NUR 2060 (Pharmacology) Exam 1 Latest Update
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adverse drug reaction -CORRECT ANSWER: Any undesired effect that occurs at
normal dosages (may be genetic or totally unexpected)
Advise for taking drugs while pregnant -CORRECT ANSWER: Optimally pregnant and
nursing should use any drugs, however sometimes drugs are needed for medical
conditions (diabetes, asthma). Risk v benefit is always considered. Eliminate any
unnecessary drugs.
Age-induced drug response for elderly? -CORRECT ANSWER: -reduced response
-increase in intensity of drug
* varies with each person *
Aggressors/causes of peptic ulcers -CORRECT ANSWER: H. pylori
NSAIDs
Gastric acid
Pepsin (natural enzyme)
Smoking
Agonist -CORRECT ANSWER: Stimulates a response
Allergic reaction -CORRECT ANSWER: Anaphylaxis or hives
Antagonist -CORRECT ANSWER: Blocks a process from happening.
, Antisecretory Agents: Prostaglandin mechanism of action and agent -CORRECT
ANSWER: MoA: Cytoprotectant = inhibits gastric secretion and promotes mucous
protection (barrier), stimulates bicarbonate, and increases blood flow via vasodilation
Agent: misoprostol (Cytotec)
**Category X drug**
As the number of drugs taken increases what happens to the risk of drug interaction? -
CORRECT ANSWER: It also increases (Directly proportional)
Beer's list -CORRECT ANSWER: a list of drugs for potentially inappropriate medication
use in older adults
Bioavailability -CORRECT ANSWER: portion of the drug dose that is absorbed, reaches
systemic circulation, and is able to cause an effect.
Bulk forming laxatives mechanism of action -CORRECT ANSWER: absorb water into
fecal content and expand increasing bulk of stool
Carcinogenesis -CORRECT ANSWER: causes cancer
Contraindications -CORRECT ANSWER: factors that prevent the use of a drug or
treatment
Defenses/protectors of peptic ulcers -CORRECT ANSWER: Mucous secretion
Bicarbonate (neutralizes H+ ions)
Good blood flow
Prostaglandin (stimulates all of the above)
2025-2026 120 Questions and 100% Verified
Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
adverse drug reaction -CORRECT ANSWER: Any undesired effect that occurs at
normal dosages (may be genetic or totally unexpected)
Advise for taking drugs while pregnant -CORRECT ANSWER: Optimally pregnant and
nursing should use any drugs, however sometimes drugs are needed for medical
conditions (diabetes, asthma). Risk v benefit is always considered. Eliminate any
unnecessary drugs.
Age-induced drug response for elderly? -CORRECT ANSWER: -reduced response
-increase in intensity of drug
* varies with each person *
Aggressors/causes of peptic ulcers -CORRECT ANSWER: H. pylori
NSAIDs
Gastric acid
Pepsin (natural enzyme)
Smoking
Agonist -CORRECT ANSWER: Stimulates a response
Allergic reaction -CORRECT ANSWER: Anaphylaxis or hives
Antagonist -CORRECT ANSWER: Blocks a process from happening.
, Antisecretory Agents: Prostaglandin mechanism of action and agent -CORRECT
ANSWER: MoA: Cytoprotectant = inhibits gastric secretion and promotes mucous
protection (barrier), stimulates bicarbonate, and increases blood flow via vasodilation
Agent: misoprostol (Cytotec)
**Category X drug**
As the number of drugs taken increases what happens to the risk of drug interaction? -
CORRECT ANSWER: It also increases (Directly proportional)
Beer's list -CORRECT ANSWER: a list of drugs for potentially inappropriate medication
use in older adults
Bioavailability -CORRECT ANSWER: portion of the drug dose that is absorbed, reaches
systemic circulation, and is able to cause an effect.
Bulk forming laxatives mechanism of action -CORRECT ANSWER: absorb water into
fecal content and expand increasing bulk of stool
Carcinogenesis -CORRECT ANSWER: causes cancer
Contraindications -CORRECT ANSWER: factors that prevent the use of a drug or
treatment
Defenses/protectors of peptic ulcers -CORRECT ANSWER: Mucous secretion
Bicarbonate (neutralizes H+ ions)
Good blood flow
Prostaglandin (stimulates all of the above)
