Pharmacology Exam 1 Study Set, NU220
exam 1 review Exam 156Questions and
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What are the interactions with NSAIDs and the contraindications? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Anticoagulants (warfarin) and NSAIDs both thin the
blood(contraindicated).
Know how to correctly write an order for medication (This will involve knowing which
abbreviations are acceptable and how we write the numbers). - CORRECT
ANSWERS Example:
Lasix 20 mg 1 tablet PO (by mouth) QD (every day)
Know the definitions of generic and trade name drugs. - CORRECT ANSWERS
Generic names are the name regardless of who makes the drug
Understand what happens when two highly protein drugs are given at the same
time. - CORRECT ANSWERS Toxicity can occur because the two drugs are
fighting for the protein
Know the definition of polypharmacy - CORRECT ANSWERS Using multiple
medications simultaneously
What does a narrow therapeutic range mean and what could be some complications
if we are above or below the range. - CORRECT ANSWERS Narrow range
means the difference between a therapeutic dose and a toxic dose is very small.
Effective range is very close to the toxic range.
What are the dangers of COX2 inhibitors? In other words, what do we worry about
when administering the medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS MI and stroke
(Celebrex)
Can we crush sustain release medications? Why? - CORRECT ANSWERS No,
because they are meant to be released over a certain period of time. Can result in
overdose.
,Pharmacology Exam 1 Study Set, NU220
exam 1 review Exam 156Questions and
Answers latest 2025 RATED A+
What are the potential adverse reactions to Tylenol? What is contraindicated? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Can cause liver damage. Alcohol can make liver
damage worse and the daily dose limit should be cut in half from 4000-2000
Know which medication to administer based upon the patient's pain rating- also
know which route would be most appropriate. - CORRECT ANSWERS Pain
rating 10/10- IV morphine
What could happen if a patient takes too much Acetaminophen? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Hepatic necrosis
Know the adverse effects of chronic salicylate intoxication. - CORRECT ANSWERS
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Know patient teaching information on Oxycodone. - CORRECT ANSWERS
Constipation
Patient education regarding Aspirin and surgery. - CORRECT ANSWERS Stop
taking aspirin immediately if they are having surgery in a week
How does grapefruit juice effect certain medications? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Inhibits P-450 and increases the medication in the body. Toxicity may occur
How are older adults affected by medications due to their declining health? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Decreased liver function alters the metabolism
What is "half-life?" - CORRECT ANSWERS One half of the original amount of
drug excreted from the body.
Know your pharmacokinetic phases. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Liver-
metabolism
, Pharmacology Exam 1 Study Set, NU220
exam 1 review Exam 156Questions and
Answers latest 2025 RATED A+
-Kidney-excretion
-Blood stream- distribution
What is the maximum dosage for Acetaminophen? - CORRECT ANSWERS
4000 mg
What is the maximum dosage for Acetaminophen that we give to a compromised
patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS 2000 mg
Know which drugs have the fastest onset. - CORRECT ANSWERS Liquids are
most readily absorbed
Know what is important when administering medications to infants. - CORRECT
ANSWERS -Immature kidney
-Immature liver
-CNS more sensitive to drugs
Which medication is contraindicated with a child with Ryes syndrome? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Aspirin
Know the period during which the highest risk of teratogen-induced fetal
malformations. - CORRECT ANSWERS First trimester
What assessment findings do we look for before administering Morphine Sulfate? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Respirations
What is special about OTC medications compared to ones prescribed by an MD/NP? -
CORRECT ANSWERS OTC don't require a prescription
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