NUR1141 Final Exam: Pharmacology,
Medication Administration & Nursing
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✔ Updated content based on current academic standards
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• Midterm reviews
• Weekly study sessions
• Catching up on difficult topics
• Boosting grades and overall academic performance
,Whether you’re preparing days or weeks in advance, this guide provides the support, clarity,
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study smarter, not harder.
A must-have resource for students who want results.
How should ibuprofen (Motrin) be taken? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓With food to prevent
GI upset or irritation.
What are normal side effects of glaucoma eye drops? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Burning,
stinging, and eye discomfort.
What is the classification of Alcon (pilocarpine)? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Cholinergic.
What medication decreases uric acid levels for gout? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Allopurinol.
What are the rights of medication administration? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Right patient,
right medication, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation, right to refuse.
What do otic antibiotics treat? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Ear infections.
What is the use of sunscreen? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Prophylaxis of skin cancer.
What is the definition of half-life? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Time taken to eliminate one
half of the original antibiotic dose in serum.
,What is an adverse effect? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓An unexpected unpleasant or
unwanted effect while taking a medication.
What is drug tolerance? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Diminished response to a drug due to
repeated use.
What are the major organs of drug elimination? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Liver and
kidney.
Why is it important to follow the rights of medication administration? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓To prevent medical errors.
What is the most severe side effect of opioids? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Respiratory
depression and vomiting.
What is the use of Narcan? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Reverses the effects of an opioid
almost immediately.
What class does Ativan belong to? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Benzodiazepine.
What is the drug class of beta blockers? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Sympathetic nervous
system receptor drug class.
What is the purpose of parasympathomimetics? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Drugs that
mimic the effects of acetylcholine.
What do high peak levels indicate when monitoring? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Highest
blood level; if too high, drug toxicity may occur.
, What are nosocomial infections? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Infections acquired during the
course of treatment from a healthcare facility.
What is the drug class of gentamicin (Garamycin)? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Aminoglycoside.
What does amoxicillin treat? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Gram positive bacteria such as
Streptococcus, Enterococcus, and Staphylococcus.
What is the action of dextromethorphan (Delsym)? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Anti-tussive
medication that reduces coughing.
What is the drug classification of Benadryl? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Antihistamine.
What is the use of guaifenesin (Mucinex)? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Expectorant that
thins mucus in the respiratory tract.
What vital sign should be monitored while a patient is on diltiazem (Cartia)? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Blood pressure.
What is the purpose of diuretics? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Decrease stroke volume and
increase urinary output.
Which diuretic is potassium-sparing? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Aldactone
(Spironolactone).
Medication Administration & Nursing
Principles-General Exam Study Guide –
Practice Questions & Verified Answers
Looking for a reliable way to ace your exams with confidence? This comprehensive study
guide is designed to help students fully understand course material, sharpen critical thinking
skills, and perform at their best in assessments.
Unlike basic revision notes, this resource focuses on exam-style practice questions that mirror
the structure, difficulty, and expectations of real exams. Every question is paired with clear,
accurate answers and detailed explanations, ensuring you understand why an answer is
correct—not just what to memorize.
What You’ll Get Inside:
✔ Extensive coverage of essential and frequently tested topics
✔ Exam-level practice questions aligned with course objectives
✔ Step-by-step explanations to simplify complex concepts
✔ Clean, structured formatting for fast and effective revision
✔ Updated content based on current academic standards
Why Students Love This Guide:
This study resource is perfect for last-minute revision, structured study planning, and
strengthening weak areas. It helps you identify knowledge gaps, improve test-taking
strategies, and approach exams with clarity and confidence.
Ideal For:
• Final exam preparation
• Midterm reviews
• Weekly study sessions
• Catching up on difficult topics
• Boosting grades and overall academic performance
,Whether you’re preparing days or weeks in advance, this guide provides the support, clarity,
and practice needed to succeed. It is a powerful supplementary tool designed to help you
study smarter, not harder.
A must-have resource for students who want results.
How should ibuprofen (Motrin) be taken? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓With food to prevent
GI upset or irritation.
What are normal side effects of glaucoma eye drops? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Burning,
stinging, and eye discomfort.
What is the classification of Alcon (pilocarpine)? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Cholinergic.
What medication decreases uric acid levels for gout? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Allopurinol.
What are the rights of medication administration? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Right patient,
right medication, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation, right to refuse.
What do otic antibiotics treat? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Ear infections.
What is the use of sunscreen? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Prophylaxis of skin cancer.
What is the definition of half-life? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Time taken to eliminate one
half of the original antibiotic dose in serum.
,What is an adverse effect? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓An unexpected unpleasant or
unwanted effect while taking a medication.
What is drug tolerance? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Diminished response to a drug due to
repeated use.
What are the major organs of drug elimination? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Liver and
kidney.
Why is it important to follow the rights of medication administration? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓To prevent medical errors.
What is the most severe side effect of opioids? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Respiratory
depression and vomiting.
What is the use of Narcan? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Reverses the effects of an opioid
almost immediately.
What class does Ativan belong to? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Benzodiazepine.
What is the drug class of beta blockers? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Sympathetic nervous
system receptor drug class.
What is the purpose of parasympathomimetics? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Drugs that
mimic the effects of acetylcholine.
What do high peak levels indicate when monitoring? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Highest
blood level; if too high, drug toxicity may occur.
, What are nosocomial infections? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Infections acquired during the
course of treatment from a healthcare facility.
What is the drug class of gentamicin (Garamycin)? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Aminoglycoside.
What does amoxicillin treat? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Gram positive bacteria such as
Streptococcus, Enterococcus, and Staphylococcus.
What is the action of dextromethorphan (Delsym)? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Anti-tussive
medication that reduces coughing.
What is the drug classification of Benadryl? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Antihistamine.
What is the use of guaifenesin (Mucinex)? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Expectorant that
thins mucus in the respiratory tract.
What vital sign should be monitored while a patient is on diltiazem (Cartia)? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Blood pressure.
What is the purpose of diuretics? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Decrease stroke volume and
increase urinary output.
Which diuretic is potassium-sparing? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Aldactone
(Spironolactone).
