Pharmacology nsg124 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 1: NSG 124/ NSG124 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing Q: 4 drugs used to treat spasticity Answer: Baclofen (Lioresal) Diazepam (Valium) Dantrolene (Dantrium) Tizanidine (Zanaflex) Q: Drug class: pure opioid agonist Specific drug: morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl, methadone Answer: - name drug class and specific drug example - medication given IV - patients should not drive, operat...

Exam 2: NSG 124 / NSG124 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: which class of antibodies is more likely to cause steven johnson syndrome Answer: sulfonamides Q: First-line treatment for diabetes and prediabetes Answer: glucophage (Metformin) Q: First line of treatment for staph aureus Answer: vancomycin Q: used to treat graves disease Answer: radioactive iodine/methimazole Q: first-line drug class for treatment...

Exam 2: NSG 124 / NSG124 (NEW 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: Penicillins - mechanism of action Answer: - weakens cell wall, causes water uptake and cell rupture - bactericidal (kills cells) Q: Ampicillin Answer: Penicillin preferred drug for gram-negative bacteria Q: patient education for Penicillins Answer: - take with full glass of water - take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals - most common reaction is an...

Exam 2: NSG 124/ NSG124 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Herzing QUESTION QUESTION what is hypertonic solution Answer: 3% sodium chloride QUESTION what is hypotonic Answer: 0.45% sodium chloride QUESTION treats fungal infections Answer: clotrimazole QUESTION a meglitinide Answer: repaglinide QUESTION ends in mycin or micin Answer: amino...

Exam 2: NSG 124/ NSG124 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION Vancomycin- inhibits cell wall synthesis - treats MRSA, C. difficile - monitor renal function with creatinine levels - obtain trough level (30 minutes prior to next dose) - infuse slowly, at least over 60 minutes QUESTION Vancomycin adverse effects Answer: - nephrotoxicity - red man syndrome (rash, hives, flushing, it...

Exam 3: NSG 124 / NSG124 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: Beta Blockers: -olol caution in patients w/ asthma can mask the symptoms of hyperglycemia s/e: pulmonary edema, bradycardia DONT discontinue abruptly Q: Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Answer: Antiarrhythmic life threatening arrhythmia administered IV Q: Adderall Answer: CNS stimulant: weight loss dry mouth headache Q: MI Answer: life long aspirin therapy Q: ...

NSG124/ NSG 124 Exam 3: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: when taking calcium channel blockers...what food should you avoid? Answer: - grapefruit Q: why should you avoid grapefruit when taking calcium channel blockers? Answer: it raises levels of verapamil and diltiazem...results in toxicity Q: calcium channel blockers common adverse effects? Answer: -headache -flushing -periph. ed...

Exam 1: NSG 124/ NSG124 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION Asthma, COPD, Allergic rhinitis Conditions treated by glucocorticoids such as betamethasone and prednisone QUESTION Common cold Answer: Condition caused by an acute upper respiratory viral infection QUESTION gastric and duodenal ulcers, GERD Answer: Conditions treated by proton pump inhibitors such as Prevacid, ...

Exam 1: NSG 124 / NSG124 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: Spasicity Baclofen, dantrolene, cyclobenzaprine, tizpizandine Q: Baclofen Answer: Reduces spasticity for multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries short half life 4-4.5 CNS drowsiness, dizziness, fatigues, weakness GI constipation, urinary rentention MUST TAPPER OFF Q: Dantrolene (Tantrum) Answer: Works directly on skeletal muscle, minimal effects...

Final Exam: NSG 124 / NSG124 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: What is a AE of Vancomycin? Answer: Red man syndrome Q: What should be monitored while taking Vancomycin? Answer: Troughs and kidney function Q: What does red man syndrome cause and what do you do? Answer: Slow down the medication/infusion, run it over 60 minutes Q: What do you do before giving a specific antibiotic to a pt who is presenting wit...