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Nursing Pharmacology (Drugs) Exam
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1. Enoxaparin - ANS ✓low molecular weight heparin; indirect
inhibitor, a shorter form of heparin, can be given using a fixed dose
with no aptt monitoring. Inactivates ONLY Xa. Subq only. Can be used
at home.
2. Exenatide - ANS ✓incretin mimetic; Activates receptors for GLP-1.
Increases insulin secretion; slows GI absorption of glucose and
gastric emptying. [-ide, acts similar to tolbutamide]
3. Fexofenadine - ANS ✓2nd gen antihistamine, H1 competitive
antagonist (allegra), lesser sedative effects
4. Dopamine - ANS ✓"Inotropic agent that requires constant BP/EKG
monitoring. Activates beta1 AR in heart and increases contractility
and HR (risk of tachycardia). Dilates renal blood vessels and
increases urine output via receptor activation in the kidney
5. Erythromycin - ANS ✓Macrolid; Static, narrow (G+), inhibits protein
synthesis
Ses: GI; ddis with 3A4 inhibitors (cardiotoxic) and antidysrhythmic"
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6. Furosemide - ANS ✓Loop diuretic. Site of action in the nephron is
the Loop of Henley. Can cause hypokalaemia. Diuretics increase the
risk of dysrhythmias in a patient taking digoxin by promoting
potassium loss.
Used for HTN and HF. Works with low GFR.
7. Gemfibrozil - ANS ✓fibro acid derivative, lowers triglycerides
8. Gentamicin - ANS ✓Cidal, narrow (G-)--> ONLY ONE. Lethal
inhibition of protein synthesis (ONLY ONE THAT DOES THIS).
SE: Ototoxic (High pitch tinnitus and headache), Kidney problems
(nephrotoxicity). Hypersensitivity, Neuro-mm'r blockade=resp.
Depression. KNOW THESE GENTAMICIN ses."
9. Glucagon - ANS ✓treats hypoglycemia; carbohydrate; opposite
effects of insulin
10. Glyburide - ANS ✓2nd generation sulfonylurea; stimulates
insulin release in pancreas; Same as Tolbutamide, but more potent. [-
ide];
11. Haloperidol - ANS ✓FGA, high potency; treats positive
symptoms. SE: EPS (Acute-dystonia, parkinsons-like, akathesia and
Late- Tardive Dyskinesia) and NMS. Immediate effects. Only used in
emergent situation, b/c of SE
12. Heparin - ANS ✓"Rapid-acting anticoagulant that enhances
activity of antithrombin and inactivates clotting factors. It is used in
treating pulmonary embolism, evolving stroke, and prevention of
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vein thrombosis. Its adverse effects include hemorrhage, drug-
induced thrombocytopenia, and hypersensitivity reactions.
13. Hydralazine - ANS ✓a vasodilator that directly dilates
arterioles. It may produce ses including systemic lupus
erythematosus-like syndrome, reflex tachycardia, and increased
blood volume; BB can prevent tachycardia
14. Hydrocodone/acetaminophen - ANS ✓opioid and non opioid
combined for analgesia
15. Hydrochlorothiazide - ANS ✓Thiazide diuretic. Site of action
in the nephron is the Distal Convoluted Tubule. First line of treatment
for patients without compelling indications. Can cause hypokalemia.
Does not work with low GFR. Also used for HF.
16. Indinavir - ANS ✓"Protease inhibitor. Side effects include
hyperglycemia/diabetes, fat redistribution, hyperlipidemia, reduced
bone density, hepatotoxicity, and increased bleeding in hemophiliacs.
17. Insulin glargine - ANS ✓"Long duration insulin that includes
less risk of hypoglycemia than shorter acting insulins. It is produced
by making an amino acid switch from natural insulin. NOT mixed
with other insulins.
