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Nursing Pharmacology
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albuterol
(SABA) short acting beta 2 receptor agonist, used for bronchospasm, acute symptoms of asthma
acetaminophen
centrally acting cox inhibitor; analgesic and antipyretic properties; no antiinflammatory,antirheumatic
properties
acyclovir
Antimetabolite for Treating Herpes Simplex Virus & Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections;
MOAs: Purine necleoside analog: DNA polymerase inhibitor, suppresses synthesis of viral DNA, resistance.
amiodarone
Class 3 Potassium channel blocker
Only approved for life-threatening dysrhythmias.
Delays repolarization and extends action potential of heart muscle cells.
SE: Profound hypotension."
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amoxicillin
Broad-spectrum penicillin active against H. influenzae, E. coli, and N. Gonorrhoeae. It is inactivated by beta-
lactamases, so not helpful for Staphylococcus.
atropine
muscinarinic receptor antagonist/anticholinergic drug; used for mydriases (eye exams), to raise HR, lower GI
motility, and as antidote to muscarinic poisoning (rx, shrooms)
amphotericin B
broad spectrum antifungal, which is the agent of choice for systemic mycoses, despite being highly toxic. Its
uses are limited to treating progressive and potentially fatal infections. Adverse effects include infusion
reactions, nephrotoxicity, and hypokalemia.
aspirin
A drug that decrease platelet aggregation and is used to prevent arterial thrombosis, stroke, or MI. Major SEs
include risk of major GI bleeding. This drug is an NSAID that works by inhibiting platelet COX, COX-1, and
COX-2.
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beclomethasone
inhaled corticosteroid used to treat airway inflammation in asthma
bethanechol
muscarinic agnonist, used primarily for urinary retention
buproprion
(DA and NE). Weight loss, seizure, insomnia, headache, serotonin syndrome (see laundry list above),
withdrawal, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
captopril
ACE inhibitor - shown to have efficacious effects in treating a patient with heart failure. Blocks production of
angiotensin II, dilates arterioles and veins, and decreases release of aldosterone. It may show the adverse
effects of hypotension, hyperkalemia, or persistant cough, CARDIAC REMODELING
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Drugs Study Guide Exam
Questions and Answers
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albuterol
(SABA) short acting beta 2 receptor agonist, used for bronchospasm, acute symptoms of asthma
acetaminophen
centrally acting cox inhibitor; analgesic and antipyretic properties; no antiinflammatory,antirheumatic
properties
acyclovir
Antimetabolite for Treating Herpes Simplex Virus & Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections;
MOAs: Purine necleoside analog: DNA polymerase inhibitor, suppresses synthesis of viral DNA, resistance.
amiodarone
Class 3 Potassium channel blocker
Only approved for life-threatening dysrhythmias.
Delays repolarization and extends action potential of heart muscle cells.
SE: Profound hypotension."
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,Nursing Pharmacology (Drugs) 3 2026-03-07
amoxicillin
Broad-spectrum penicillin active against H. influenzae, E. coli, and N. Gonorrhoeae. It is inactivated by beta-
lactamases, so not helpful for Staphylococcus.
atropine
muscinarinic receptor antagonist/anticholinergic drug; used for mydriases (eye exams), to raise HR, lower GI
motility, and as antidote to muscarinic poisoning (rx, shrooms)
amphotericin B
broad spectrum antifungal, which is the agent of choice for systemic mycoses, despite being highly toxic. Its
uses are limited to treating progressive and potentially fatal infections. Adverse effects include infusion
reactions, nephrotoxicity, and hypokalemia.
aspirin
A drug that decrease platelet aggregation and is used to prevent arterial thrombosis, stroke, or MI. Major SEs
include risk of major GI bleeding. This drug is an NSAID that works by inhibiting platelet COX, COX-1, and
COX-2.
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, Nursing Pharmacology (Drugs) 4 2026-03-07
beclomethasone
inhaled corticosteroid used to treat airway inflammation in asthma
bethanechol
muscarinic agnonist, used primarily for urinary retention
buproprion
(DA and NE). Weight loss, seizure, insomnia, headache, serotonin syndrome (see laundry list above),
withdrawal, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
captopril
ACE inhibitor - shown to have efficacious effects in treating a patient with heart failure. Blocks production of
angiotensin II, dilates arterioles and veins, and decreases release of aldosterone. It may show the adverse
effects of hypotension, hyperkalemia, or persistant cough, CARDIAC REMODELING
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