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Nursing Pharmacology ALL EXAM REVISION
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY
GRADED A+) (2024 UPDATE) 100%
Stands for:
PTU = Prophylthiouracil
KISS = Potassium Iodide Saturated Solution

Thyroid Hormones - ANSWER- Thyroid Hormonal supplementation or replacements.
Medicines like Levothyroxine "Synthroid".

Adrenocorticosteroids - ANSWER- Replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency.
Dexamethasone "Decadron", Prednisolone "Prelone". Mnemonic: "SONE" and "SOLONE"

Antihistamines - ANSWER- Treats common allergic reactions/symptoms. These medicines
includes Cetrizine "Zyrtec", Diphenhydramine "Benadryl", Loratidine "Claritin".

Immunosuppressants - ANSWER- Prevents rejection of organ transplants and rheumatoid
arthritis. Medicines like Cyclosporine "Neoral".

Aminoglycosides - ANSWER- Treats bacterial infections. It includes the medicines like
Aminoglycosides = Gentamycin "Garamycin", Neomycin "Mycifradin"; the Cephalosporins =
Cefaclor "Ceclor"; the Penicillins, the Macrolides = Azithromycin "Zithromax", and the
Tetracyclines = Demeclocycline "Declomycin.

Antihelmenthics - ANSWER- Meaning: The word "Helmenthic = Parasite". This includes
Lindane "Kwell", Mebendazole "Vermox", and the Metronidazole "Flagyl".

Anti Tuberculosis - ANSWER- Prevents and/or treats those who are exposed to TB. Mnemonic:
R.I.P.E.S.


Stands for:
Musculo = Muscles
Skeletal = Bones

Analgesics and Opiods - ANSWER- Meaning: "Analgesia" = no pain; and "Opioids" = from
the opium plants. Both are pain relievers.

Opioid Analgesics - ANSWER- a.k.a. CNS Depressants, causes state of "euphoria". May feel
drowsy, ADDICTION, respiratory depression.

, Stands for:
CNS = Central Nervous System

Opioid Antagonists - ANSWER- Reverses the effects of Opioids. Mnemonic: Opioid
Antagonist = ANTI - Opioid.

Non - Opioid Analgesics and Antipyretic - ANSWER- a.k.a. CNS Depressants. May have
effects such as Anti - inflammatory and Anti - platelet. The word "Pyretics = Pyresis = Pyrexia",
which means fever.


Stands for:
Non - Opioid = No Opium contents
Antipyretic = Against - FEVER
Anti - inflammatory = Against - INFLAMMATION
Anti - platelet = Against PLATELET AGGREGATION

Non - steroidal Anti - inflammatory Drugs - ANSWER- Mnemonic: a.k.a. "NSAIDS". Has
Antipyretic, Anti - inflammatory, Anti - platelet, but a Gastric Irritant.

Central Nervous System Stimulants - ANSWER- Counteracts the CNS Depressant effects.
Thus may cause hyperactivity of the brain functions.

Anti Convulsants - ANSWER- a.k.a. CNS Depressant. Given for all types of seizures. Disrupts
and/or halts state of convulsion.

Anti Parkinsonians - ANSWER- In Parkinson disease, a degenerative decrease in Dopamine;
thus these drugs increases levels of Dopamine in the brain.

Sedatives, Hypnotics and Anxiolytics - ANSWER- a.k.a. Mood Depressants. The word
"Sedative = Calming, "Hypnotics = Sleep - inducing, "Anxiolytics = Decrease Anxiety.

Anti Depressants - ANSWER- Increases Epinephrine, Nor Epinephrine, and DOPAMINE.
Such as your SSRI's, MAOI's, and Tricyclics.

Alpha 1 and Alpha 2 - ANSWER- Alpha 1 = VasoConstriction, while Alpha 2 = VasoDilation.
Mnemonic: 1+2 = CD.

Beta 1 and Beta 2 - ANSWER- Beta 1 = Increased Heart Rate, while Beta 2 = Bronchodilation
and Uterine Relaxation. Mnemonic: 1 = Heart and 2 = Lung Lobes.

Agonist versus Antagonist or Blockers - ANSWER- Agonist = Increased Effects, while
Antagonists or Blockers = Decrease Effects.

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