Exam 2 Module 6: NUR 2474

Exam 2 Module 6: NUR 2474 /

NUR2474 ( Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Questions & Answers - 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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