Nur2474 Pharmacology Final Exam questions and accurate answers available

estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women - ANSwomen take due to vaginal dryness, hot flashes, painful sex, prevent bone loss when older risks associated with hormonal replacement therapy - ANSbreast and cancer development, risk of blood clots, bone loss, risk of fractures, cardiovascular disease penicillin and aminoglycosides interaction - ANSpencillin 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 - ANSSHORT 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 - ANStrimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole combination drug -treat a variety of bacterial infections -UTIs, ear infections, pneumonia