N115 NURSING PHARMACOLOGY AND
THERAPEUTICS 2024/2025 STUDY MATERIAL
WITH QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADE ANSWERS
1 . Bronchodilator Action: - Target beta 2 receptors
2. Treatment for Peptic Ulcers: - H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors,
sucralfate
3. H2 Antagonist Action: - Block the acid secretion triggered by
the histamines
4. Metformin Action: - Increases muscle and adipose tissue
sensitivity for insulin
5. Thyroid Drugs and Pregnancy: - Thyroxine may reduce fetus IQ
6. Levothyroxine (synthroid): - Contains hormone T4
7. Long Term Steroids Side Effects: - Don't respond well to surgery or
traumas because of suppressed stress response
8. Albuterol (Ventolin): - Give albuterol inhaled
9. Tramadol Adverse Effects (EXCEPT QUESTION): - Causes
sedation, seizures and dry mouth
- Does not cause diarrhea
10. Hypoglycemia in Unconscious Patient: - Administer
dextrose (D50) IV
1 1 . Propanolol Contraindications: - COPD umbrella (Asthma)
12. Digoxin Adverse Effects: - Nausea and anorexia
13. Digoxin Assessment: - Receiving for V-Fib, want to assess apical
pulse
14. Atenolol Assessment: - Hold if low HR and BP
15. Heparin Uses: - Pt should understand that heparin does not
dissolve clot 16. OTC Calcium Carbonate Antacids
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, N115 NURSING PHARMACOLOGY AND
THERAPEUTICS 2024/2025 STUDY MATERIAL
WITH QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADE ANSWERS
Recommendations: - Increase bulk in the diet to counteract the
effects of diarrhea but not too much to cause constipation 17.
Heparin to Warfarin: - Warfarin takes longer to take effect, so have
to overlap heparin until we get a steady state of warfarin
18. Anti-Hyperglycemic Agents Teaching: - Duration and onset
differ between all insulins
19. Methimazole Uses: - Hyperthyroidism
20. Glucotrol Adverse Effects: - Nausea, vomiting,
hypoglycemia
21. Lispro Onset Peak and Duration: - Give morning dose of lispro 15-30
minutes before eating
22. Theophylline Adverse Effects: - Nausea, vomiting, restlessness
23. Beclomethasone Teaching: - Corticosteroid so rinse mouth after use
24. Albuterol Teaching: - Shake, exhale, through partially open mouth
inhale, pause for 10 seconds at end of inhalation, then exhale and
wait 1 minute before next dose
25. Warfarin Labs: - Monitor PT (Prothrombin Time)
26. Warfarin Contraindications: - Pregnancy Risk
27. Heparin Antidote: - Protamine Sulfate
28. Nifedipine (Calcium Channel Blocker) Client Teaching: -
Avoid grapefruit juice 29. Cancer Pain Assessment: - Go based
on pt self report of pain
30. Losartan Drug Information: - Classified as Angiotensin Receptor
Blocker (ARBS)
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THERAPEUTICS 2024/2025 STUDY MATERIAL
WITH QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADE ANSWERS
1 . Bronchodilator Action: - Target beta 2 receptors
2. Treatment for Peptic Ulcers: - H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors,
sucralfate
3. H2 Antagonist Action: - Block the acid secretion triggered by
the histamines
4. Metformin Action: - Increases muscle and adipose tissue
sensitivity for insulin
5. Thyroid Drugs and Pregnancy: - Thyroxine may reduce fetus IQ
6. Levothyroxine (synthroid): - Contains hormone T4
7. Long Term Steroids Side Effects: - Don't respond well to surgery or
traumas because of suppressed stress response
8. Albuterol (Ventolin): - Give albuterol inhaled
9. Tramadol Adverse Effects (EXCEPT QUESTION): - Causes
sedation, seizures and dry mouth
- Does not cause diarrhea
10. Hypoglycemia in Unconscious Patient: - Administer
dextrose (D50) IV
1 1 . Propanolol Contraindications: - COPD umbrella (Asthma)
12. Digoxin Adverse Effects: - Nausea and anorexia
13. Digoxin Assessment: - Receiving for V-Fib, want to assess apical
pulse
14. Atenolol Assessment: - Hold if low HR and BP
15. Heparin Uses: - Pt should understand that heparin does not
dissolve clot 16. OTC Calcium Carbonate Antacids
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, N115 NURSING PHARMACOLOGY AND
THERAPEUTICS 2024/2025 STUDY MATERIAL
WITH QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADE ANSWERS
Recommendations: - Increase bulk in the diet to counteract the
effects of diarrhea but not too much to cause constipation 17.
Heparin to Warfarin: - Warfarin takes longer to take effect, so have
to overlap heparin until we get a steady state of warfarin
18. Anti-Hyperglycemic Agents Teaching: - Duration and onset
differ between all insulins
19. Methimazole Uses: - Hyperthyroidism
20. Glucotrol Adverse Effects: - Nausea, vomiting,
hypoglycemia
21. Lispro Onset Peak and Duration: - Give morning dose of lispro 15-30
minutes before eating
22. Theophylline Adverse Effects: - Nausea, vomiting, restlessness
23. Beclomethasone Teaching: - Corticosteroid so rinse mouth after use
24. Albuterol Teaching: - Shake, exhale, through partially open mouth
inhale, pause for 10 seconds at end of inhalation, then exhale and
wait 1 minute before next dose
25. Warfarin Labs: - Monitor PT (Prothrombin Time)
26. Warfarin Contraindications: - Pregnancy Risk
27. Heparin Antidote: - Protamine Sulfate
28. Nifedipine (Calcium Channel Blocker) Client Teaching: -
Avoid grapefruit juice 29. Cancer Pain Assessment: - Go based
on pt self report of pain
30. Losartan Drug Information: - Classified as Angiotensin Receptor
Blocker (ARBS)
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