lung sounds.
17.Medication to prevent DVT - ANSWER Warfarin, enoxaparin.
18.Use of cilostazol - ANSWER Peripheral vasodilation.
,19.Use of protamine sulfate - ANSWER Antidote for Heparin.
20.Atorvastatin adverse effects - ANSWER Rhabdomyolysis, cataracts,
hepatotoxic.
21.Common side effect of nitroglycerin - ANSWER Headache, flushing,
dizziness, weakness, syncope, hypotension.
22.Questions to ask prior to giving alteplase - ANSWER Any recent surgeries
or trauma?
23.Medical history contraindication for antiplatelet therapy - ANSWER Liver
disease, Renal diseases.
24.Low-dose aspirin therapy - ANSWER Teaching for low-dose aspirin
therapy.
25.Herbals contraindicated with warfarin therapy - ANSWER Watch green
leafy veggies, 4 g's.
26.Tolcapone - ANSWER Prolong the wearing off of levodopa. Report
hallucinations, monitor LFTs.
27.Adjunct medication for levodopa/carbidopa - ANSWER Tolcapone.
, 28.Action of combination carbidopa and levodopa - ANSWER Levodopa:
Goes to brain cells to convert to dopamine. Carbidopa: what takes levodopa
to the brain.
29.OTC that increases effect of heparin - ANSWER NSAIDS.
30.Side effects of carbidopa/levodopa - ANSWER GI Distress, Dark Urine,
Orthostatic Hypotension, Palpitations.
31.Adverse reaction to rivastigmine - ANSWER Seizures.
32.Muscle spasm medication - ANSWER Cyclobenzaprine. Take for less than
3 weeks. Works in CNS, don't drive. Do not stop abruptly.
33.Therapeutic response of carbidopa/levodopa - ANSWER Makes more
dopamine in brain. Decrease tremors, muscle rigidity.
34.Therapeutic response to pyridostigmine - ANSWER Increase Muscle
Strength.
35.Use of pyridostigmine - ANSWER For Myasthenia Gravis.
36.Teaching about cyclobenzaprine - ANSWER Do not drive. Inform if
pregnant or nursing. Short term drug, has anticholinergic side effects.
Contraindicated with Kava Kava, alcohol or other CNS depressants.
37.Rivastigmine use - ANSWER For Alzheimer's. Rivastigmine works in the
mind for Alzheimer's, helps with memory.
With Correct Answers Latest
Update 2026
1. Adverse reaction of atropine - ANSWER Palpitations, hypertension.
2. Side effects of epinephrine - ANSWER Hyperglycemia, palpitations,
tachycardia, hypertension.
3. Effect of pilocarpine eye drops - ANSWER Decreases fluid/pressure:
causes drainage. Constricts pupils, may cause blurred vision.
4. Caution for beta blocker use - ANSWER Renal dysfunction, Diabetes.
5. Teaching about clopidogrel bisulfate - ANSWER Stop 7 days before
surgery. Used to prevent thrombosis. Report any bleeding.
6. Adverse reaction to statin therapy - ANSWER Rhabdomyolysis, cataracts,
hyperglycemia, liver impairment.
7. Therapeutic response to diltiazem - ANSWER Relax coronary arteries and
decrease coronary artery spasm.
8. Mechanism of action of warfarin - ANSWER Inhibits hepatic synthesis of
Vitamin K. Oral anticoagulant, treats atrial fibrillation, prevents thrombus.
,9. Drug classification of digoxin - ANSWER Cardiac Glycosides. Treats CHF,
atrial arrhythmia.
10.Instructions for clients taking nitroglycerin tablets - ANSWER Sublingual
every 5 mins x3, call 911.
11.Teaching about acebutolol use - ANSWER Monitor BP, pulse, ECG. Can
take 1-3 months for full effect. Report bradycardia, hypotension, dyspnea.
Get up slowly. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, tobacco.
12.What is included in teaching plan for warfarin - ANSWER Vitamin K
foods, remain consistent. Monitor PT, INR (2-3).
13.Food/drug interaction with clopidogrel bisulfate - ANSWER No Herbs,
other drugs that cause bleeding.
14.Labs to monitor for digoxin use - ANSWER Electrolytes (potassium).
15.Vital signs on digoxin - ANSWER Apical pulse for one full minute.
16.Nursing considerations for amiodarone - ANSWER Used for life
threatening V-Tach. Monitor lung sounds.
17.Medication to prevent DVT - ANSWER Warfarin, enoxaparin.
18.Use of cilostazol - ANSWER Peripheral vasodilation.
,19.Use of protamine sulfate - ANSWER Antidote for Heparin.
20.Atorvastatin adverse effects - ANSWER Rhabdomyolysis, cataracts,
hepatotoxic.
21.Common side effect of nitroglycerin - ANSWER Headache, flushing,
dizziness, weakness, syncope, hypotension.
22.Questions to ask prior to giving alteplase - ANSWER Any recent surgeries
or trauma?
23.Medical history contraindication for antiplatelet therapy - ANSWER Liver
disease, Renal diseases.
24.Low-dose aspirin therapy - ANSWER Teaching for low-dose aspirin
therapy.
25.Herbals contraindicated with warfarin therapy - ANSWER Watch green
leafy veggies, 4 g's.
26.Tolcapone - ANSWER Prolong the wearing off of levodopa. Report
hallucinations, monitor LFTs.
27.Adjunct medication for levodopa/carbidopa - ANSWER Tolcapone.
, 28.Action of combination carbidopa and levodopa - ANSWER Levodopa:
Goes to brain cells to convert to dopamine. Carbidopa: what takes levodopa
to the brain.
29.OTC that increases effect of heparin - ANSWER NSAIDS.
30.Side effects of carbidopa/levodopa - ANSWER GI Distress, Dark Urine,
Orthostatic Hypotension, Palpitations.
31.Adverse reaction to rivastigmine - ANSWER Seizures.
32.Muscle spasm medication - ANSWER Cyclobenzaprine. Take for less than
3 weeks. Works in CNS, don't drive. Do not stop abruptly.
33.Therapeutic response of carbidopa/levodopa - ANSWER Makes more
dopamine in brain. Decrease tremors, muscle rigidity.
34.Therapeutic response to pyridostigmine - ANSWER Increase Muscle
Strength.
35.Use of pyridostigmine - ANSWER For Myasthenia Gravis.
36.Teaching about cyclobenzaprine - ANSWER Do not drive. Inform if
pregnant or nursing. Short term drug, has anticholinergic side effects.
Contraindicated with Kava Kava, alcohol or other CNS depressants.
37.Rivastigmine use - ANSWER For Alzheimer's. Rivastigmine works in the
mind for Alzheimer's, helps with memory.
