NUR 2474 Exam 2 – 200 Questions & Answers | Cardiovascular, Respiratory, GI & Anticoagulants 2026 | Rasmussen University

This document is a comprehensive NUR 2474 Pharmacology Exam 2 study guide containing approximately 200 exam-style questions with verified answers, focused on cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and hematologic pharmacology. It begins with core drug classes such as diuretics (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone), ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and cardiac glycosides (digoxin), as shown on page 1–2. Early sections also emphasize mechanisms of action, indications, and key safety considerations such as potassium imbalances, hypotension, and drug interactions. The material is structured in a clear question-and-answer format to support active recall and exam success. Middle sections (pages 3–15) provide in-depth coverage of respiratory pharmacology including bronchodilators (albuterol, salmeterol), corticosteroids (fluticasone), anticholinergics (ipratropium, tiotropium), and asthma/COPD management strategies, along with detailed patient education such as inhaler technique and prevention of oral fungal infections. Additional sections cover gastrointestinal medications including PPIs (omeprazole), H2 blockers (famotidine), antacids, sucralfate, and laxatives, with emphasis on mechanisms, adverse effects, and administration guidelines. Later sections (pages 16–35) expand into anticoagulants (heparin, warfarin, dabigatran), antidotes (protamine sulfate, vitamin K), cholesterol medications (statins, bile acid sequestrants), and emergency drugs like nitroglycerin. The document also integrates important clinical concepts such as electrolyte monitoring (potassium, sodium), bleeding precautions, INR/aPTT interpretation, and patient safety considerations. This study guide aligns with pharmacology textbooks such as Lehne’s Pharmacology for Nursing Care and is ideal for courses like NUR 2474 Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, and NCLEX preparation. It is highly suitable for nursing students, BSN students, and healthcare learners preparing for exams and clinical practice. Keywords: pharmacology, diuretics, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone, ace inhibitors, arbs, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, digoxin, bronchodilators, albuterol, salmeterol, corticosteroids, asthma treatment, copd management, ppi, omeprazole, h2 blockers, antacids, sucralfate, anticoagulants, heparin, warfarin, dabigatran, nitroglycerin, statins, electrolyte imbalance, potassium levels