Galen College Of Nursing Pharm
EXAM 1 Questions And Answers
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Why is Aspirin contraindicated for children ?
a. UTI
b. Bleeding
c. On going infections
d. Reyes Syndrome - ANSWER -d. Reyes Syndrome
- Especially if they had a recent infection/virus
***rare condition that happens in children after a viral infection or illness,
especially if they took aspirin (salicylate) to treat their symptoms.
A patient has been admitted to the hospital, stating that he has had a acute onset of
tinnitus (hearing loss), this can be a possible sign of toxicity of which medication?
a. Aspirin
b. Celecoxib
c. Senna
d. Ginger - ANSWER -a. Aspirin
Which of the following medications is a Cox 2 inhibitor, and only concern is
inflammation?
a. Acetaminophen
b. Celecoxib
c. Aspirin - ANSWER -b. Celecoxib
What patient teaching would you give to a patient taking NSAIDS? (Select all that
apply)
a. Always wear gloves when administering the medication to yourself
b. This medication causes photosensitivity
c. When taking medication take with food to avoid upset stomach
d. watch for S/S of bleeding - ANSWER -c. When taking medication take with
food to avoid upset stomach
,d. watch for S/S of bleeding
*GI upset is a normal s/e but If patient is having severe pain or burning in
abdomen when taking medication can be a possible GI bleed
The patient is newly diagnosed with heart disease and stated that he has been
taking Celecoxib for the past 30 years, what is the best statement to tell the patient
regarding the medication and his new diagnosis?
a. " Taking this medication can put you at risk for a heart attack
b. " This can cause you to have cramps in the abdomen"
c. " This can cause your heart to stop"
d. " Taking this with your condition can cause edema to increase in your legs" -
ANSWER -a. " Taking this medication can put you at risk for a heart attack
Which of the following medication is used for the treatment of Gout?
a. Ibuprofen
b. Keppra
c. Carbidopa
d. Allopurinol - ANSWER -d. Allopurinol
Which of the following foods are contraindicated when taking Allopurinol?
(Select all that apply)
a. Beer/ Alcohol
b. Seafood
c. Spinach
d. Steak
e. Apple Cider - ANSWER -a. Beer/Alcohol
b. Seafood
d. Steak
( seafood, like purine foods, salmon) (Steak, like red meats)
What patient teaching would you give to a patient taking Allopurinol? (Select All
that apply)
a. Monitor Liver and Kidney function/ Labs
b. Yearly dentist exams
, c. Yearly Eye Exams
d. Uric Acid Levels
e. Increase fluid intake
f. Eat foods like fish, salmon and shrimp - ANSWER -a. Monitor Liver and Kidney
function/ Labs
c. Yearly Eye Exams
d. Uric Acid Levels
e. Increase fluid intake
*** This medication can cause a deviation to those baseline labs, problems in
vision, and increase fluid to flush out the Uric Acid
What is the antidote for Acetaminophen? - ANSWER -acetylcysteine
What is the safe daily dose for Acetaminophen?
a. 8-10g
b. 3-4g
c. 20-30g
d. 5-8g - ANSWER -b. 3-4g
* Due to Tylenol being hepatotoxic, and may cause Acute Hepatic Necrosis if
given in excessive amounts
What patient would be contraindicated in the use of acetaminophen?
a. COPD
b. Liver Disease
c. Chronic Alcoholic
d. Hyperthyroidism - ANSWER -b. Liver Disease
c. Chronic Alcoholic
*Due to Tylenol being hepatotoxic, and may cause Acute Hepatic Necrosis if
given in excessive amounts. These two patients already have a problem with their
liver function it would cause excess damage to the liver
What are the common Side Effects of Morphine?
a. Palpations
b. CNS depression
EXAM 1 Questions And Answers
Verified 100% Correct
Why is Aspirin contraindicated for children ?
a. UTI
b. Bleeding
c. On going infections
d. Reyes Syndrome - ANSWER -d. Reyes Syndrome
- Especially if they had a recent infection/virus
***rare condition that happens in children after a viral infection or illness,
especially if they took aspirin (salicylate) to treat their symptoms.
A patient has been admitted to the hospital, stating that he has had a acute onset of
tinnitus (hearing loss), this can be a possible sign of toxicity of which medication?
a. Aspirin
b. Celecoxib
c. Senna
d. Ginger - ANSWER -a. Aspirin
Which of the following medications is a Cox 2 inhibitor, and only concern is
inflammation?
a. Acetaminophen
b. Celecoxib
c. Aspirin - ANSWER -b. Celecoxib
What patient teaching would you give to a patient taking NSAIDS? (Select all that
apply)
a. Always wear gloves when administering the medication to yourself
b. This medication causes photosensitivity
c. When taking medication take with food to avoid upset stomach
d. watch for S/S of bleeding - ANSWER -c. When taking medication take with
food to avoid upset stomach
,d. watch for S/S of bleeding
*GI upset is a normal s/e but If patient is having severe pain or burning in
abdomen when taking medication can be a possible GI bleed
The patient is newly diagnosed with heart disease and stated that he has been
taking Celecoxib for the past 30 years, what is the best statement to tell the patient
regarding the medication and his new diagnosis?
a. " Taking this medication can put you at risk for a heart attack
b. " This can cause you to have cramps in the abdomen"
c. " This can cause your heart to stop"
d. " Taking this with your condition can cause edema to increase in your legs" -
ANSWER -a. " Taking this medication can put you at risk for a heart attack
Which of the following medication is used for the treatment of Gout?
a. Ibuprofen
b. Keppra
c. Carbidopa
d. Allopurinol - ANSWER -d. Allopurinol
Which of the following foods are contraindicated when taking Allopurinol?
(Select all that apply)
a. Beer/ Alcohol
b. Seafood
c. Spinach
d. Steak
e. Apple Cider - ANSWER -a. Beer/Alcohol
b. Seafood
d. Steak
( seafood, like purine foods, salmon) (Steak, like red meats)
What patient teaching would you give to a patient taking Allopurinol? (Select All
that apply)
a. Monitor Liver and Kidney function/ Labs
b. Yearly dentist exams
, c. Yearly Eye Exams
d. Uric Acid Levels
e. Increase fluid intake
f. Eat foods like fish, salmon and shrimp - ANSWER -a. Monitor Liver and Kidney
function/ Labs
c. Yearly Eye Exams
d. Uric Acid Levels
e. Increase fluid intake
*** This medication can cause a deviation to those baseline labs, problems in
vision, and increase fluid to flush out the Uric Acid
What is the antidote for Acetaminophen? - ANSWER -acetylcysteine
What is the safe daily dose for Acetaminophen?
a. 8-10g
b. 3-4g
c. 20-30g
d. 5-8g - ANSWER -b. 3-4g
* Due to Tylenol being hepatotoxic, and may cause Acute Hepatic Necrosis if
given in excessive amounts
What patient would be contraindicated in the use of acetaminophen?
a. COPD
b. Liver Disease
c. Chronic Alcoholic
d. Hyperthyroidism - ANSWER -b. Liver Disease
c. Chronic Alcoholic
*Due to Tylenol being hepatotoxic, and may cause Acute Hepatic Necrosis if
given in excessive amounts. These two patients already have a problem with their
liver function it would cause excess damage to the liver
What are the common Side Effects of Morphine?
a. Palpations
b. CNS depression
