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EXAM 3: NUR 210/ NUR210 PRINCIPLES OF
PHARMACOLOGY COMPLETE EXAM|
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS| 100%
CORRECT| GALEN
### Adrenergic Agonist
QUESTION: What is an adrenergic agonist, its name, and
indication?
Answer: Adrenergic Agonist (name/indication)
Pseudoephedrine, Nasal decongestant, rhinitis, common cold
QUESTION: What are the side effects/adverse effects of
Pseudoephedrine?
Answer: Adrenergic Agonist (Pseudoephedrine) SE/Adverse
Headache, restlessness, insomnia, GI distress; Hypertension, tachycardia, photosensitivity, palpitations
QUESTION: What are the considerations/contraindications for
Pseudoephedrine?
Answer: Adrenergic Agonist (Pseudoephedrine)
Considerations/Contraindications Contraindicated in patients with hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmia.
### Alpha Adrenergic Blocker
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QUESTION: What is an alpha adrenergic blocker, its name, and
indication?
Answer: Alpha Adrenergic Blocker (name and indication)
Prazosin, Hypertension
QUESTION: What are the side effects/adverse effects of
Prazosin?
Answer: Alpha Adrenergic Blocker (Prazosin) SE/Adverse
Dizziness, blurred vision, headache, weakness, tinnitus; Orthostatic hypotension Palpitations, elevated liver enzymes
QUESTION: What are the considerations/contraindications for
Prazosin?
Answer: Alpha Adrenergic Blocker (Prazosin)
Considerations/Contraindications Teach patient to change positions slowly, monitor liver enzymes, monitor I & O and edema in lower extremities. Teach patient importance of checking BP at home and daily weights.
### Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
QUESTION: What is an angiotensin II receptor blocker, its
name, and indication?
Answer: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (name/indication)
Valsartan, Hypertension
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QUESTION: What are the side effects/adverse effects of
Valsartan?
Answer: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (Valsartan)
SE/Adverse Dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, fatigue; Renal dysfunction, Orthostatic hypotension, elevated liver enzyme, hyperkalemia rhabdomyolysis
QUESTION: What are the considerations/contraindications for
Valsartan?
Answer: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (Valsartan)
Considerations/Contraindications Monitor renal function, monitor liver enzymes, monitor vital signs. Teach patient to change positions slowly.
### Anticholinergic
QUESTION: What is an anticholinergic, its name, and
indication?
Answer: Anticholinergic (name/indication) Tiotropium; Used
for the maintenance treatment of bronchospasm in patients with COPD
QUESTION: What are the side effects/adverse effects of
Tiotropium?
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Answer: Anticholinergic (Tiotropium) SE/Adverse Dry mouth,
constipations, dyspepsia, urinary retention; Angioedema, hyperglycemia, chest pain
QUESTION: What are the considerations/contraindications for
Tiotropium?
Answer: Anticholinergic (Tiotropium)
Considerations/Contraindications Caution in patients with lactose intolerance, glaucoma, renal impairment.
### Antihistamine
QUESTION: What is an antihistamine, its name
(Diphenhydramine), and indication?
Answer: Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine) Indication
Antihistamine to treat acute attacks
QUESTION: What are the side effects/adverse effects of
Diphenhydramine?
Answer: Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine) SE/Adverse
Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation; Hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis
QUESTION: What are the considerations/contraindications for
Diphenhydramine?