NUR2474 Pharmacology Final Exam Study Notes | Rasmussen NUR 2474 | Insulin, Digoxin, Steroids, Anticoagulants, HRT & Key Concepts | 2026.

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NUR2474 Pharmacology Final Exam Study Notes | Rasmussen
NUR 2474 | Insulin, Digoxin, Steroids, Anticoagulants, HRT &
Key Concepts | 2026.
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
-treat a variety of bacterial infections

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-UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia




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