NUR 316 Pharm Exam 1 Study Guide | Actual study | Spring 2026 | Questions and Answers

NUR 316 Pharm Exam 1 Study Guide | Actual study
| Spring 2026 | Questions and Answers
Know generic names of drugs, classification the drug belongs to, and the therapeutic use(s) -
ANSWER-*

NSAIDs - ANSWER--Aspirin (ASA)



-Ibuprofen (Motrin)



-Ketorolac (Toradol)- only NSAID with parenteral route; used to treat moderate to severe pain



-Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Narcotic Analgesics - ANSWER--Fentanyl (Duragesic, Sublimaze)

-Morphine

-Naloxone (Narcan)

-Percocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen)

-Codeine

Respiratory Meds - ANSWER--Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

-Fexofenadine (Allegra)

-Pseudophedrine: adm by mouth

-Ephedrine -adrenergic decongestant adm -topically

-Flunisolide (AeroBid)

-Dextromethorphan (Benylin and others)

-Guaifenesin (Robitussin DM, Mucinex,others)

-Albuterol (Ventolin)

-Salmeterol (Serevent)

, -Ipratropium (Atrovent)

-Montelukast (Singulair)

-Beclomethasone (Beclovent)

-Cromolyn sodium (Intal)

What does the thyroid do? What does it affect? - ANSWER--Thyroid hormones act throughout
the body, influencing metabolism, growth and development, body temperature, and brain
development



-Mood: Unusual nervousness, Restlessness, Anxiety, Irritability, Mild to severe fatigue,
Depression



-Weight gain or loss



-Increased sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures



-Bowel movement changes



-Menstrual irregularities

Know hyper/hypo thyroidism

-Levothyroxine

-Propylthiouracil - ANSWER-Hypothyroidism-thyroid replacement-levothyroxine



Hyperthyroidism-antithyroid medication-propylthiouracil

Serious side effects to the anti thyroid drugs - ANSWER-Joint aches.

Changes in taste

Nausea