NUR 210 pharmacology principles EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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Galen Pharmacology exam 2 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED
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COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (85D
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QUESTION 1 zm




Adrenergic Agonist zm




ANSWER

epinephrine: activates the SNS by increasing BP (alpha1), HR (beta1) and promotes bronchioldilation
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(beta2)
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QUESTION 2 zm




SNS response from adrenergic agonists
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ANSWER

agents that activate adrenergic receptors in the sympathetic nervous system causing o Dilates pupils,
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increases intraocular pressure o Dilates bronchioles o Increases heart rate and strength of contracti
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ons o Constricts blood vessels and increases BP o Reduces GI secretions and motility o Relaxes blad
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der and decreases urination o Decreases contractions and relaxes the uterus o Increases glycosis (gl
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ucose release) and blood glucose
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QUESTION 3 zm




Indications for epinephrine zm zm




ANSWER

o Asthma and bronchospasm o Allergic reaction, anaphylaxis o Severe hypotension, cardiac arrest o
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Nasal congestion zm




QUESTION 4 zm




Side effects-epinephrine
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Anorexia, nausea, restlessness, insomnia, hyperglycemia, headaches, sweating, dizziness, agitation and
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anxiety
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QUESTION 5 zm




adverse reactions-epinephrine zm




ANSWER

Palpitations, tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, dyspnea, hyperglycemia, hypertension, necrosis at IV
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QUESTION 6 zm




Contraindications-epinephrine
ANSWER

pregnant women, cardiac disease, diabetes, older adults. Closed angle glaucoma
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QUESTION 7 zm




Nursing interventions-epinephrine
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ANSWER

-Monitor vital signs at baseline and after administration. -Monitor Blood glucose levels -
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monitor EKG - zm zm



ensure Pt knows how to use pen and demonstrates, check contents of pen, no pink or brown -
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Pt should not be using epipen frequently -use at first sign of s/s of allergic reaction -
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have pen with them all the time, not to store in extreme cold of hot temps -
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go to ER after having to use it -hold pen in skin for 5-10 seconds after auto injector goes off -
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QUESTION 8 zm




Interactions of epinephrine zm zm




ANSWER

o MAOIs o Tricyclic antidepressants o Beta blockers o Digoxin o Lab- increased blood sugar
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QUESTION 9 zm




Beta 2 adrenergic Agonist
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ANSWER

, Albuterol -which relaxes smooth muscles which promotes bronchodilation
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QUESTION 10 zm




indications for Albuterol zm zm




ANSWER

o Bronchospasms o Asthma o Bronchitis o COPD
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QUESTION 11 zm




side effects of albuterol
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ANSWER

o Tremors o Nervousness o Restlessness o Insomnia o GI upset o Sweating -agitation -anxiety -
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drowsiness



QUESTION 12 zm




adverse reactions of albuterol zm zm zm




ANSWER

o HTN o Tachycardia o Palpitations o Hyperglycemia -cardiac dyrhthymias
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QUESTION 13 zm




Contraindications of albuterol zm zm




ANSWER

Monitor allergies for milk protein hypersensitivity, contraindicated with cardiac disease, hypertension
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, diabetes, older adult, seizure disorders, renal dysfunction
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QUESTION 14 zm




nursing interventions albuterolzm zm




ANSWER

-can raise BCG -dont give with other SNS agonists -get baseline BCG, Bp and HR -resp. assessment-
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no more wheezing? RR decreasing? -pt knows how to use MDI -urine output can be decreased -
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avoid cold medicine at same time -Nasal sprays-only use for short time
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QUESTION 15 zm