NURS 615 Exam 3 Study Guide | 2026
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Maryville University
What are first-line medications for acute pain management? -CORRECTANSWER
NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Aspirin, Toradol, and Mobic.
What are the adverse effects of NSAIDs? -CORRECTANSWER Gastrointestinal issues
like nausea and heartburn, mild headaches, and dizziness.
What are contraindications for NSAIDs? -CORRECTANSWER History of ulcers,
Crohn's disease, GI bleeding, liver or kidney disease, heart disease, bleeding or platelet
disorders, unmanaged hypertension, and pregnancy.
What are symptoms of salicylate toxicity? -CORRECTANSWER Nausea/vomiting,
diaphoresis, tinnitus, hyperventilation, and respiratory alkalosis.
What is the reason for the black box warning on NSAIDs? -CORRECTANSWER
Increased risk of cardiovascular events and gastrointestinal bleeding.
What is acetaminophen used for? -CORRECTANSWER It is used for pain relief and
fever reduction.
, What are the contraindications for acetaminophen? -CORRECTANSWER Alcohol
abuse, liver or kidney disease, and malnutrition.
What are signs and symptoms of acetaminophen toxicity? -CORRECTANSWER Signs
of liver damage/failure include jaundice, confusion, and abdominal pain.
What is the difference between opioid agonists, partial agonists, and antagonists? -
CORRECTANSWER Agonists fully activate opioid receptors (e.g., Morphine), partial
agonists activate them to a lesser degree (e.g., Buprenorphine), and antagonists bind
without activation (e.g., Naloxone).
What is allopurinol used for? -CORRECTANSWER It is the first-line agent for lowering
urate levels in gout treatment.
What are the adverse effects of allopurinol? -CORRECTANSWER Rash,
gastrointestinal upset, and liver function abnormalities.
What medications are used for acute gout flares? -CORRECTANSWER NSAIDs,
glucocorticoids, and colchicine.
What are the adverse effects of colchicine? -CORRECTANSWER Nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Update with complete solutions -
Maryville University
What are first-line medications for acute pain management? -CORRECTANSWER
NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Aspirin, Toradol, and Mobic.
What are the adverse effects of NSAIDs? -CORRECTANSWER Gastrointestinal issues
like nausea and heartburn, mild headaches, and dizziness.
What are contraindications for NSAIDs? -CORRECTANSWER History of ulcers,
Crohn's disease, GI bleeding, liver or kidney disease, heart disease, bleeding or platelet
disorders, unmanaged hypertension, and pregnancy.
What are symptoms of salicylate toxicity? -CORRECTANSWER Nausea/vomiting,
diaphoresis, tinnitus, hyperventilation, and respiratory alkalosis.
What is the reason for the black box warning on NSAIDs? -CORRECTANSWER
Increased risk of cardiovascular events and gastrointestinal bleeding.
What is acetaminophen used for? -CORRECTANSWER It is used for pain relief and
fever reduction.
, What are the contraindications for acetaminophen? -CORRECTANSWER Alcohol
abuse, liver or kidney disease, and malnutrition.
What are signs and symptoms of acetaminophen toxicity? -CORRECTANSWER Signs
of liver damage/failure include jaundice, confusion, and abdominal pain.
What is the difference between opioid agonists, partial agonists, and antagonists? -
CORRECTANSWER Agonists fully activate opioid receptors (e.g., Morphine), partial
agonists activate them to a lesser degree (e.g., Buprenorphine), and antagonists bind
without activation (e.g., Naloxone).
What is allopurinol used for? -CORRECTANSWER It is the first-line agent for lowering
urate levels in gout treatment.
What are the adverse effects of allopurinol? -CORRECTANSWER Rash,
gastrointestinal upset, and liver function abnormalities.
What medications are used for acute gout flares? -CORRECTANSWER NSAIDs,
glucocorticoids, and colchicine.
What are the adverse effects of colchicine? -CORRECTANSWER Nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
