PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3
FINAL TEST PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED A+
◉ ibuprofen adverse reactions. Answer: hearing loss, bleeding leads
to GI anemia, anaphylaxis, renal failure
◉ ibuprofen side effects. Answer: GI upset, dizziness, headache,
bruising, tinnitus, rash, stomach ulcers, blood abnormalites
◉ ibuprofen interventions. Answer: monitor vs and signs for
bleeding in stool, gums, nose
◉ ibuprofen cautions. Answer: bleeding disorders, peptic ulcer, renal
impairment, asthma, pts on anticoagulant therapy
◉ ibuprofen pt teaching. Answer: inform provider if taking
anticoagulants, take with food, avoid ethanol, no smoking, report
changes in hearing
◉ benzodiazepines drug types. Answer: alprazolam, lorazepam,
midazolam
,◉ benzos action. Answer: increase the neurotransmitter gamma-
aminobutyric acid(GABA) to the GABA receptors, neuron excitability
is reduced *CNS depression*
◉ benzo areas of use. Answer: substance abuse withdrawl, acute
seizures, anxiety, conscious sedation for minor procedure
◉ benzo adverse reactions. Answer: hypotension, tachycardia,
respiratory depression, dependency, seizures
◉ benzo side effects. Answer: drowsiness, fatigue, decreased VS,
dizziness, memory impairment, blurred vision, headache
◉ benzo interventions. Answer: close monitor of VS and respiratory
status and LOC
◉ benzo cautions. Answer: older adult, pt with renal impair, pt on
other CNS depressants, pregnant women, pts with sleep apnea, pts
with resp depression, hypotension or alcoholism, sedation
◉ benzo pt teaching. Answer: do not drive, no ethanols, change
positions slowly, avoid other CNS depressant, inform provider of
pregnancy, DON'T discontinue abruptly, not long term use
, ◉ non - benzodiazepine med. Answer: zolpidem
◉ non benzo action. Answer: *CNS DEPRESSION,* neurotransmitter
inhibition
◉ non benzo areas of use. Answer: insomnia
◉ non benzo adverse reactions. Answer: physiological dependency,
hypotension, angioedema, renal failure
◉ non benzo side effects. Answer: drowsiness, hangover effect,
decreased BP/HR, complex sleep behaviors, vision changes, vivid
dream
◉ non benzo cautions. Answer: renal impairment, liver impairment,
pregnant women/ women in general, older adults, pts with
depression
◉ non benzo pt teaching. Answer: family members should monitor
with initial dosing, take at bedtime, allow sufficient time to sleep,
don't drive, avoid ethanol and CNS, change positions slowly, take on
empty stomach, encourage proper hygiene, report hangover feeling
and sleep behaviors, don't discontinue abruptly, short term use only
FINAL TEST PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED A+
◉ ibuprofen adverse reactions. Answer: hearing loss, bleeding leads
to GI anemia, anaphylaxis, renal failure
◉ ibuprofen side effects. Answer: GI upset, dizziness, headache,
bruising, tinnitus, rash, stomach ulcers, blood abnormalites
◉ ibuprofen interventions. Answer: monitor vs and signs for
bleeding in stool, gums, nose
◉ ibuprofen cautions. Answer: bleeding disorders, peptic ulcer, renal
impairment, asthma, pts on anticoagulant therapy
◉ ibuprofen pt teaching. Answer: inform provider if taking
anticoagulants, take with food, avoid ethanol, no smoking, report
changes in hearing
◉ benzodiazepines drug types. Answer: alprazolam, lorazepam,
midazolam
,◉ benzos action. Answer: increase the neurotransmitter gamma-
aminobutyric acid(GABA) to the GABA receptors, neuron excitability
is reduced *CNS depression*
◉ benzo areas of use. Answer: substance abuse withdrawl, acute
seizures, anxiety, conscious sedation for minor procedure
◉ benzo adverse reactions. Answer: hypotension, tachycardia,
respiratory depression, dependency, seizures
◉ benzo side effects. Answer: drowsiness, fatigue, decreased VS,
dizziness, memory impairment, blurred vision, headache
◉ benzo interventions. Answer: close monitor of VS and respiratory
status and LOC
◉ benzo cautions. Answer: older adult, pt with renal impair, pt on
other CNS depressants, pregnant women, pts with sleep apnea, pts
with resp depression, hypotension or alcoholism, sedation
◉ benzo pt teaching. Answer: do not drive, no ethanols, change
positions slowly, avoid other CNS depressant, inform provider of
pregnancy, DON'T discontinue abruptly, not long term use
, ◉ non - benzodiazepine med. Answer: zolpidem
◉ non benzo action. Answer: *CNS DEPRESSION,* neurotransmitter
inhibition
◉ non benzo areas of use. Answer: insomnia
◉ non benzo adverse reactions. Answer: physiological dependency,
hypotension, angioedema, renal failure
◉ non benzo side effects. Answer: drowsiness, hangover effect,
decreased BP/HR, complex sleep behaviors, vision changes, vivid
dream
◉ non benzo cautions. Answer: renal impairment, liver impairment,
pregnant women/ women in general, older adults, pts with
depression
◉ non benzo pt teaching. Answer: family members should monitor
with initial dosing, take at bedtime, allow sufficient time to sleep,
don't drive, avoid ethanol and CNS, change positions slowly, take on
empty stomach, encourage proper hygiene, report hangover feeling
and sleep behaviors, don't discontinue abruptly, short term use only
