NSG124 / NSG 124 EXAM 1 NEWEST ACTUAL (LATEST
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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How does age influence medication response? - ANSWER-
Aging can cause
decreased kidney and liver function which
affects absorption
How does tolerance influence medication response? -
ANSWER-Decreased
effectiveness because of
prolonged use
How does body weight/composition influence medication
response? -
ANSWER-can affect absorption, metabolism, and adverse
reactions
FDA pregnancy risk categories - ANSWER-A: remote risk of
fetal harm
B: slightly more risk than A
,C: greater risk than B; animal studies show risk of fetal harm,
no studies have been done in women
D: proven risk of fetal harm
X: proven risk of fetal harm--definite risk of fetal abnormality
Pharmacokinetic changes in older adults - ANSWER-decreased
renal function,
more likely to have adverse reactions, lower BMI, more likely to
be dehydrated,
fattier
What drugs are used for muscle spasms and pain -
ANSWER-baclofen,
dantrolene, and
cyclobenzaprine
Drugs for muscle spasm and pain (adverse effects) -
ANSWER-Drowsiness,
Dizziness, Weakness, Fatigue, Confusion, Headache,
Insomnia, Nausea,
Constipation, Urinary
frequency
Drugs for muscle spasm and pain
(contraindications/precautions) – ANSWER-MAOI
(antidepressant) and cyclobenzaprine can cause high fever,
seizures, rhabdomyolysis), alcohol;
, First generation H1 antagonist mechanism of action -
ANSWER-blocks H1
receptor but also block CNS receptors causing
sedating effect
Second generation H1 antagonist mechanism of action -
ANSWER-blocks
histamine receptors, but is more selective causing less
sedative properties
What drugs are considered NSAIDs? - ANSWER-aspirin,
ibuproen (Advil,
Motrin), celecoxib
(Celebrex)
What drugs are considered glucocorticoids? - ANSWER-
hydrocortisone,
prednisone
(Deltasone)
hydrocortisone (therapeutic use) - ANSWER-allergies,
reduces itchiness,
redness, and
swelling
prednisone (Deltasone) therapeutic use - ANSWER-controls
inflammation of
2026 UPDATE): PHARMACOLOGY | GUIDE || MOST
RECENT EXAM 2026/27 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS!! NEWEST
EXAM | JUST RELEASED!! - HERZING
How does age influence medication response? - ANSWER-
Aging can cause
decreased kidney and liver function which
affects absorption
How does tolerance influence medication response? -
ANSWER-Decreased
effectiveness because of
prolonged use
How does body weight/composition influence medication
response? -
ANSWER-can affect absorption, metabolism, and adverse
reactions
FDA pregnancy risk categories - ANSWER-A: remote risk of
fetal harm
B: slightly more risk than A
,C: greater risk than B; animal studies show risk of fetal harm,
no studies have been done in women
D: proven risk of fetal harm
X: proven risk of fetal harm--definite risk of fetal abnormality
Pharmacokinetic changes in older adults - ANSWER-decreased
renal function,
more likely to have adverse reactions, lower BMI, more likely to
be dehydrated,
fattier
What drugs are used for muscle spasms and pain -
ANSWER-baclofen,
dantrolene, and
cyclobenzaprine
Drugs for muscle spasm and pain (adverse effects) -
ANSWER-Drowsiness,
Dizziness, Weakness, Fatigue, Confusion, Headache,
Insomnia, Nausea,
Constipation, Urinary
frequency
Drugs for muscle spasm and pain
(contraindications/precautions) – ANSWER-MAOI
(antidepressant) and cyclobenzaprine can cause high fever,
seizures, rhabdomyolysis), alcohol;
, First generation H1 antagonist mechanism of action -
ANSWER-blocks H1
receptor but also block CNS receptors causing
sedating effect
Second generation H1 antagonist mechanism of action -
ANSWER-blocks
histamine receptors, but is more selective causing less
sedative properties
What drugs are considered NSAIDs? - ANSWER-aspirin,
ibuproen (Advil,
Motrin), celecoxib
(Celebrex)
What drugs are considered glucocorticoids? - ANSWER-
hydrocortisone,
prednisone
(Deltasone)
hydrocortisone (therapeutic use) - ANSWER-allergies,
reduces itchiness,
redness, and
swelling
prednisone (Deltasone) therapeutic use - ANSWER-controls
inflammation of
