NSG 318 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis, the common cold, cough, sneezing, pruritus, urticaria, and
to prevent motion sickness - (answer)Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
What is the most common side effect of Benadryl? - (answer)Drowsiness
Antitussive used to treat nonproductive cough due to minor respiratory tract infections or irritants that
may have been inhaled. - (answer)Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
What are some of the adverse effects of Robitussin?
Life Threatening? - (answer)Nephrolithiasis, Psychosis.
Respiratory Depression and Serotonin Syndrome
What should we be aware of when administering Tiotropium (Spiriva)? - (answer)Be cautious giving this
to patients with cardiac disorders
What would you teach a patient when taking Montelukast (Singulair)? - (answer)This must be taken on a
regular basis for best results - treats exercise-induced asthma as opposed to a rescue inhaler ; comes
orally
What is Albuterol (Proventil) used for? - (answer)This is a rescue inhaler used to treat acute asthma
attacks. Side effects include tremors and jitters.
How long can treatment take for a duodenal ulcer? - (answer)1-2 months until ulcer is fully healed
What is the purpose of antacids? - (answer)To neutralize acid
What should you be aware of when administering Aluminum Hydroxide? - (answer)Use caution in renal
and hepatic disorders
, NSG 318 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How do Histamine 2 Blockers work? - (answer)Block H2 receptors of parietal cells in stomach to reduce
gastric acid secretion
When administering Nexium, or any Proton Pump Inhibitor, what should you observe? -
(answer)Observe hepatic function - this elevates AST, ALT
Should Nexium be taken with food or on an empty stomach? - (answer)On an empty stomach - this
allows the stomach lining to be coated. Taking this with food blocks this process.
What is the mode of action of Sucralfate (Carafate)? - (answer)Combines with protein to form a thick
paste covering ulcer protecting ulcer from acid and pepsin. This does not decrease acid production or
neutralize acid
What is the mode of action of Diphenoxylate with Atropine (Lomotil) and what are some of the side
effects? - (answer)Anticholinergic properties: dries out, causes urinary retention; atropine decreases
cramping, motility and hypersecretions
What is the therapeutic effect of Promethazine (Phenergan)? What should not be combined with this? -
(answer)anti-nausea/ vomiting; do not combine with ETOH (ethyl alcohol)
What is the best way to assess and evaluate client understanding? - (answer)Teach-Back method; this is
a return demonstration
What are some of the side effects of the female reproductive hormone Clomiphene (Clomid)? -
(answer)HA, breast discomfort
What is the name of the drug that is a urinary antimuscarinic/ bladder antispasmadic/ anticholinergic?
What is the mode of action? - (answer)Solifenacin Succinate (VESIcare); controls an overactive bladder,
decreases urge and urinary incontinence. This also slows down frequency and urgency as well as burning
pain until infection goes away.
Antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis, the common cold, cough, sneezing, pruritus, urticaria, and
to prevent motion sickness - (answer)Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
What is the most common side effect of Benadryl? - (answer)Drowsiness
Antitussive used to treat nonproductive cough due to minor respiratory tract infections or irritants that
may have been inhaled. - (answer)Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
What are some of the adverse effects of Robitussin?
Life Threatening? - (answer)Nephrolithiasis, Psychosis.
Respiratory Depression and Serotonin Syndrome
What should we be aware of when administering Tiotropium (Spiriva)? - (answer)Be cautious giving this
to patients with cardiac disorders
What would you teach a patient when taking Montelukast (Singulair)? - (answer)This must be taken on a
regular basis for best results - treats exercise-induced asthma as opposed to a rescue inhaler ; comes
orally
What is Albuterol (Proventil) used for? - (answer)This is a rescue inhaler used to treat acute asthma
attacks. Side effects include tremors and jitters.
How long can treatment take for a duodenal ulcer? - (answer)1-2 months until ulcer is fully healed
What is the purpose of antacids? - (answer)To neutralize acid
What should you be aware of when administering Aluminum Hydroxide? - (answer)Use caution in renal
and hepatic disorders
, NSG 318 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How do Histamine 2 Blockers work? - (answer)Block H2 receptors of parietal cells in stomach to reduce
gastric acid secretion
When administering Nexium, or any Proton Pump Inhibitor, what should you observe? -
(answer)Observe hepatic function - this elevates AST, ALT
Should Nexium be taken with food or on an empty stomach? - (answer)On an empty stomach - this
allows the stomach lining to be coated. Taking this with food blocks this process.
What is the mode of action of Sucralfate (Carafate)? - (answer)Combines with protein to form a thick
paste covering ulcer protecting ulcer from acid and pepsin. This does not decrease acid production or
neutralize acid
What is the mode of action of Diphenoxylate with Atropine (Lomotil) and what are some of the side
effects? - (answer)Anticholinergic properties: dries out, causes urinary retention; atropine decreases
cramping, motility and hypersecretions
What is the therapeutic effect of Promethazine (Phenergan)? What should not be combined with this? -
(answer)anti-nausea/ vomiting; do not combine with ETOH (ethyl alcohol)
What is the best way to assess and evaluate client understanding? - (answer)Teach-Back method; this is
a return demonstration
What are some of the side effects of the female reproductive hormone Clomiphene (Clomid)? -
(answer)HA, breast discomfort
What is the name of the drug that is a urinary antimuscarinic/ bladder antispasmadic/ anticholinergic?
What is the mode of action? - (answer)Solifenacin Succinate (VESIcare); controls an overactive bladder,
decreases urge and urinary incontinence. This also slows down frequency and urgency as well as burning
pain until infection goes away.
