Exam 2 Module 6: NUR 2474 /
NUR2474 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology for Professional Nursing | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin): Class, Action, Side Effects, Key
Considerations
Answer:
Class: Vitamin Supplement
Action: Needed for RBC production, treats B12 deficiency anemia.
Side Effects: Hypokalemia, injection site reactions.
Considerations: Monitor potassium levels, may require lifelong
administration in pernicious anemia.
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Question:
Epoetin Alfa (Epogen): Class, Action, Side Effects, Key Considerations
Answer:
Class: Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent
Action: Stimulates RBC production in bone marrow.
Side Effects: Hypertension, risk of thrombosis.
Considerations: Monitor BP, hematocrit, and hemoglobin; contraindicated in
uncontrolled hypertension.
Question:
Filgrastim (Neupogen): Class, Action, Side Effects, Key Considerations
Answer:
Class: Leukopoiesis-Stimulating Agent
Action: Stimulates WBC production to treat neutropenia.
Side Effects: Bone pain, splenomegaly.
Considerations: Monitor CBC, educate on potential bone pain, watch for signs
of splenic rupture.
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