NUR 2474 Pharmacology Final Exam
Estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women Right Ans - women take due
to vaginal dryness, hot flashes, painful sex, prevent bone loss when older
risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy Right Ans - breast and
cancer development, risk of blood clots, bone loss, risk of fractures,
cardiovascular disease
penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
combination drug
-treat a variety of bacterial infections
-UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia
how to protect kidneys Right Ans - drink lots of water
when to take diuretics Right Ans - in the morning
Diuretics Side Effects Right Ans - increased urination, dehydration,
increased thirst, weakness, and impotence.
Antacids Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - type of antihistamine that blocks the release of
stomach acid.
used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers
Estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women Right Ans - women take due
to vaginal dryness, hot flashes, painful sex, prevent bone loss when older
risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy Right Ans - breast and
cancer development, risk of blood clots, bone loss, risk of fractures,
cardiovascular disease
penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
combination drug
-treat a variety of bacterial infections
-UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia
how to protect kidneys Right Ans - drink lots of water
when to take diuretics Right Ans - in the morning
Diuretics Side Effects Right Ans - increased urination, dehydration,
increased thirst, weakness, and impotence.
Antacids Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - type of antihistamine that blocks the release of
stomach acid.
used to treat stomach or intestinal ulcers
