5/20/26, 9:14 NUR 2474 Pharmacology Ras
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NUR2474 Pharmacology Final Exam 2026 | Rasmussen
NUR 2474 Comprehensive Questions & Answers with
Rationales | Graded A+ | Verified Solutions.
estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women
women take due to vaginal dryness, hot flashes, painful sex, prevent bone loss when
older
risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy
breast and cancer development, risk of blood clots, bone loss, risk of fractures,
cardiovascular disease
penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction
pencillin may react with aminoglycosides and cause it to be less effective in treating
infection. Do NOT combine these antibiotics in same IV solution
Side effects of steroids
SHORT TERM
o Insomnia
o Mood alterations or Psychosis
o GI upset
o Increased appetite/weight gain
o Fluid retention
o Hyperglycemia
o Hypokalemia
LONG TERM
o Hyperglycemia
o Osteoporosis
o Thin skin, easy bruising, poor wound healing
o Rare: HTN, PUD, AVN, Allergic reaction
o Adrenal suppression if > 4 courses/year
TMP-SMZ
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
combination drug
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, 5/20/26, 9:14 NUR 2474 Pharmacology Ras
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-treat a variety of bacterial infections
-UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia
how to protect kidneys
drink lots of water
when to take diuretics
in the morning
Diuretics Side Effects
increased urination, dehydration, increased thirst, weakness, and impotence.
Antacids
neutralize the acids in the stomach
affect acid level, have a lot of interaction so need to take a few hours apart from other
meds
Cimetidine
type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach
acid. used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers
can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort and heartburn from acid reflux
Naloxone (Narcan)
opiate antagonist (antidote), reverses opioid induced resiratory depression
Signs of overdose
Slow breathing, blue lips and finger tips, cold damp skin, shaking, vomiting and gurgling
noises
education with anti-effectives (antibiotic, antifungal)
make sure patient goes through whole course of treatment, go beyond "feeling
better", still continue taking at least a week to get it all out
Antibiotics and C. diff
c-diff often happens after another infection. New onset diarrhea.
2/12
PM
NUR2474 Pharmacology Final Exam 2026 | Rasmussen
NUR 2474 Comprehensive Questions & Answers with
Rationales | Graded A+ | Verified Solutions.
estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women
women take due to vaginal dryness, hot flashes, painful sex, prevent bone loss when
older
risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy
breast and cancer development, risk of blood clots, bone loss, risk of fractures,
cardiovascular disease
penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction
pencillin may react with aminoglycosides and cause it to be less effective in treating
infection. Do NOT combine these antibiotics in same IV solution
Side effects of steroids
SHORT TERM
o Insomnia
o Mood alterations or Psychosis
o GI upset
o Increased appetite/weight gain
o Fluid retention
o Hyperglycemia
o Hypokalemia
LONG TERM
o Hyperglycemia
o Osteoporosis
o Thin skin, easy bruising, poor wound healing
o Rare: HTN, PUD, AVN, Allergic reaction
o Adrenal suppression if > 4 courses/year
TMP-SMZ
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
combination drug
1/12
, 5/20/26, 9:14 NUR 2474 Pharmacology Ras
PM
-treat a variety of bacterial infections
-UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia
how to protect kidneys
drink lots of water
when to take diuretics
in the morning
Diuretics Side Effects
increased urination, dehydration, increased thirst, weakness, and impotence.
Antacids
neutralize the acids in the stomach
affect acid level, have a lot of interaction so need to take a few hours apart from other
meds
Cimetidine
type of antihistamine that blocks the release of stomach
acid. used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers
can relieve ulcer pain and discomfort and heartburn from acid reflux
Naloxone (Narcan)
opiate antagonist (antidote), reverses opioid induced resiratory depression
Signs of overdose
Slow breathing, blue lips and finger tips, cold damp skin, shaking, vomiting and gurgling
noises
education with anti-effectives (antibiotic, antifungal)
make sure patient goes through whole course of treatment, go beyond "feeling
better", still continue taking at least a week to get it all out
Antibiotics and C. diff
c-diff often happens after another infection. New onset diarrhea.
2/12
