NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing – Examination Blue Print –
Exam #1
THE INSIDER INFORMATION: THE INSIDE SCOOP
Definitions to know:
Classification
Prototype
Generic Name
Brand Name
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Half-life
Onset
Peak
Duration
Agonist
Antagonist
Peak
Trough
Nursing Process: Assessment, Analysis (Diagnosis), Plan, Implement, Evaluate (Know how this process applies to
the process of medication administration-think like a nurse)
Anaphylaxis
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System (Know that adrenaline is really “norepinephrine” and this is the main
neurotransmitter of the SNS)
Adrenergic (Know that adrenaline is really “norepinephrine” and this is the main neurotransmitter of the SNS)
Parasympathetic Nervous System (know that acetylcholine is the main neurotransmitter of this system)
Cholinergic (know that acetylcholine is the main neurotransmitter of this system)
Competitive inhibition
Non-competitive inhibition
Selectivity
Non-selectivity
Specificity
Non-specificity
Know the differences in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in these populations:
, Elderly
Pregnant
Breastfeeding
Children and Infants
Neonates
Medications: For all medications in the table below, know the following (you have already studied :
a. Classification
b. Therapeutic use
c. How does it work (biochemical)
d. Adverse Drug Reactions
e. Interventions
f. Administration
g. Client Instructions
h. Contraindications
i. Precautions
j. Interactions
***For Phenytoin and Lithium, know normal levels
Baclofen (Lioresal) dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Valproic Acid (Depakote, Depacon, and Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Depakene)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Topiramate (Topamax) Lidocaine (Xylocaine, esters of
this are called Procaine,
Novocain, Benzocain, and
Americaine)
Methohexital sodium Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine Methylphenidate
(Brevital) sulfate (Adderall) (Ritalin/Concerta) and
dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
Modafinil (Provigil) and Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet) Primapexole (Mirapex
Armodafinil (Nuvigil)
Donepezil (Aricept) and Memantine (Namenda) Interferon beta- 1a (Avonex and
rivastigmine (Exelon) and Rebif) and interferon beta-1b
alantamine (Razadyne) (Betaseron)
, Sumatriptan (Imitrex) and Diazepam and Lorazepam and Buspirone:
zolmitriptan (Zomig) Clonazepam and Alprazolam
Amitriptyline (others in this Fluoxetine (Prozac) Others in the same Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) Others
same category are category: Paroxetine (Paxil), citalopram in this same category:
imipramine, doxepin, (Celexa), excitalopram (Lexapro), desvenlafaixine (Pristiq) and
protriptyline/Aventyl, Sertraline (Zoloft) duloxetine (Cympbalta)
amoxapine,
trimipramine/Surmontil)
Phenelzine (Nardil) Others Bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin) Lithium (Lithobid)
in the same category:
isocarboxazid (Marplan),
tranylcypromine (Parnate),
selegiline transdermal
(Emsam)
Valproate and Depakote: Chlorpromazine (Others in this same Risperidone (Risperdal) (Others
category are haloperidol, fluphenazine, in this category include
thiothixene, etc…). olanzapine/Zyprexa, quetiapine
(Seroquel), aripiprazole (Abilify).
Ziprasidone (Geodon), clozapine
(Clozaril)
Betaxolol (Betopic) and Fentanyl (and other opioids: Morphine,
Timolol (Timoptic) Dilaudid/Hydromorphone, Oxycodone)
Find this in the Neuro System Part one
in ATI under “anesthesia.
Laboratory Values (know these and be able to interpret them in relation to meds you have learned about)
AST (aspartate aminotransferase) 5-40 units/L
ALT (alanine aminotransferase) 8-20 units/L
Amylase 56-90 IU/L
Lipase 0-110 units/L
Direct (conjugated) bilirubin 0-0.3 mg/dL
Indirect (unconjugated) bilirubin 0.1-1 mg/dL
Phenytoin level 10 to 20 µg/mL
Lithium Level 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L. Measurement of the serum levels should be carried out at
least 6 to 12 hours after the last therapeutic dose to avoid misinterpretation of
pre-distributional levels
Creatinine The normal range for creatinine in the blood may be 0.84 to 1.21 milligrams
per deciliter (74.3 to 107 micromoles per liter), although this can vary from lab
to lab, between men and women, and by age
Creatinine Clearance Normal values are: Male: 97 to 137 mL/min (1.65 to 2.33 mL/s). Female: 88 to
128 mL/min (14.96 to 2.18 mL/s).
NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing – Examination Blue Print – Exam #2
THE INSIDER INFORMATION: THE INSIDE SCOOP
Exam #1
THE INSIDER INFORMATION: THE INSIDE SCOOP
Definitions to know:
Classification
Prototype
Generic Name
Brand Name
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Half-life
Onset
Peak
Duration
Agonist
Antagonist
Peak
Trough
Nursing Process: Assessment, Analysis (Diagnosis), Plan, Implement, Evaluate (Know how this process applies to
the process of medication administration-think like a nurse)
Anaphylaxis
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System (Know that adrenaline is really “norepinephrine” and this is the main
neurotransmitter of the SNS)
Adrenergic (Know that adrenaline is really “norepinephrine” and this is the main neurotransmitter of the SNS)
Parasympathetic Nervous System (know that acetylcholine is the main neurotransmitter of this system)
Cholinergic (know that acetylcholine is the main neurotransmitter of this system)
Competitive inhibition
Non-competitive inhibition
Selectivity
Non-selectivity
Specificity
Non-specificity
Know the differences in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in these populations:
, Elderly
Pregnant
Breastfeeding
Children and Infants
Neonates
Medications: For all medications in the table below, know the following (you have already studied :
a. Classification
b. Therapeutic use
c. How does it work (biochemical)
d. Adverse Drug Reactions
e. Interventions
f. Administration
g. Client Instructions
h. Contraindications
i. Precautions
j. Interactions
***For Phenytoin and Lithium, know normal levels
Baclofen (Lioresal) dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Valproic Acid (Depakote, Depacon, and Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Depakene)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Topiramate (Topamax) Lidocaine (Xylocaine, esters of
this are called Procaine,
Novocain, Benzocain, and
Americaine)
Methohexital sodium Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine Methylphenidate
(Brevital) sulfate (Adderall) (Ritalin/Concerta) and
dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
Modafinil (Provigil) and Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet) Primapexole (Mirapex
Armodafinil (Nuvigil)
Donepezil (Aricept) and Memantine (Namenda) Interferon beta- 1a (Avonex and
rivastigmine (Exelon) and Rebif) and interferon beta-1b
alantamine (Razadyne) (Betaseron)
, Sumatriptan (Imitrex) and Diazepam and Lorazepam and Buspirone:
zolmitriptan (Zomig) Clonazepam and Alprazolam
Amitriptyline (others in this Fluoxetine (Prozac) Others in the same Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) Others
same category are category: Paroxetine (Paxil), citalopram in this same category:
imipramine, doxepin, (Celexa), excitalopram (Lexapro), desvenlafaixine (Pristiq) and
protriptyline/Aventyl, Sertraline (Zoloft) duloxetine (Cympbalta)
amoxapine,
trimipramine/Surmontil)
Phenelzine (Nardil) Others Bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin) Lithium (Lithobid)
in the same category:
isocarboxazid (Marplan),
tranylcypromine (Parnate),
selegiline transdermal
(Emsam)
Valproate and Depakote: Chlorpromazine (Others in this same Risperidone (Risperdal) (Others
category are haloperidol, fluphenazine, in this category include
thiothixene, etc…). olanzapine/Zyprexa, quetiapine
(Seroquel), aripiprazole (Abilify).
Ziprasidone (Geodon), clozapine
(Clozaril)
Betaxolol (Betopic) and Fentanyl (and other opioids: Morphine,
Timolol (Timoptic) Dilaudid/Hydromorphone, Oxycodone)
Find this in the Neuro System Part one
in ATI under “anesthesia.
Laboratory Values (know these and be able to interpret them in relation to meds you have learned about)
AST (aspartate aminotransferase) 5-40 units/L
ALT (alanine aminotransferase) 8-20 units/L
Amylase 56-90 IU/L
Lipase 0-110 units/L
Direct (conjugated) bilirubin 0-0.3 mg/dL
Indirect (unconjugated) bilirubin 0.1-1 mg/dL
Phenytoin level 10 to 20 µg/mL
Lithium Level 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L. Measurement of the serum levels should be carried out at
least 6 to 12 hours after the last therapeutic dose to avoid misinterpretation of
pre-distributional levels
Creatinine The normal range for creatinine in the blood may be 0.84 to 1.21 milligrams
per deciliter (74.3 to 107 micromoles per liter), although this can vary from lab
to lab, between men and women, and by age
Creatinine Clearance Normal values are: Male: 97 to 137 mL/min (1.65 to 2.33 mL/s). Female: 88 to
128 mL/min (14.96 to 2.18 mL/s).
NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing – Examination Blue Print – Exam #2
THE INSIDER INFORMATION: THE INSIDE SCOOP
