Galen NUR 210 Exam 1 Clinical Pharmacology and
Nursing Reference Guide: Detailed Overview of
Drug Classifications, Mechanisms of Action,
Therapeutic Uses, Adverse Effects, Toxicity Levels,
Nursing Considerations, Patient Education,
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Special
Population Considerations, and Medication
Administration Protocols for Anxiolytics, Sedatives,
Hypnotics, CNS Stimulants, Local and General
Anesthetics, Antiepileptics, Antipsychotics,
Antidepressants, Mood Stabilizers, Analgesics,
Anti-inflammatory Agents, Cardiovascular
Medications, Endocrine Therapies, and
Antimicrobial Agents Exam Questions Verified and
Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales
Latest Updated 2026
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 Amphetamine-like drug
what should be monitored closely when taking methylphenidate?
height and weight
what does methylphenidate used to treat?
ADHD
Benzodiazepine antagonist
flumazenil
Lidocaine ( classification)
local anesthetic
Spinal/Epidural (classification)
spinal anesthetic
phenytoin classification
Hydantoin
what is the therapeutic range for phenytoin?
10-20
what is phenytoin used to treat
seizures
special side effects of phenytoin include
pink-red/brown urine and gingival hyperplasia
patients taking phenytoin should increase their intake of
Nursing Reference Guide: Detailed Overview of
Drug Classifications, Mechanisms of Action,
Therapeutic Uses, Adverse Effects, Toxicity Levels,
Nursing Considerations, Patient Education,
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Special
Population Considerations, and Medication
Administration Protocols for Anxiolytics, Sedatives,
Hypnotics, CNS Stimulants, Local and General
Anesthetics, Antiepileptics, Antipsychotics,
Antidepressants, Mood Stabilizers, Analgesics,
Anti-inflammatory Agents, Cardiovascular
Medications, Endocrine Therapies, and
Antimicrobial Agents Exam Questions Verified and
Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales
Latest Updated 2026
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 Amphetamine-like drug
what should be monitored closely when taking methylphenidate?
height and weight
what does methylphenidate used to treat?
ADHD
Benzodiazepine antagonist
flumazenil
Lidocaine ( classification)
local anesthetic
Spinal/Epidural (classification)
spinal anesthetic
phenytoin classification
Hydantoin
what is the therapeutic range for phenytoin?
10-20
what is phenytoin used to treat
seizures
special side effects of phenytoin include
pink-red/brown urine and gingival hyperplasia
patients taking phenytoin should increase their intake of
