MSN 611 – Advanced Pharmacology Exam Review 2025 | Drug Classifications, Mechanisms, Therapeutic Use & Adverse Effects for APRNs | Purdue University Global

MSN 611 – Advanced Pharmacology
Exam Review 2025
Purdue University Global


MSN 611 – Advanced Pharmacology Exam Review 2025 |
Drug Classifications, Mechanisms, Therapeutic Use &
Adverse Effects for APRNs | Purdue University Global

,MSN 611

what hypertension medication must be avoided in pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ ACE
inhibitors



what antibiotics must be avoided in pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ tetracycline,
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)



what OTC med must be avoided in pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ NSAIDS



what antidepressant is safe during breastfeeding? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ sertraline and
paroxetine



alternative to penicillin in patients who are allergic - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ Cephalosporins



urinary tract infections - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ primary use for sulfonamides



use finger glove to prevent spreading - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ applying acyclovir



CD4 T-cell count, viral load or plasma HIV RNA assay - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ 2 labs
monitored in HIV



pelvic inflammatory disease, syphilis - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ treat inpatient with IV
antibiotics



vasoconstriction elevates BP - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ what effect does vasoconstriction have
on BP?

, fluid retention increases BP as a result of increased blood volume - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔
what effect does fluid retention have on BP?



natriuretic peptides lower BP as a result of reduced blood volume and dilation of vessels -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ what effect do natriuretic peptides have on BP?



they block reabsorption in the loop of Henle - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ how do loop diuretics
work?



they block reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ how do
thiazide diuretics work?



reflex tachycardia, edema, constipation, dizziness, flushing, headache - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔ adverse effects of calcium channel blockers



to decrease the likelihood or prevent the occurrence of reflex tachycardia associated with
hydralazine use - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ why is hydralazine often used with a beta blocker?



diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, antiadrenergic meds - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔ 4 drug classes for 1st line in treating hypertension



hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ major adverse effect of spironolactone



LDL - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ what should be monitored for effectiveness of a statin?



1. decreased force extraction

2. decreased heart rate

3. decreased BP - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ 3 effects of beta blockers