Exam 1: NUR 2474 / NUR2474
(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology for Professional Nursing | Review Questions with Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
What should be monitored when a patient is on statins like atorvastatin?
Answer:
Liver function tests (LFTs) and signs of muscle pain or weakness, which could indicate rhabdomyolysis.
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What is the therapeutic goal of using anticoagulants like heparin and warfarin?
Answer:
To prevent blood clots by thinning the blood.
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What should be monitored in patients taking anticoagulants?
Answer:
PT/INR for warfarin, aPTT for heparin, and signs of bleeding.
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What is the effect of NSAIDs like ibuprofen on the stomach?
Answer:
Increased risk of gastric ulcers and GI bleeding due to inhibition of protective prostaglandins.
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What are the signs of serotonin syndrome?
Answer:
Agitation, confusion, rapid heart rate, dilated pupils, muscle rigidity, and fever.
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What drugs can lead to orthostatic hypotension?
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Antihypertensives, antidepressants (TCAs), and antipsychotics. 2 / 4
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What is the action of cholestyramine in hyperlipidemia?
Answer:
It binds bile acids in the gut, preventing reabsorption and lowering LDL cholesterol.
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What is the mechanism of action of statins?
Answer:
Inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, lowering cholesterol production in the liver.
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What is tachyphylaxis?
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A rapid decrease in response to a drug after repeated doses.
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What should be monitored in patients taking isoniazid for tuberculosis?
Answer:
Liver function tests (LFTs) and peripheral neuropathy symptoms (tingling, numbness). 3 / 4
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What is the therapeutic goal of insulin therapy?
Answer:
To regulate blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.
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What are the signs of insulin overdose (hypoglycemia)?
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Shakiness, sweating, confusion, tachycardia, and in severe cases, unconsciousness.
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What is the mechanism of action of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) like losartan?
Answer:
Block angiotensin II receptors, preventing vasoconstriction and reducing blood pressure.
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