NUR 316 Pharm Exam 1 Study Guide | Actual study
| Spring 2026 | Questions and Answers
Know generic names of drugs, classification the drug belongs to, and the therapeutic use(s) -
ANSWER-*
NSAIDs - ANSWER--Aspirin (ASA)
-Ibuprofen (Motrin)
-Ketorolac (Toradol)- only NSAID with parenteral route; used to treat moderate to severe pain
-Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Narcotic Analgesics - ANSWER--Fentanyl (Duragesic, Sublimaze)
-Morphine
-Naloxone (Narcan)
-Percocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen)
-Codeine
Respiratory Meds - ANSWER--Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
-Fexofenadine (Allegra)
-Pseudophedrine: adm by mouth
-Ephedrine -adrenergic decongestant adm -topically
-Flunisolide (AeroBid)
-Dextromethorphan (Benylin and others)
-Guaifenesin (Robitussin DM, Mucinex,others)
-Albuterol (Ventolin)
-Salmeterol (Serevent)
, -Ipratropium (Atrovent)
-Montelukast (Singulair)
-Beclomethasone (Beclovent)
-Cromolyn sodium (Intal)
What does the thyroid do? What does it affect? - ANSWER--Thyroid hormones act throughout
the body, influencing metabolism, growth and development, body temperature, and brain
development
-Mood: Unusual nervousness, Restlessness, Anxiety, Irritability, Mild to severe fatigue,
Depression
-Weight gain or loss
-Increased sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
-Bowel movement changes
-Menstrual irregularities
Know hyper/hypo thyroidism
-Levothyroxine
-Propylthiouracil - ANSWER-Hypothyroidism-thyroid replacement-levothyroxine
Hyperthyroidism-antithyroid medication-propylthiouracil
Serious side effects to the anti thyroid drugs - ANSWER-Joint aches.
Changes in taste
Nausea
| Spring 2026 | Questions and Answers
Know generic names of drugs, classification the drug belongs to, and the therapeutic use(s) -
ANSWER-*
NSAIDs - ANSWER--Aspirin (ASA)
-Ibuprofen (Motrin)
-Ketorolac (Toradol)- only NSAID with parenteral route; used to treat moderate to severe pain
-Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Narcotic Analgesics - ANSWER--Fentanyl (Duragesic, Sublimaze)
-Morphine
-Naloxone (Narcan)
-Percocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen)
-Codeine
Respiratory Meds - ANSWER--Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
-Fexofenadine (Allegra)
-Pseudophedrine: adm by mouth
-Ephedrine -adrenergic decongestant adm -topically
-Flunisolide (AeroBid)
-Dextromethorphan (Benylin and others)
-Guaifenesin (Robitussin DM, Mucinex,others)
-Albuterol (Ventolin)
-Salmeterol (Serevent)
, -Ipratropium (Atrovent)
-Montelukast (Singulair)
-Beclomethasone (Beclovent)
-Cromolyn sodium (Intal)
What does the thyroid do? What does it affect? - ANSWER--Thyroid hormones act throughout
the body, influencing metabolism, growth and development, body temperature, and brain
development
-Mood: Unusual nervousness, Restlessness, Anxiety, Irritability, Mild to severe fatigue,
Depression
-Weight gain or loss
-Increased sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
-Bowel movement changes
-Menstrual irregularities
Know hyper/hypo thyroidism
-Levothyroxine
-Propylthiouracil - ANSWER-Hypothyroidism-thyroid replacement-levothyroxine
Hyperthyroidism-antithyroid medication-propylthiouracil
Serious side effects to the anti thyroid drugs - ANSWER-Joint aches.
Changes in taste
Nausea
