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GALEN NUR 210 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
1 ACTUAL EXAM 2024 EXAM COMPLETE
250 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
what to do if NG / GI tube is connected to suction -
....ANSWER...must keep it off for 30mins before admin
why does inflammation happen - ....ANSWER...response
to tissue injury or infection
what does cox 1 do - ....ANSWER...protects stomach
linning and regulates blood platelets
what does cox 2 do - ....ANSWER...causes inflammation
and pain (antipyretic and analgesic)
what do NSAIDS to - ....ANSWER...block cox 1 and cox 2
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What does NSAID stand for - ....ANSWER...non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drug
what does NSAID result in - ....ANSWER...decreased
stomach lining (risk for ulcer) and chance for bleeding- not
desired response. decreased inflammation / pain- desired
response
NSAIDS four main functions - ....ANSWER...antipyretic,
analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet
nonselective NSAIDS meds - ....ANSWER...aspirin and
ibuprofen
second gen NSAIDS inhibits what - ....ANSWER...mainly
cox 2 and celeCOXib
aspirin does what - ....ANSWER...stops platelets from
killing cox 1 and 2
aspirin action - ....ANSWER...inhibits biosynthesis of
prostaglandins, inhibits cox 2
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what disease is caused from giving aspirin to children -
....ANSWER...reyes syndrome
how many days to stop taking aspirin prior to surgery -
....ANSWER...7
side effects of aspirin - ....ANSWER...dizziness,
drowsiness, headache, and GI distress
adverse reaction of aspirin - ....ANSWER...tinnitus
(hearing loss), bleeding, GI ulcer, thrombocytopenia (low
platelet)give activated charcol to make you throw up
what are the 5 G's - ....ANSWER...garlic, ginseng, ginko,
green tea, ginger these go against meds and increase in
bleeding giving GI risk
don'ts for aspirin - ....ANSWER...don't take with other
NSAIDS, avoid 5 G's, and don't give to kids
s/s of reyes - ....ANSWER...nausea and vomiting
ibuprofen action - ....ANSWER...inhibits cox 1 and cox 2
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ibuprofen areas of use - ....ANSWER...anti pyretic,
analgesic, anti-inflam
ibuprofen adverse reactions - ....ANSWER...hearing loss,
bleeding leads to GI anemia, anaphylaxis, renal failure
ibuprofen side effects - ....ANSWER...GI upset, dizziness,
headache, bruising, tinnitus, rash, stomach ulcers, blood
abnormalites
ibuprofen interventions - ....ANSWER...monitor vs and
signs for bleeding in stool, gums, nose
ibuprofen cautions - ....ANSWER...bleeding disorders,
peptic ulcer, renal impairment, asthma, pts on
anticoagulant therapy
ibuprofen pt teaching - ....ANSWER...inform provider if
taking anticoagulants, take with food, avoid ethanol, no
smoking, report changes in hearing
benzodiazepines drug types - ....ANSWER...alprazolam,
lorazepam, midazolam
