NUR 2407 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 2026
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Adverse effects of TCAs. Answer: Cardiotoxicity, such as
dysrhythmias
◉ Adverse effects. Answer: Hypertension, orthostatic hypotension,
tachycardia, seizures, NMS, suicidal ideation
◉ Albuterol Key Points. Answer: High doses may impact heart rate.
◉ Albuterol Nursing Considerations. Answer: Watch for effect; educate
on proper use.
◉ Albuterol Side Effects. Answer: Tremors, headache, nervousness,
tachycardia, palpitations, dizziness, dysrhythmia, nausea, vomiting,
urinary retention.
◉ Albuterol. Answer: Prototype drug for beta2 adrenergic agonist used
for asthma exacerbation to relax bronchial smooth muscle and induce
bronchodilation.
, ◉ Alprazolam Contraindications. Answer: Life-threatening reactions
include hepatic failure and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
◉ Alprazolam Key Points. Answer: PO onset 15-30 min, peak IR 1-2hr,
ER 9 hr.
◉ Alprazolam Side Effects. Answer: Lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness,
memory impairment, agitation.
◉ Alprazolam. Answer: Prototype drug for benzodiazepines; treats
anxiety and panic disorders.
◉ Amphetamine-Like Drug; CNS Stimulant. Answer: A class of drugs
used to correct hyperactivity caused by ADHD and control narcolepsy
◉ Anticholinergic. Answer: Class of drugs that counteract the action of
acetylcholine.
◉ Atenolol Adverse Reactions. Answer: Bradycardia, tachycardia,
hypotension, chest pain, heart failure, dyspnea.
◉ Atenolol Contraindications. Answer: Life threatening reactions:
bronchospasm, renal failure, dysrhythmia, thrombocytopenia;
contraindications: hypersensitivity, bradycardia, heart block greater than
first degree, cardiogenic shock, uncompensated cardiac failure.
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Adverse effects of TCAs. Answer: Cardiotoxicity, such as
dysrhythmias
◉ Adverse effects. Answer: Hypertension, orthostatic hypotension,
tachycardia, seizures, NMS, suicidal ideation
◉ Albuterol Key Points. Answer: High doses may impact heart rate.
◉ Albuterol Nursing Considerations. Answer: Watch for effect; educate
on proper use.
◉ Albuterol Side Effects. Answer: Tremors, headache, nervousness,
tachycardia, palpitations, dizziness, dysrhythmia, nausea, vomiting,
urinary retention.
◉ Albuterol. Answer: Prototype drug for beta2 adrenergic agonist used
for asthma exacerbation to relax bronchial smooth muscle and induce
bronchodilation.
, ◉ Alprazolam Contraindications. Answer: Life-threatening reactions
include hepatic failure and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
◉ Alprazolam Key Points. Answer: PO onset 15-30 min, peak IR 1-2hr,
ER 9 hr.
◉ Alprazolam Side Effects. Answer: Lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness,
memory impairment, agitation.
◉ Alprazolam. Answer: Prototype drug for benzodiazepines; treats
anxiety and panic disorders.
◉ Amphetamine-Like Drug; CNS Stimulant. Answer: A class of drugs
used to correct hyperactivity caused by ADHD and control narcolepsy
◉ Anticholinergic. Answer: Class of drugs that counteract the action of
acetylcholine.
◉ Atenolol Adverse Reactions. Answer: Bradycardia, tachycardia,
hypotension, chest pain, heart failure, dyspnea.
◉ Atenolol Contraindications. Answer: Life threatening reactions:
bronchospasm, renal failure, dysrhythmia, thrombocytopenia;
contraindications: hypersensitivity, bradycardia, heart block greater than
first degree, cardiogenic shock, uncompensated cardiac failure.
