NR 341 pharmacology Latest Update 2024-2025 Actual Exam Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
Albuterol (Proventil) - CORRECT ANSWER: -Bronchodilator
-control and prevent reversible airway obstruction for COPD and Asthma
Amiodarone (Cordarone) - CORRECT ANSWER: -Antidysrhythmic agent. .
-ventricular fibrillation and unstable ventricular tachycardia. Incompatible with heparin, may be given in PO maintenance dose, monitor for respiratory complications.
Amlodipine (Norvasc) - CORRECT ANSWER: -calcium channel blocker,
antihypertensive -management of HTN and angina -vasodilation, decrease BP -decrease severity and frequency of attacks of Angina
Atenolol (Tenormin) - CORRECT ANSWER: -beta blocker, antihypertensive
-management of HTN -prevention of MI -management of chest pain -decrease BP & HR
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - CORRECT ANSWER: -Statin, lipid lowering agent
-prevention of cardiovascular disease -decrease risk of MI or stroke -decrease risk of Angina -lowers total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides -slows progression of atherosclerosis
Atropine - CORRECT ANSWER: -Antiarrhythmics
-Can temporarily revert sinus bradycardia to normal sinus rhythm, and reverse AV nodal blocks by removing vagal influences.-Used in bradyarrhythmias to decrease vagal tone.-treat of exercise-induced bronchospasm -increase HR
Carvedilol (Coreg) - CORRECT ANSWER: -beta blocker, antihypertensive
-Treatment of HTN, HF, left ventricular dysfunction after MI -decrease HR and BP -improve cardiac output
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) - CORRECT ANSWER: -Fluoroquinolone, Antibiotic 1 / 2
-treatment of bacterial infections
Clopidogrel (Plavix) - CORRECT ANSWER: -Antiplatelet
-acute coronary syndrome(ST-segment elevation, MI, non ST elevation, or unstable angina) -reduce risk of MI and stroke
Digoxin (Lanoxin) - CORRECT ANSWER: -antiarrhythmic, inotropic
-increase cardiac output, slow heart rate -use with HF, A.fib, A.flutter, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) - CORRECT ANSWER: -Adrenergic agonist (catecholamine)
-short-term management of HF -increase cardiac output -increase urine output
Dopamine (Intropin) - CORRECT ANSWER: -inotropic, vasopressor
-improve BP, cardiac output -improve renal blood flow, increase urine output
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) - CORRECT ANSWER: -Anticoagulant, Low Molecular Weight
Heparin -prevention of VTE, DVT, or PE in surgical pts.-treatment of acute ST elevation MI -prevent ischemic complications in patients with unstable angina
Epinephrine (adrenaline) - CORRECT ANSWER: -bronchodilator, adrenergic
-management of an allergic reaction -management of cardiac arrest -management of reversible airway disease due to asthma or COPD -management of upper airway obstruction- -increased CO and BP
Epoetin (Epogen) - CORRECT ANSWER: -antianemic
-maintains and elevates RBCs -use with anemia -increase hct -reduction of need for transfusions after surgery
Famotidine (Pepcid) - CORRECT ANSWER: -H2 receptor antagonist, anti-ulcer agent
-treatment of active duodenal ulcers and benign gastric ulcers -management of GERD -treatment for heartburn, acid ingestion and sour stomach -decreased secretion of gastric acid
Fentanyl (Sublimaze) - CORRECT ANSWER: -Opioid Analgesic, schedule II
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