NSG 318 (NSG318)

Exam 4: NSG318 / NSG 318 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Introduction to Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: Ketorolac (Toradol) Answer: nonopioid analgesics Indication: short term pain management (5 days or less) Action: Pain relief due to prostaglandin inhibition Nursing Considerations: -may cause GI bleeding, GI Distress anaphylaxis, drowsiness - should not exceed 5 days of therapy - bleeding risk increased with garlic, ging...

Exam 3: NSG318 / NSG 318 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Introduction to Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: anticoagulants Answer: prevent the formation of clots that inhibit the circulation; prophylactic (does not dissolve clots); used for venous and arterial disorders Question: antiplatelets (antithrombotic) Answer: prevent platelet aggregation; mainly used prophylactically Question: thrombolytics Answer: clot b...

Exam 3: NSG318 / NSG 318 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Introduction to Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: indication and contraindication for lisinopril Answer: ACE inhibitor for hypertension; do not give if hypotensive Question: the nurse educates the client that an annoying side effect of lisinopril is? Answer: an "ACE" cough - dry, irritating, nagging cough do not give if patient is hyperkalemic Question: va...

Exam 2: NSG318 / NSG 318 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Introduction to Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: general anesthetics Answer: depress the CNS to alleviate pain and cause loss of consciousness Question: what may be involved in balanced anesthesia? Answer: hypnotic given the night before -premedication with opioid analgesic or benzodiazepine plus an anticholinergic 1 hour before surgery to decrease secretions -short...

Exam 2: NSG318 / NSG 318 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Introduction to Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: what can happen for an epileptic woman who is pregnant? Answer: - pregnancy can increase seizure episodes - monitor phenytoin levels closely if using - teach that there may be clotting issues in the child and severe loss of folate if on antiseizure drugs Question: Antidote for benzodiazepines Answer: flumazenil: rever...