Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (NEW Update 2024/2025) Pharmacology | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain

Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (NEW Update 2024/2025) Pharmacology | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain QUESTION Acetaminophen (tylenol) Answer: non-opioid analgesic; can alter liver function, antipyretic and analgesic effects QUESTION Acetaminophen MOA Answer: blocks pain impulses peripherally by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis QUESTION Acetaminophen indications Answer: mild to moderate pain (3-5), fever, alternative to aspirin QUESTION Acetaminophen max dosage Answer: 3000 mg/day 2000 mg/day for older adults QUESTION Acetaminophen Contraindications Answer: drug allergy, liver dysfunction, liver failure QUESTION A patient with a history of heavy alcohol use needs a medication for pain. The recommended maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for this patient would be A. 1000 mg. B. 2000 mg. C. 3000 mg. 4000 mg. Answer: B. 2000 mg QUESTION Implications for Analgesics Answer: -obtain thorough health history, medications, including herbals -monitor I and O -monitor liver enzymes -monitor pain -oral taken with food -monitor vitals, hold meds if abnormal WATCH RR QUESTION what are sedatives? Answer: CNS depressant drugs that have an inhibitory effect on the CNS; reduce: nervousness excitability irritability QUESTION what do hypnotic sedatives do? Answer: cause sleep; these are dose dependent QUESTION what are benzodiazepines? Answer: CNS depressant drugs commonly prescribed for sedation or sleep QUESTION benzodiazepines sedative hypnotic types (3) Answer: long acting, intermediate acting, short acting QUESTION what are the long acting benzodiazepines? Answer: Clonazepam (Klonopin) and Diazepam (Valium)