Midterm Exam: NR 567 NR567

Midterm Exam: NR 567 / NR567

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology for the AGACNP | Questions & Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

Question:

What is alteplase dosing for an acute MI?

Answer:

For patients > 67kg, the total dose is 100mg : 15mg IV bolus followed by 50 mg over 30 minutes and then 35mg over 60 minutes

Question:

What is alteplase dosing for acute ischemic stroke?

Answer:

0.9 mg/kg (max 90mg) over 60 minutes with 10% of dose given as initial bolus

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Question:

What is the alteplase dosing for pulmonary embolism?

Answer:

100mg IV over 2 hours

Question:

What is the EMS dose of aspirin for a suspected STEMI?

Answer:

162-325mg

Question:

How does morphine help in a STEMI?

Answer:

venodilation reduces preload, arterial dilation reduces after load, reducing cardiac oxygen demand

Question:

How does nitroprusside reduce acute severe hypertension?

Answer:

direct-acting vasodilator that relaxes smooth muscle of arterioles and veins. 2 / 3

Question:

Does nitroprusside cause reflex tachycardia?

Answer:

nitroprusside is an arteriol dilator, but reflex tachycardia is minimal

Question:

What is a side effect of nitroprusside?

Answer:

Sodium and water retention, cyanide poisoning

Question:

What steps do you take to avoid cyanide poisoning with nitroprusside?

Answer:

Avoid rapid transfusion (faster than 5 mcg/kg per minute) and coadminister thiosulfate

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