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NU 150 Pharmacology Test 3 (Galen College) Questions and Answers 2023 NSAIDs (actions) - CORRECT ANSWER-Actions: Does not belong to steroid group of drugs Inhibit prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting an enzyme that triggers pain and inflammation. NSAIDs (Therapeutic class) - CORRECT ANSWER-Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Analgesic NSAIDs (examples) - CORRECT ANSWER-ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) indomethacin (Indocin) ketorolac (Toradol) naproxen (Naprosyn) piroxicam (Feldene) celecoxib (Ce...

PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES A PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL APPROACH 6TH EDITION ADAMS TEST BANK. A nurse is reviewing key events in the history of pharmacology with a student nurse. Which student comment indicates an understanding? 1. "Early researchers used themselves as test subjects." 2. "A primary goal of pharmacology is to prevent disease." 3. "Penicillin is one of the initial drugs isolated from a natural source." 4. "Pharmacologists began synthesizing drugs in the laboratory in the nineteen...

Nursing 114: Pharmacology Questions and Answers Already Passed What factors can influence drug absorption in patients? Factors include route of administration, blood flow to the site of absorption, and the presence of food in the stomach. What is the significance of a drug’s half-life? The half-life indicates the time it takes for the drug concentration in the bloodstream to reduce by half, which is crucial for determining dosing intervals. How should a nurse respond to a patie...

Hesi: NSG 124/ NSG124 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing Q: Codeine 1) Class 2) Besides pain relief, what else can it be used for? 3) Side effect Answer: 1) Opioid 2) Cough suppressant at low doses 3) Constipation Q: Morphine 1) Class 2) Priority concern 3) Name 4 indications 4) Antidote Answer: 1) Opioid 2) Respiratory depression 3) Acute pain due to MI or cancer, dyspnea caused by...

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers 5th Edition Woo & Robinson Test Bank UNIT I. THE FOUNDATION Chapter 1. The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber Chapter 2. Review of the Basic Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 3. Rational Drug Selection Chapter 4. Legal and Professional Issues in Prescribing Chapter 5. Adverse Drug Reactions Chapter 6. An Introduction to Pharmacogenetics Chapter 7. Nutrition and Neutraceuticals Chapter 8. Herbal Therapies and Cannabis Chapter...

CNUR 202 Pharmacology Exam Questions with All Correct Answers Mechanism of Action for Thrombolytic Drugs - Answer- activiate the fibrinolytic system to break down a clot in the blood vessel quickly, activate plasminogen and convert it to plasmin which can digest fibrin, re-establish blood flow to the area that was being blocked by the clot Thrombolytic Dug Side Effects - Answer- superficial bleeding, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, internal or intracranial bleeding, cardiac dysrhythmias, ana...

Exam 4: NUR 3196 (Latest Update) Pathophysiology/ Pharmacology in Nursing 1 Drugs | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: Prednisone Therapeutic class Answer: anti-inflammatory drug Q: Prednisone Pharmacologic class Answer: corticosteroid Q: Prednisone Actions and Uses Answer: -A synthetic corticosteroid -Actions are the result of being metabolized to an active form, which is also available as drug called prednisolone...

Galen Pharmacology Exam 2 Latest Update Graded A+ Adrenergic Agonist epinephrine: activates the SNS by increasing BP (alpha1), HR (beta1) and promotes bronchioldilation (beta2) SNS response from adrenergic agonists agents that activate adrenergic receptors in the sympathetic nervous system causing o Dilates pupils, increases intraocular pressure o Dilates bronchioles o Increases heart rate and strength of contractions o Constricts blood vessels and increases BP o Reduces GI secret...

Exam 1: NR293 / NR 293 (Latest 2024/2025 Update) Pharmacology |Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A-Chamberlain Q: what are 4 nursing implications related to taking levothyroxine Answer: - routinely monitor thyroid levels - CBC - liver studies - watch for drug interactions Q: what is vasopressin used for (6) Answer: - mimics the effects of ADH - increases water resorption, concentrates urine, and reduces water excretion by up to 90% - ...

Pharmacology exam 1- Galen Benzodiazepine- Midazolam - correct answer Uses: Conscious sedation S/E: Dizzy Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Respiratory depression PT teaching: Safety Contraindications: Cardiopulmonary disease Non- Benzodiazepine- zolpidem tartrate - correct answer Uses: Insomnia S/E: Dizziness, Drowsiness, Behavioral changes Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Complex sleep behavior Local Anesthetic- Lidocaine - correct answer Uses: Minor procedure S/E: Confusion, drowsiness, ...