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NR 341 Study Set (Pharmacology): Questions & Detailed Solutions (Verified)
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NR 341 Study Set (Pharmacology): Questions &Detailed Solutions (Verified)
Atenolol (Tenormin) Right Ans - -beta blocker, antihypertensive
-management of HTN
-prevention of MI
-management of chest pain
-decrease BP & HR
Amiodarone (Cordarone) Right Ans - -Antidysrhythmic agent. .
-ventricular fibrillation and unstable ventricular tachycardia. Incompatible
with heparin, may be given in PO maintenance dose, monitor for respiratory
complications.
Amlodipine (Norvasc) Right Ans - -calcium channel blocker,
antihypertensive
-management of HTN and angina
-vasodilation, decrease BP
-decrease severity and frequency of attacks of Angina
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Right Ans - -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
Albuterol (Proventil) Right Ans - -Bronchodilator
-control and prevent reversible airway obstruction for COPD and Asthma
t-PA (Alteplase) Right Ans - -thrombolytic
-lysis of thrombi in coronary arteries
-decrease risk of HF or death
-lysis of PE or DVT
-lysis of thrombi causing ischemic stroke reducing neurological sequelae
Atropine Right Ans - -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) Right Ans - -beta blocker, antihypertensive
-Treatment of HTN, HF, left ventricular dysfunction after MI
-decrease HR and BP
-improve cardiac output
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Right Ans - -Fluoroquinolone, Antibiotic
-treatment of bacterial infections
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Right Ans - -Antiplatelet
-acute coronary syndrome(ST-segment elevation, MI, non ST elevation, or
unstable angina)
-reduce risk of MI and stroke
Digoxin (Lanoxin) Right Ans - -antiarrhythmic, inotropic
-increase cardiac output, slow heart rate
-use with HF, A.fib, A.flutter, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) Right Ans - -Adrenergic agonist (catecholamine)
-short-term management of HF
-increase cardiac output
-increase urine output
Dopamine (Intropin) Right Ans - -inotropic, vasopressor
-improve BP, cardiac output
-improve renal blood flow, increase urine output
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Right Ans - -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) Right Ans - -bronchodilator, adrenergic
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