NUR 2474 – PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2
REVIEW RASMUSSEN COLLEGE NURSING
STUDY GUIDE
This document offers a detailed review for the NUR 2474 Pharmacology Exam
2 at Rasmussen College, focusing on essential nursing pharmacology topics. It
summarizes key drug categories, mechanisms of action, contraindications, side
effects, and nursing considerations. The review is tailored to Rasmussen’s
curriculum and serves as an excellent preparation resource for upcoming
pharmacology exams.
, NUR 2474 – Pharmacology Exam 2 Review Rasmussen College Nursing Study Guide
1. Medication for low blood glucose, given via injection for unresponsive patients - Correct
Glucagon
2. Low blood sugar symptoms: tremors, pallor, agitation, treated with sugar and carbs -
Correct Hypoglycemia
3. Taken daily with food, may increase blood sugar, suppress immune system - Correct
Steroids
4. Symptoms: fever, nervousness, increased heart rate, diarrhea; requires immediate hospital
referral - Correct Thyroid Storm
5. Includes checking blood sugars, rotating injection sites, monitoring A1C, and recognizing
symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia - Correct Insulin Self-Care
6. Clear and cloudy insulins can be mixed, vials should be rolled and stored in a cool place -
Correct Regular and NPH Insulin Mixing
7. Causes vision difficulties, especially when administering medications for diabetics -
Correct Retinopathy
REVIEW RASMUSSEN COLLEGE NURSING
STUDY GUIDE
This document offers a detailed review for the NUR 2474 Pharmacology Exam
2 at Rasmussen College, focusing on essential nursing pharmacology topics. It
summarizes key drug categories, mechanisms of action, contraindications, side
effects, and nursing considerations. The review is tailored to Rasmussen’s
curriculum and serves as an excellent preparation resource for upcoming
pharmacology exams.
, NUR 2474 – Pharmacology Exam 2 Review Rasmussen College Nursing Study Guide
1. Medication for low blood glucose, given via injection for unresponsive patients - Correct
Glucagon
2. Low blood sugar symptoms: tremors, pallor, agitation, treated with sugar and carbs -
Correct Hypoglycemia
3. Taken daily with food, may increase blood sugar, suppress immune system - Correct
Steroids
4. Symptoms: fever, nervousness, increased heart rate, diarrhea; requires immediate hospital
referral - Correct Thyroid Storm
5. Includes checking blood sugars, rotating injection sites, monitoring A1C, and recognizing
symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia - Correct Insulin Self-Care
6. Clear and cloudy insulins can be mixed, vials should be rolled and stored in a cool place -
Correct Regular and NPH Insulin Mixing
7. Causes vision difficulties, especially when administering medications for diabetics -
Correct Retinopathy
