Pharmacology Final- Nicole West |QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2025/2026
Terms in this set (136)
Patients with A-Fib should always an anticoagulant
be one what to prevent stroke?
Can you take multiple NSAIDs at NO, can increase bleeding risk
once?
What vitamins should be avoided Vit E, Ginko, Garlic, Omega 3 oils
when taking an NSAID/NSAIDs?
Why?
can increase bleed risk
educate patient that dark urine or pale stools can be
What is the patient education
indicative of early liver dysfunction, educate patient to be
associated with use of Tylenol
cautious of mixing multiple products containing acetaminophen,
(Acetaminophen)
avoid alcohol.
What is the antidote for Tylenol Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
(Acetaminophen) ?
What are the s/s of liver toxicity in Dark urine and pale stools
regard to Tylenol?
What are the adverse effects of Slow GI motility, constipation, decrease HR,BP, and RR. Think
Opioids ? Which is the most respiratory depression which is the MOSt serious side effect. N/V
serious? and itching can occur
, To prevent/treat constipation: increase intake of fruits, fiber and
Opioid patient education fluids, laxatives and stool softeners. (one stool softener such as
docusate and one stimulant such as Senna)
Opioid nursing considerations Hold medication if RR is less than 12 BPM
What is the antidote for Opioids? Naloxone(Narcan)
What is Gabapentin used for? epilepsy and nerve pain
Serotonin
What can help with migraines?
agonists
suffix-Triptan
drugs
Hydrocodone tablets contain opioid and acetaminophen.
what? Why is this important since it has acetaminophen, liver function can be affected.
to know?
, avoid direct external heat source as heat can cause the patch to
be absorbed faster by your body. This can lead to overdose and
When using transdermal fentanyl respiratory depression.
patches, what should be
avoided? Why? also, REMOVE old patch before applying a new patch. not
removing an old patch can also cause OD
What is a commonly used muscle Baclofen. don't give with benadryl
relaxer?
constipation, N/V, sedation, respiratory depression, low BP HR and
What are the side effects of opioids?
orthostatic hypotension
What are the nursing • Check vital signs before and after. Count respirations
considerations for any opioids? frequently. Place pt on fall precautions. Space out other
When should Opioids be medication that can cause low BP or HR.
withheld? What is the Hold if rate is less than 12 breaths per minute.
antidote for Opioids? Naloxone/Narcan
What is Methotrexate used for? Chemotherapy agent & rheumatoid
arthritis, lupus monitor CBC for WBC decrease
due to lowering immunity
What should you monitor on
this drug, why?
What are the adverse effects?
Colchicine (mitigate, colocrys) and allopurinol(aloprim)
What medications are used for
helps decrease inflammation but doesn't have an effect on uric
gout? What does it do?
acid serum levels. Allopurinol is a uric acid inhibitor and
which does not effect Uric Acid
prevents gout attacks.
levels? Which inhibits Uric
acid?
Which medication route is safest IV
and fastest? IM
2025/2026
Terms in this set (136)
Patients with A-Fib should always an anticoagulant
be one what to prevent stroke?
Can you take multiple NSAIDs at NO, can increase bleeding risk
once?
What vitamins should be avoided Vit E, Ginko, Garlic, Omega 3 oils
when taking an NSAID/NSAIDs?
Why?
can increase bleed risk
educate patient that dark urine or pale stools can be
What is the patient education
indicative of early liver dysfunction, educate patient to be
associated with use of Tylenol
cautious of mixing multiple products containing acetaminophen,
(Acetaminophen)
avoid alcohol.
What is the antidote for Tylenol Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
(Acetaminophen) ?
What are the s/s of liver toxicity in Dark urine and pale stools
regard to Tylenol?
What are the adverse effects of Slow GI motility, constipation, decrease HR,BP, and RR. Think
Opioids ? Which is the most respiratory depression which is the MOSt serious side effect. N/V
serious? and itching can occur
, To prevent/treat constipation: increase intake of fruits, fiber and
Opioid patient education fluids, laxatives and stool softeners. (one stool softener such as
docusate and one stimulant such as Senna)
Opioid nursing considerations Hold medication if RR is less than 12 BPM
What is the antidote for Opioids? Naloxone(Narcan)
What is Gabapentin used for? epilepsy and nerve pain
Serotonin
What can help with migraines?
agonists
suffix-Triptan
drugs
Hydrocodone tablets contain opioid and acetaminophen.
what? Why is this important since it has acetaminophen, liver function can be affected.
to know?
, avoid direct external heat source as heat can cause the patch to
be absorbed faster by your body. This can lead to overdose and
When using transdermal fentanyl respiratory depression.
patches, what should be
avoided? Why? also, REMOVE old patch before applying a new patch. not
removing an old patch can also cause OD
What is a commonly used muscle Baclofen. don't give with benadryl
relaxer?
constipation, N/V, sedation, respiratory depression, low BP HR and
What are the side effects of opioids?
orthostatic hypotension
What are the nursing • Check vital signs before and after. Count respirations
considerations for any opioids? frequently. Place pt on fall precautions. Space out other
When should Opioids be medication that can cause low BP or HR.
withheld? What is the Hold if rate is less than 12 breaths per minute.
antidote for Opioids? Naloxone/Narcan
What is Methotrexate used for? Chemotherapy agent & rheumatoid
arthritis, lupus monitor CBC for WBC decrease
due to lowering immunity
What should you monitor on
this drug, why?
What are the adverse effects?
Colchicine (mitigate, colocrys) and allopurinol(aloprim)
What medications are used for
helps decrease inflammation but doesn't have an effect on uric
gout? What does it do?
acid serum levels. Allopurinol is a uric acid inhibitor and
which does not effect Uric Acid
prevents gout attacks.
levels? Which inhibits Uric
acid?
Which medication route is safest IV
and fastest? IM
