NUR160 /NUR 160 FINAL EXAM 2024 NEWEST EXAM
COMPLETE 230 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Schedule II - ANSWER: script available with no refills; opiates and ativan
NSAID - ANSWER: Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs; can cause a GI Bleed, Low
blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease
antibiotics - ANSWER: treat infections; kill of the friendly flora; can cause a second
infection
timolol - ANSWER: beta blocker; antihypertensive; most common side effects:
shortness of breath, insomnia, dizziness, double vision, nausea, abdominal pain, joint
and muscle pain
tamoxifen - ANSWER: antineoplastic (breast cancer); most common side effects are
dizziness and headaches
aspirin - ANSWER: NSAID; antipyretic; antiplatelet; most common side effects are
nausea, vomiting, GI bleed, hypoglycemia, rash, and dizziness
Coumadin (Warfarin) - ANSWER: anticoagulant; most common side effect is
bleeding; labs are PT/INR
Heparin - ANSWER: anticoagulant; most common side effects are fever, rash,
diarrhea, chills and headache. labs are PTT
Morphine - ANSWER: Schedule II; opiod analgesic; for moderate to severe pain. Side
effects are respiratory depression, bradycardia, sedation, confusion, dizziness,
euphoria, nausea, and vomiting
Fentanyl Patch - ANSWER: Schedule II; opiod analgesic; for moderate to severe pain;
most common side effects are respiratory depression, respiratory arrest,
bradycardia, confusion, dizziness, euphoria, and sedation. Take 12 hours to set in;
usually replace every 72 hours
percocet - ANSWER: oxycodone aceteminophen; schedule II; opiod analgesic; side
effects are respiratory depression, drowsiness, dizziness,, confusion, headache,
sedation, euphoria, nausea, and vomiting.
Norco - ANSWER: Hydrocodone bitartrate acetaminophen; schedule II; antitussive
opiod analgesic; most common side effects are drowsiness, respiratoy depression,
pulmonary edema, confusion, tachycardia, bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, anorexia,
and constipation.
, What is the max dose for tylenol? - ANSWER: 4g or 4000mg per day
Tylenol - ANSWER: acetaminophen; antipyretic; for mild to moderate pain; most
common side effects are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, seizures, renal failure,
and liver damage.
Flomax - ANSWER: Alpha blocker; used for BPH; for both men and women; most
common side effects are low BP, dizziness, headache and decrease libido
Proscar - ANSWER: hormone, androgen inhibitor. ONLY FOR MEN. Women should
avoid handling unless wearing gloves. Most common side effects are impotence,
decreased libido, and sexual dysfunction
Fosamax - ANSWER: bone-reabsorption inhibitor. prevents the breakdown of bones.
take by mouth, can cause esophageal irritation. always take on an empty stomach,
with a full glass of water and in high fowlers position for 30 mins
albuterol - ANSWER: bronchodialator, is used for bronchoconstriction, inflammation,
and increased secretions. considered the "rescue inhaler" most common side effects
are tremors, anxiety, restlessness, tachycardia, and irritability
lopressor - ANSWER: metoprolol beta blocker; lowers BP and HR. always check both
before administering. most common side effects are shortness of breath, cold hands
and feet, insomnia, fatigue, and depression
What do blood thinners have in common? - ANSWER: the all thin the blood
What is the main side effect of blood thinners? - ANSWER: bleeding and black tarry
stools
What are black box warnings? - ANSWER: Serious health hazards if medication is
misused
Which pain medication is used for mild to moderate pain? - ANSWER: tylenol
What schedule are opiates? - ANSWER: Schedule II
What is the most common side effect of opiates? - ANSWER: respiratory depression
What medication immediate helps shortness of breath? - ANSWER: Albuterol
What does prednisone do? - ANSWER: treats inflammation
What medication can cause a potassium imbalance? - ANSWER: lasix
What is a normal pH? - ANSWER: 7.35-7.45
COMPLETE 230 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Schedule II - ANSWER: script available with no refills; opiates and ativan
NSAID - ANSWER: Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs; can cause a GI Bleed, Low
blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease
antibiotics - ANSWER: treat infections; kill of the friendly flora; can cause a second
infection
timolol - ANSWER: beta blocker; antihypertensive; most common side effects:
shortness of breath, insomnia, dizziness, double vision, nausea, abdominal pain, joint
and muscle pain
tamoxifen - ANSWER: antineoplastic (breast cancer); most common side effects are
dizziness and headaches
aspirin - ANSWER: NSAID; antipyretic; antiplatelet; most common side effects are
nausea, vomiting, GI bleed, hypoglycemia, rash, and dizziness
Coumadin (Warfarin) - ANSWER: anticoagulant; most common side effect is
bleeding; labs are PT/INR
Heparin - ANSWER: anticoagulant; most common side effects are fever, rash,
diarrhea, chills and headache. labs are PTT
Morphine - ANSWER: Schedule II; opiod analgesic; for moderate to severe pain. Side
effects are respiratory depression, bradycardia, sedation, confusion, dizziness,
euphoria, nausea, and vomiting
Fentanyl Patch - ANSWER: Schedule II; opiod analgesic; for moderate to severe pain;
most common side effects are respiratory depression, respiratory arrest,
bradycardia, confusion, dizziness, euphoria, and sedation. Take 12 hours to set in;
usually replace every 72 hours
percocet - ANSWER: oxycodone aceteminophen; schedule II; opiod analgesic; side
effects are respiratory depression, drowsiness, dizziness,, confusion, headache,
sedation, euphoria, nausea, and vomiting.
Norco - ANSWER: Hydrocodone bitartrate acetaminophen; schedule II; antitussive
opiod analgesic; most common side effects are drowsiness, respiratoy depression,
pulmonary edema, confusion, tachycardia, bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, anorexia,
and constipation.
, What is the max dose for tylenol? - ANSWER: 4g or 4000mg per day
Tylenol - ANSWER: acetaminophen; antipyretic; for mild to moderate pain; most
common side effects are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, seizures, renal failure,
and liver damage.
Flomax - ANSWER: Alpha blocker; used for BPH; for both men and women; most
common side effects are low BP, dizziness, headache and decrease libido
Proscar - ANSWER: hormone, androgen inhibitor. ONLY FOR MEN. Women should
avoid handling unless wearing gloves. Most common side effects are impotence,
decreased libido, and sexual dysfunction
Fosamax - ANSWER: bone-reabsorption inhibitor. prevents the breakdown of bones.
take by mouth, can cause esophageal irritation. always take on an empty stomach,
with a full glass of water and in high fowlers position for 30 mins
albuterol - ANSWER: bronchodialator, is used for bronchoconstriction, inflammation,
and increased secretions. considered the "rescue inhaler" most common side effects
are tremors, anxiety, restlessness, tachycardia, and irritability
lopressor - ANSWER: metoprolol beta blocker; lowers BP and HR. always check both
before administering. most common side effects are shortness of breath, cold hands
and feet, insomnia, fatigue, and depression
What do blood thinners have in common? - ANSWER: the all thin the blood
What is the main side effect of blood thinners? - ANSWER: bleeding and black tarry
stools
What are black box warnings? - ANSWER: Serious health hazards if medication is
misused
Which pain medication is used for mild to moderate pain? - ANSWER: tylenol
What schedule are opiates? - ANSWER: Schedule II
What is the most common side effect of opiates? - ANSWER: respiratory depression
What medication immediate helps shortness of breath? - ANSWER: Albuterol
What does prednisone do? - ANSWER: treats inflammation
What medication can cause a potassium imbalance? - ANSWER: lasix
What is a normal pH? - ANSWER: 7.35-7.45
