9/6/25, 9:14
AM
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 KEISER UNIVERSITY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (30)
MOA = Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins (COX-1 &
COX-2)
Salicylates • Blocks the inflammatory response
antipyretic (anti-fever) & analgesic (pain-blocking)
Prototype = Aspirin anticoagulant
(ASA) anti-inflammatory
Indications = mild to moderate pain, fever, and
inflammatory conditions
• Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)
• inhibits platelet aggregation
Patient Teaching = Adverse effects = GI upset = nausea
• avoid alcohol • Salycitism
• signs of tinnitus
bleeding include: • Bleeding abnormalities (check PT/INR)
sharp pain,
• Renal impairment
tenderness, blood
in their stool
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• take with food/liquid • Reye's syndrome ( don't give to children with fever)
MOA = Inhibits synthesis of
prostaglandins (COX-1 & COX-2)*
anti-inflammatory
analgesic
antipyretic
1st generation *inhibits platelet aggregation
NSAIDs Prototype
= Ibuprofen Indications = Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• mild to moderate/chronic pain
* Individual patients may • Dysmenorrhea
respond better to one
• fibromyalgia (widespread pain)
NSAID than another
Adverse effects = GI upset: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
• abdominal pain
• Renal impairment
• Bleeding
• Increased risk for MI & Stroke
MOA = Inhibits
prostaglandin synthesis in
the CNS
Indications = mild to moderate
pain and (analgesics)z
Acetaminophen ANTIPYRETIC (fever)
(Tylenol)
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AM
OTC
Adverse effects = Acute hepatic toxicity
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating,
• Hepatic necrosis
Fewer anti-inflammatory
Antidote for overdose =
properties
acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)*
Patient teaching =
• Make sure the proper dose is taken as directed.
VACCINES Common reactions=
• Local reactions = discomfort, swelling, erythema
(redness), irritation, pain
• Fever
Adults = in deltoid
Children = vastus lateralis (thigh)
Teaching points for
parents regarding
reactions:
• Proper dose, timing,
& preparation
• fore soreness or
low grade fever = take
Tylenol
• Apply heat to
3/
25
AM
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 KEISER UNIVERSITY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (30)
MOA = Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins (COX-1 &
COX-2)
Salicylates • Blocks the inflammatory response
antipyretic (anti-fever) & analgesic (pain-blocking)
Prototype = Aspirin anticoagulant
(ASA) anti-inflammatory
Indications = mild to moderate pain, fever, and
inflammatory conditions
• Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)
• inhibits platelet aggregation
Patient Teaching = Adverse effects = GI upset = nausea
• avoid alcohol • Salycitism
• signs of tinnitus
bleeding include: • Bleeding abnormalities (check PT/INR)
sharp pain,
• Renal impairment
tenderness, blood
in their stool
1/
25
, 9/6/25, 9:14
AM
• take with food/liquid • Reye's syndrome ( don't give to children with fever)
MOA = Inhibits synthesis of
prostaglandins (COX-1 & COX-2)*
anti-inflammatory
analgesic
antipyretic
1st generation *inhibits platelet aggregation
NSAIDs Prototype
= Ibuprofen Indications = Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• mild to moderate/chronic pain
* Individual patients may • Dysmenorrhea
respond better to one
• fibromyalgia (widespread pain)
NSAID than another
Adverse effects = GI upset: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
• abdominal pain
• Renal impairment
• Bleeding
• Increased risk for MI & Stroke
MOA = Inhibits
prostaglandin synthesis in
the CNS
Indications = mild to moderate
pain and (analgesics)z
Acetaminophen ANTIPYRETIC (fever)
(Tylenol)
2/
25
, 9/6/25, 9:14
AM
OTC
Adverse effects = Acute hepatic toxicity
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating,
• Hepatic necrosis
Fewer anti-inflammatory
Antidote for overdose =
properties
acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)*
Patient teaching =
• Make sure the proper dose is taken as directed.
VACCINES Common reactions=
• Local reactions = discomfort, swelling, erythema
(redness), irritation, pain
• Fever
Adults = in deltoid
Children = vastus lateralis (thigh)
Teaching points for
parents regarding
reactions:
• Proper dose, timing,
& preparation
• fore soreness or
low grade fever = take
Tylenol
• Apply heat to
3/
25
