NR341 PHARMACOLOGY CJE BENCHMARK NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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What is the role of ASA (325mg) in Acute MI treatment? -
ANSWER-Antiplatelet to inhibit thrombus formation.
What is the purpose of Heparin IV in Acute MI management? -
ANSWER-Anticoagulant for preparation for stent and thrombus
prevention.
What are the effects of Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB)? -
ANSWER-Coronary artery vasodilation and used for dysrhythmias
by depressing automaticity of conduction through SA & AV nodes.
What should be monitored in patients taking statins? - ANSWER-
Monitor for myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, and jaundice due to liver
function test (LFT) elevation.
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What is BiDil used for and which population is it specifically
indicated for? - ANSWER-Used for heart failure, specifically in the
African American population.
What is the progression of treatment for heart failure from Stage A
to Stage D? - ANSWER-From risk factor reduction and education
(Stage A) to advanced interventions like
VAD/transplantation/hospice (Stage D).
What type of monitoring is required for Heparin? - ANSWER-
Monitor aPTT.
What is the antidote for Heparin? - ANSWER-Protamine.
What are the indications for Warfarin? - ANSWER-Mostly for atrial
fibrillation (AF) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
What is the therapeutic range for PT and INR when monitoring
Warfarin? - ANSWER-PT 1.3-1.5 and INR 2.5-3.5.
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What should be avoided in patients taking Warfarin? - ANSWER-
Alcohol, severe hypertension, and certain medications that
increase bleeding risk.
What are the side effects of Clopidogrel? - ANSWER-GI bleeding,
neutropenia, and hypercholesterolemia.
What should be monitored in patients taking Clopidogrel? -
ANSWER-CBC and platelet count.
What are the signs and symptoms of bleeding to monitor for? -
ANSWER-Hypotension, tachycardia, ecchymosis, melena,
hematuria, epistaxis, petechiae, decreased hemoglobin (Hgb) and
hematocrit (Hct).
What are the types of diuretics and their primary use? -
ANSWER-Thiazide (e.g., HCTZ), Loop (e.g., Furosemide), and K-
sparing (e.g., Spironolactone); primarily used for hypertension.