NSG 318 Final Exam Latest Update 2024-2025
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4 components of pharmacokinetics - CORRECT ANSWER: absorption
distribution
metabolism
excretion
A1c lab - CORRECT ANSWER: check before administering insulin to see if patient is
compliant
acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWER: 4 g/day (2 if taken frequently)
NOT an anti-inflammatory
liver enzyme tests!
acquired resistance - CORRECT ANSWER: type of resistance that is caused by prior
exposure to an antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was
for a certain bacteria
Acyclovir (Zovarix) - CORRECT ANSWER: antiviral drug used for the treatment of
herpes simplex virus and varicella
important to increase fluids
phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time
nephrotoxic
alendronate (fosamax) - CORRECT ANSWER: used for prevention/treatment of
osteoporosis in men/post-menopausal women
,contraindicated: hypercalcemia
must be able to stand/sit upright for 30 min after taking (prevents esophageal burns)
allopurinol - CORRECT ANSWER: antigout
prevents gout attacks (more for chronic)
don't take on empty stomach due to GI distress
increase fluids, monitor urine output, yearly eye exam, avoid purine foods
Alpha 1 receptors - CORRECT ANSWER: increases cardiac contractility
pupils dilate
vasoconstriction
decreased salivary gland secretions
prostate/bladder contraction
Alpha 2 receptors - CORRECT ANSWER: inhibits NE release
vasodilation
decreases BP
decreases GI motility and tone
aluminum hydroxide - CORRECT ANSWER: antiulcer: antacid
used to neutralize hydrochloric acid and should be taken 1-3 hours after meals for best
results
Amoxicillin - CORRECT ANSWER: penicillin that is commonly used for otitis media,
tonsilitis, and urinary tract infections
broad-spectrum
monitor urinary output (if less than 30mL/hr, decrease the dose)
tongue/tooth discoloration
superinfection - vaginitis
, anaphylactic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER: a reaction to a drug that may begin with
shortness of breath and can lead to vascular collapse, laryngeal edema,
bronchospasms, and cardiac arrest.
antacids - CORRECT ANSWER: OTC drugs that should not be taken at the same time
as azithromycin (Zithromax) or levofloxacin (Levaquin)
antibacterial adverse reaction (allergic reaction) - CORRECT ANSWER:
hypersensitivity, rash, pruritus, hives, anaphylactic shock
antibacterial adverse reaction (organ toxicity) - CORRECT ANSWER: ear, liver, kidney
antibacterial adverse reaction (superinfection) - CORRECT ANSWER: secondary
infection when normal flora is killed
usual sites: mouth, skin, resp tract, GU tract, intestines
anticholinergic effects - CORRECT ANSWER: dryness (decreased salivation)
hot/red
urinary retention/decreased peristalsis
dilated pupils
increased HR
aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER: 15-30 mg/dL
excessive bleeding
GI distress (give w food)
hearing loss
can give as enteric coated to help w GI distress (will take longer to dissolve)
Atenolol - CORRECT ANSWER: beta blocker, suppresses RAAS
Actual Exam from Credible Source with 110
Questions and 100% Verified Detailed Correct
Answers Guaranteed A+ Approved by Professor
4 components of pharmacokinetics - CORRECT ANSWER: absorption
distribution
metabolism
excretion
A1c lab - CORRECT ANSWER: check before administering insulin to see if patient is
compliant
acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWER: 4 g/day (2 if taken frequently)
NOT an anti-inflammatory
liver enzyme tests!
acquired resistance - CORRECT ANSWER: type of resistance that is caused by prior
exposure to an antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was
for a certain bacteria
Acyclovir (Zovarix) - CORRECT ANSWER: antiviral drug used for the treatment of
herpes simplex virus and varicella
important to increase fluids
phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time
nephrotoxic
alendronate (fosamax) - CORRECT ANSWER: used for prevention/treatment of
osteoporosis in men/post-menopausal women
,contraindicated: hypercalcemia
must be able to stand/sit upright for 30 min after taking (prevents esophageal burns)
allopurinol - CORRECT ANSWER: antigout
prevents gout attacks (more for chronic)
don't take on empty stomach due to GI distress
increase fluids, monitor urine output, yearly eye exam, avoid purine foods
Alpha 1 receptors - CORRECT ANSWER: increases cardiac contractility
pupils dilate
vasoconstriction
decreased salivary gland secretions
prostate/bladder contraction
Alpha 2 receptors - CORRECT ANSWER: inhibits NE release
vasodilation
decreases BP
decreases GI motility and tone
aluminum hydroxide - CORRECT ANSWER: antiulcer: antacid
used to neutralize hydrochloric acid and should be taken 1-3 hours after meals for best
results
Amoxicillin - CORRECT ANSWER: penicillin that is commonly used for otitis media,
tonsilitis, and urinary tract infections
broad-spectrum
monitor urinary output (if less than 30mL/hr, decrease the dose)
tongue/tooth discoloration
superinfection - vaginitis
, anaphylactic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER: a reaction to a drug that may begin with
shortness of breath and can lead to vascular collapse, laryngeal edema,
bronchospasms, and cardiac arrest.
antacids - CORRECT ANSWER: OTC drugs that should not be taken at the same time
as azithromycin (Zithromax) or levofloxacin (Levaquin)
antibacterial adverse reaction (allergic reaction) - CORRECT ANSWER:
hypersensitivity, rash, pruritus, hives, anaphylactic shock
antibacterial adverse reaction (organ toxicity) - CORRECT ANSWER: ear, liver, kidney
antibacterial adverse reaction (superinfection) - CORRECT ANSWER: secondary
infection when normal flora is killed
usual sites: mouth, skin, resp tract, GU tract, intestines
anticholinergic effects - CORRECT ANSWER: dryness (decreased salivation)
hot/red
urinary retention/decreased peristalsis
dilated pupils
increased HR
aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER: 15-30 mg/dL
excessive bleeding
GI distress (give w food)
hearing loss
can give as enteric coated to help w GI distress (will take longer to dissolve)
Atenolol - CORRECT ANSWER: beta blocker, suppresses RAAS
