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Galen NUR 210 Exam 1 Modules 1-3
2026 | Actual Questions And Answers
Aripiprazole - correct-answer -Classification: atypical antipsychotic
Uses: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Tourette syndrome, Autism, psychotic
disorders
Action: Interferes with dopamine and serotonin receptors
Side Effects: sedation, photosensitivity, orthostatic hypotension, blurred vision,
constipation, urinary retention, sexual dysfunction
Adverse Effects: EPS, NMS, blood dyscrasias, tachycardia, tardive dyskinesia,
suicide ideation
Contraindications: renal/ liver impairment, Parkinson's disease, CNS depression
Interactions: alcohol, hypnotics, CNS depressants, antiseizure meds, antacids,
herbal products, grapefruit products, DM meds
Eval/Monitor/Teach: avoid alcohol/ CNS depressants, no grapefruit products,
monitor for EPS/ NMS symptoms, do not stop abruptly, monitor BG levels in
diabetics, can increase
anxiolytics (antianxiety) - correct-answer -•Treats anxiety and insomnia
•Benzodiazepines and Tranquilizers
, 2
•Benzodiazepines
•Lorazepam
•Treats anxiety
•Status epilepticus
•Sedation induction
•Insomnia
•Side effects
•Sedation
•Dizziness
•Headache
•Dry mouth
•Don't stop abruptly - will see withdrawal symptoms, no alcohol
Benzodiazepine antagonist - correct-answer -Flumazenil
Lorazepam - correct-answer -Classification: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety, pre-op sedation, sleep disorders
Action: Alters dopamine
Side Effects: lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, headache, dry mouth
Adverse Effects: hypotension, depression, dependence, liver failure
, 3
Contraindications: respiratory depression, allergy Interactions: other CNS
depressants, alcohol, tobacco Eval/Monitor/Teach: monitor for signs of
depression/ suicidal ideation, monitor renal/ hepatic function, use caution in older
adults. do not drive
Haloperidol - correct-answer -Classification: non-phenothiazine antipsychotic
Uses: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Tourette syndrome, Autism, psychotic
disorders
Action: Alters dopamine
Side Effects: sedation, photosensitivity, orthostatic hypotension, blurred vision,
constipation, urinary retention, sexual dysfunction
Adverse Effects: EPS, NMS, blood dyscrasias, tachycardia, tardive dyskinesia
Contraindications: renal/ liver impairment, Parkinson's disease, CNS depression
Interactions: alcohol, hypnotics, CNS depressants, antiseizure meds, antacids,
herbal products, grapefruit products, DM meds
Eval/Monitor/Teach: avoid alcohol/ CNS depressants, no grapefruit products,
monitor for EPS/ NMS symptoms, do not stop abruptly, monitor WBC for
agranulocytosis
Antidepressants/mood stabilizers - correct-answer -•Used for depression,
hopelessness, helplessness
•5 classes
•TCA - tricyclic antidepressant (major depression)
•SSRI - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (most common)
, 4
•SNRI - serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
•Atypical antidepressants
•MAOI - monoamine oxidase inhibitors (last choice)
•Types of depression
•Reactive depression
•Job/divorce
•Major
•Interferes with daily life
•Bipolar
•Really high euphoric
•Really low depression
TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants) - correct-answer -•Major depression
•Blocks the uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin in brain
•Takes 2-4 weeks to see improvement
•Should see
•Increased mood
•Increased interest in daily life
•Decreased insomnia
•Given at night - sedating
•Gradually reduce drug to reduce side effects related to withdrawal
•Side effects
Galen NUR 210 Exam 1 Modules 1-3
2026 | Actual Questions And Answers
Aripiprazole - correct-answer -Classification: atypical antipsychotic
Uses: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Tourette syndrome, Autism, psychotic
disorders
Action: Interferes with dopamine and serotonin receptors
Side Effects: sedation, photosensitivity, orthostatic hypotension, blurred vision,
constipation, urinary retention, sexual dysfunction
Adverse Effects: EPS, NMS, blood dyscrasias, tachycardia, tardive dyskinesia,
suicide ideation
Contraindications: renal/ liver impairment, Parkinson's disease, CNS depression
Interactions: alcohol, hypnotics, CNS depressants, antiseizure meds, antacids,
herbal products, grapefruit products, DM meds
Eval/Monitor/Teach: avoid alcohol/ CNS depressants, no grapefruit products,
monitor for EPS/ NMS symptoms, do not stop abruptly, monitor BG levels in
diabetics, can increase
anxiolytics (antianxiety) - correct-answer -•Treats anxiety and insomnia
•Benzodiazepines and Tranquilizers
, 2
•Benzodiazepines
•Lorazepam
•Treats anxiety
•Status epilepticus
•Sedation induction
•Insomnia
•Side effects
•Sedation
•Dizziness
•Headache
•Dry mouth
•Don't stop abruptly - will see withdrawal symptoms, no alcohol
Benzodiazepine antagonist - correct-answer -Flumazenil
Lorazepam - correct-answer -Classification: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety, pre-op sedation, sleep disorders
Action: Alters dopamine
Side Effects: lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, headache, dry mouth
Adverse Effects: hypotension, depression, dependence, liver failure
, 3
Contraindications: respiratory depression, allergy Interactions: other CNS
depressants, alcohol, tobacco Eval/Monitor/Teach: monitor for signs of
depression/ suicidal ideation, monitor renal/ hepatic function, use caution in older
adults. do not drive
Haloperidol - correct-answer -Classification: non-phenothiazine antipsychotic
Uses: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Tourette syndrome, Autism, psychotic
disorders
Action: Alters dopamine
Side Effects: sedation, photosensitivity, orthostatic hypotension, blurred vision,
constipation, urinary retention, sexual dysfunction
Adverse Effects: EPS, NMS, blood dyscrasias, tachycardia, tardive dyskinesia
Contraindications: renal/ liver impairment, Parkinson's disease, CNS depression
Interactions: alcohol, hypnotics, CNS depressants, antiseizure meds, antacids,
herbal products, grapefruit products, DM meds
Eval/Monitor/Teach: avoid alcohol/ CNS depressants, no grapefruit products,
monitor for EPS/ NMS symptoms, do not stop abruptly, monitor WBC for
agranulocytosis
Antidepressants/mood stabilizers - correct-answer -•Used for depression,
hopelessness, helplessness
•5 classes
•TCA - tricyclic antidepressant (major depression)
•SSRI - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (most common)
, 4
•SNRI - serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
•Atypical antidepressants
•MAOI - monoamine oxidase inhibitors (last choice)
•Types of depression
•Reactive depression
•Job/divorce
•Major
•Interferes with daily life
•Bipolar
•Really high euphoric
•Really low depression
TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants) - correct-answer -•Major depression
•Blocks the uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin in brain
•Takes 2-4 weeks to see improvement
•Should see
•Increased mood
•Increased interest in daily life
•Decreased insomnia
•Given at night - sedating
•Gradually reduce drug to reduce side effects related to withdrawal
•Side effects
