NUR 283 COMP 1-3 MEDS| 2rd June
Galen 2026 Exam (NEW 2025/ 2026
Update) Transition to Registered
Nursing| Questions & Answers| Grade
A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)-
Galen
BP meds ((lisinopril, metoprolol, valsartan, etc) -
,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,DANGLE patient on the side of the bed before rising
and to change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension!
Epoetin Alfa - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,stimulates RBC production; used to
treat anemia and on patient's during chemotherapy; **increases Hgb as
an expected result of the medication. **MONITOR for signs of HTN,
stroke, blood clots and myocardial infarction.(stroke)
Neupogen (filgrastim): - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,bone marrow stimulant
produces WBC's WATCH for INCREASE in WBC's example: 2.6 goes
up to 6
Lithium discharge instructions: - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,lithium levels
decrease and can be caused by dehydration with long runs or strenuous
exercise.
Monitor for Lithium toxicity 2.0 or greater
MUST MAINTAIN adequate sodium (normal range 135-145) and fluids
2-3L daily to
, If patient requires 12 weeks of antibiotic therapy they will need a PICC
line for infusions DO NOT send an? - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,IV drug user
home with PICC line!!
MDRO's (multi-drug resistant organisms:
MRSA: drugs to treat: vancomycin, rifampin
VRE: drugs to treat: penicillin, amoxicillin
ESBL: drugs to treat: Meropenem
1. Resistance occurs when a client receiving 2 medications (first-line and
second-line medications) discontinues 1 of the medications.
2. The client briefly experiences some response from the single
medication but then large numbers of resistant organisms begin to grow.
3. The client, infectious again, transmits the drug-resistant organism to
other individuals.
4. As this event is repeated, an organism developsthat is resistant to
many of the first-line tuberculosis medications - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,
Transdermal patch patient teaching: - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,NEVER throw
it away in a trash can! It does not need to be covered while in the
shower, DO NOT place over an abrasion or bruise
Nitroglycerin - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,should be replaced after 3 months of
storage, if patient reports the nitro reduced their chest pain to a 3 they
should take another pill
Taken at the first sign of chest pain.
You may use nitroglycerin sublingual within 5 to 10 minutes before an
activity you think might cause chest pain.
Try to rest or stay seated when you take nitroglycerin (may cause
dizziness or fainting)
headache is a common side effect
Galen 2026 Exam (NEW 2025/ 2026
Update) Transition to Registered
Nursing| Questions & Answers| Grade
A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)-
Galen
BP meds ((lisinopril, metoprolol, valsartan, etc) -
,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,DANGLE patient on the side of the bed before rising
and to change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension!
Epoetin Alfa - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,stimulates RBC production; used to
treat anemia and on patient's during chemotherapy; **increases Hgb as
an expected result of the medication. **MONITOR for signs of HTN,
stroke, blood clots and myocardial infarction.(stroke)
Neupogen (filgrastim): - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,bone marrow stimulant
produces WBC's WATCH for INCREASE in WBC's example: 2.6 goes
up to 6
Lithium discharge instructions: - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,lithium levels
decrease and can be caused by dehydration with long runs or strenuous
exercise.
Monitor for Lithium toxicity 2.0 or greater
MUST MAINTAIN adequate sodium (normal range 135-145) and fluids
2-3L daily to
, If patient requires 12 weeks of antibiotic therapy they will need a PICC
line for infusions DO NOT send an? - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,IV drug user
home with PICC line!!
MDRO's (multi-drug resistant organisms:
MRSA: drugs to treat: vancomycin, rifampin
VRE: drugs to treat: penicillin, amoxicillin
ESBL: drugs to treat: Meropenem
1. Resistance occurs when a client receiving 2 medications (first-line and
second-line medications) discontinues 1 of the medications.
2. The client briefly experiences some response from the single
medication but then large numbers of resistant organisms begin to grow.
3. The client, infectious again, transmits the drug-resistant organism to
other individuals.
4. As this event is repeated, an organism developsthat is resistant to
many of the first-line tuberculosis medications - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,
Transdermal patch patient teaching: - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,NEVER throw
it away in a trash can! It does not need to be covered while in the
shower, DO NOT place over an abrasion or bruise
Nitroglycerin - ,,,,,,ANSWER,,,,,,,should be replaced after 3 months of
storage, if patient reports the nitro reduced their chest pain to a 3 they
should take another pill
Taken at the first sign of chest pain.
You may use nitroglycerin sublingual within 5 to 10 minutes before an
activity you think might cause chest pain.
Try to rest or stay seated when you take nitroglycerin (may cause
dizziness or fainting)
headache is a common side effect