18. Imipramine - ANS ✓(prototype) tricyclic antidepressant and
anxiolytic; block reuptake of norepinephrine (NE) and 5-
hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)
19. Ipratropium - ANS ✓Respiratory Muscarinic Acetylcholine
Receptor Antagonist (bronchodilator)
Nursing Pharmacology (Drugs)
Nursing
Nursing Pharmacology (Drugs) Exam
Questions with Correct Verified
Answers, Already Passed! (Complete
& Accurate)
1. Enoxaparin - ANS ✓low molecular weight heparin; indirect
inhibitor, a shorter form of heparin, can be given using a fixed dose
with no aptt monitoring. Inactivates ONLY Xa. Subq only. Can be used
at home.
2. Exenatide - ANS ✓incretin mimetic; Activates receptors for GLP-1.
Increases insulin secretion; slows GI absorption of glucose and
gastric emptying. [-ide, acts similar to tolbutamide]
3. Fexofenadine - ANS ✓2nd gen antihistamine, H1 competitive
antagonist (allegra), lesser sedative effects
4. Dopamine - ANS ✓"Inotropic agent that requires constant BP/EKG
monitoring. Activates beta1 AR in heart and increases contractility
and HR (risk of tachycardia). Dilates renal blood vessels and
increases urine output via receptor activation in the kidney
5. Erythromycin - ANS ✓Macrolid; Static, narrow (G+), inhibits protein
synthesis
Ses: GI; ddis with 3A4 inhibitors (cardiotoxic) and antidysrhythmic"
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6. Furosemide - ANS ✓Loop diuretic. Site of action in the nephron is
the Loop of Henley. Can cause hypokalaemia. Diuretics increase the
risk of dysrhythmias in a patient taking digoxin by promoting
potassium loss.
Used for HTN and HF. Works with low GFR.
7. Gemfibrozil - ANS ✓fibro acid derivative, lowers triglycerides
8. Gentamicin - ANS ✓Cidal, narrow (G-)--> ONLY ONE. Lethal
inhibition of protein synthesis (ONLY ONE THAT DOES THIS).
SE: Ototoxic (High pitch tinnitus and headache), Kidney problems
(nephrotoxicity). Hypersensitivity, Neuro-mm'r blockade=resp.
Depression. KNOW THESE GENTAMICIN ses."
9. Glucagon - ANS ✓treats hypoglycemia; carbohydrate; opposite
effects of insulin
10. Glyburide - ANS ✓2nd generation sulfonylurea; stimulates
insulin release in pancreas; Same as Tolbutamide, but more potent. [-
ide];
11. Haloperidol - ANS ✓FGA, high potency; treats positive
symptoms. SE: EPS (Acute-dystonia, parkinsons-like, akathesia and
Late- Tardive Dyskinesia) and NMS. Immediate effects. Only used in
emergent situation, b/c of SE
12. Heparin - ANS ✓"Rapid-acting anticoagulant that enhances
activity of antithrombin and inactivates clotting factors. It is used in
treating pulmonary embolism, evolving stroke, and prevention of
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vein thrombosis. Its adverse effects include hemorrhage, drug-
induced thrombocytopenia, and hypersensitivity reactions.
13. Hydralazine - ANS ✓a vasodilator that directly dilates
arterioles. It may produce ses including systemic lupus
erythematosus-like syndrome, reflex tachycardia, and increased
blood volume; BB can prevent tachycardia
14. Hydrocodone/acetaminophen - ANS ✓opioid and non opioid
combined for analgesia
15. Hydrochlorothiazide - ANS ✓Thiazide diuretic. Site of action
in the nephron is the Distal Convoluted Tubule. First line of treatment
for patients without compelling indications. Can cause hypokalemia.
Does not work with low GFR. Also used for HF.
16. Indinavir - ANS ✓"Protease inhibitor. Side effects include
hyperglycemia/diabetes, fat redistribution, hyperlipidemia, reduced
bone density, hepatotoxicity, and increased bleeding in hemophiliacs.
17. Insulin glargine - ANS ✓"Long duration insulin that includes
less risk of hypoglycemia than shorter acting insulins. It is produced
by making an amino acid switch from natural insulin. NOT mixed
with other insulins.
18. Imipramine - ANS ✓(prototype) tricyclic antidepressant and
anxiolytic; block reuptake of norepinephrine (NE) and 5-
hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)
19. Ipratropium - ANS ✓Respiratory Muscarinic Acetylcholine
Receptor Antagonist (bronchodilator)
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