NSG 520 COMPILED BOARD EXAMINATION SET 2026 CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+

NSG 520 COMPILED BOARD
EXAMINATION SET 2026 CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+

⩥ FLACC scale.
Answer: 0-10 scale
Used for infants and young children or pt who cannot express pain


Face
Legs
Activity
Cry
Consolability


⩥ Agonists.
Answer: activate receptors


⩥ Antagonists.
Answer: inactivate receptors by blocking


⩥ Most common side effects of opioid agonists.

,Answer: drowsiness
constipation
dilation of blood vessels
nausea, vomit


⩥ Non-opioid drugs.
Answer: acetaminophen
NSAIDs
antidepressants
antiepileptics
muscle relaxants
cannabinoids


⩥ OPIOID agonist drugs.
Answer: morphine - acute severe pain
oxymorphone
codein
fentanyl - long term severe pain
hydrocodone
hydromorphone
oxycodone - sustained release given 2-4x/day
tramadol

, ⩥ Opioid overdose tx.
Answer: narcane or naloxone nasal spray


⩥ opioid teaching.
Answer: Assess resp & O2 before giving
Ask about constipation
Ok for pregnancy & peds
Assess pain before and after
take w. food
teach deep breathing
swallow ER meds whole
Hold if resp <12


IF resp <8
1. call pt name
2. shake arm gently and firmly
3. squeeze trapezius
4. apply pressure to nailbed
CALL FOR HELP!!!


⩥ Acetaminophen.