Introduction to Pharmacotherapeutics (NUR1141)-
PBSC- Final Exam Questions with Verified Answers
|2026/2027 Update | A+ Graded
Uses of: Aldactone - Answer -Potassium-sparing diuretic that removes excess fluid from the
body in congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease
Side effects: Lopressor - Answer -Bradycardia, depression, impotence, constipation and fatigue
Assessment prior to administering Lanoxin - Answer -* Monitor apical pulse for 1 full min
Thorough assessment, including present and past medical history, drug allergies and family
history
Review: Type 1 diabetes and insulin - Answer -* Insulin dependent
Review: Type 2 diabetes and insulin - Answer -*Common in adults; becoming more common in
kids
* Due to inactivity/ weight gain
*Controlled by lifestyle modifications, oral drug therapy/ insulin
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, *NOT insulin dependent
A type of diabetes mellitus that most commonly presents in adults and is becoming more
common in children and adolescents due to inactivity and weight gain. The disease may be
controlled by lifestyle modifications, oral drug therapy, and/ or insulin, but patients are not
necessarily dependent on insulin therapy.
Review: Acyclovir - Answer -PO
MOI: Blocking the activity of a polymerase enzyme that normally stimulates the synthesis of
new viral genomes.
Indications: Genital Herpes, Hepatitis, & Varicella
Adverse Effects: Nausea, Diarrhea, Headache, Burning when applied topically
Contraindications: Drug allergy
Acyclovir: Primary organ of drug absorption - Answer -Kidneys
Review the nursing process - Answer -ADPIE.
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
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PBSC- Final Exam Questions with Verified Answers
|2026/2027 Update | A+ Graded
Uses of: Aldactone - Answer -Potassium-sparing diuretic that removes excess fluid from the
body in congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease
Side effects: Lopressor - Answer -Bradycardia, depression, impotence, constipation and fatigue
Assessment prior to administering Lanoxin - Answer -* Monitor apical pulse for 1 full min
Thorough assessment, including present and past medical history, drug allergies and family
history
Review: Type 1 diabetes and insulin - Answer -* Insulin dependent
Review: Type 2 diabetes and insulin - Answer -*Common in adults; becoming more common in
kids
* Due to inactivity/ weight gain
*Controlled by lifestyle modifications, oral drug therapy/ insulin
1|Page
, *NOT insulin dependent
A type of diabetes mellitus that most commonly presents in adults and is becoming more
common in children and adolescents due to inactivity and weight gain. The disease may be
controlled by lifestyle modifications, oral drug therapy, and/ or insulin, but patients are not
necessarily dependent on insulin therapy.
Review: Acyclovir - Answer -PO
MOI: Blocking the activity of a polymerase enzyme that normally stimulates the synthesis of
new viral genomes.
Indications: Genital Herpes, Hepatitis, & Varicella
Adverse Effects: Nausea, Diarrhea, Headache, Burning when applied topically
Contraindications: Drug allergy
Acyclovir: Primary organ of drug absorption - Answer -Kidneys
Review the nursing process - Answer -ADPIE.
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
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