NUR210 (NUR210)
Galen College Of Nursing
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NUR 210 Exam 1 Modules 1-3 Galen
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Pharmacokinetics - The process in which medications move through the body 
What are the 4 phases of pharmacokinetics? - absorption, distribution, metabolism, 
excretion 
Absorption - happens with drug movement from the GI tract into the bloodstream. 
Most meds are taken by mouth. 
Oral absorption - Takes awhile to get absorbed because it has to go through the GI 
system 
Usually takes 2-4 hours 
•Enteric coated 
aspirin - hard on stomach 
can not crush pill 
•Extended release 
absorbed in th...
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NUR 210 Galen Exam 1
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midazolam (Versed) classification - Benzodiazepine 
lorazepam (Ativan) classification - Benzodiazepine 
alprazolam (Xanax) classification - Benzodiazepine 
alprazolam is used to ________ anxiety and insomnia - treat 
lorazepam is used to _______ anxiety - reduce 
zolpidem (Ambien) classification - Non-benzodiazepine 
zolpidem is to be used as a short-term treatment for _____ days or less - 10 
diazepam (Valium) classification - Benzodiazepine 
methylphenidate classification - CNS stimulant Amphe...
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Exam 1 Med Surg Galen
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What are the three main types of headaches? - Migraine, Tension, Cluster 
Steps to Pain Assessment – 
Provoking 
Quality 
Radiation 
Severity 
Time 
Provoking - has anything made it better or worse 
Quality - Sharp, dull, achy, throbbing 
Radiation - Does it radiate to another part of the body 
Severity - Pain scale, 1-10 scale, intense pain, Other symptoms: N/V, photophobia 
Time - how long has it been going on? how long does it usually last? 
Tension Headache - Bandlike, tightness 
Describe ...
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Pharmacology Exam 1- Galen
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Benzodiazepine- Midazolam - Uses: Conscious sedation 
S/E: Dizzy 
Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Respiratory depression 
PT teaching: Safety 
Contraindications: Cardiopulmonary disease 
Non- Benzodiazepine- zolpidem tartrate - Uses: Insomnia 
S/E: Dizziness, Drowsiness, Behavioral changes 
Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Complex sleep behavior 
Local Anesthetic- Lidocaine - Uses: Minor procedure 
S/E: Confusion, drowsiness, stinging, bradycardia 
Nursing considerations: Rapid onset 
Spinal Anesthesia...
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