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NUR 210 EXAM 1
(GALEN)|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
CERTIFICATION SUCCESS 2026
allopurinol area of use - correct-answer -treat gout and hyperuricemia
allopurinol area of use - correct-answer -elevated liver enzymes, elevated BUN
and creatinine levels
allopurinol adverse reactions - correct-answer -GI upset, ABD discomfort
allopurinol interventions - correct-answer -monitor pts with renal disease and
hepatic disorder. monitor ALT, AST, liver enzymes, BUN, and creatinine levels
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allopurinol pt teaching - correct-answer -take daily as prescribed. educate on
dietary restricitions (PURINES & ethanol), take with food and increase fluid intake
non opioid analgesic med - correct-answer -acetaminophen
acetaminophen action - correct-answer -weakly inhibits prostaglandin synthesis,
which dreases pain sensation, no impact on inflamm or coagulation
acetaminophen areas of use - correct-answer -used to treat pain and fever
acetaminophen side effects - correct-answer -constipation, anorexia, rash N/V
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acetaminophen adverse reaction - correct-answer -oilguria, elevated liver,
enzymes, hepatoxicity
acetaminophen intervention - correct-answer -monitor for s/s of liver failure and
dosing
acetaminophen cautions - correct-answer -pt with liver disease, hx of alcoholism,
pt with renal impairment
what acetaminophen toxicity occurs what is the antidote - correct-answer -
acetylcysteine
acetaminophen pt teaching - correct-answer -everyday max 2gm per day if not
daily then max is 4gm
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opioid med type - correct-answer -morphine
morphine action - correct-answer -depression of the CNS, depression of pain
impulses by binding with opiate receptors in the CNS
morphine areas of use - correct-answer -used to treat moderate to severe pain
morphine adverse reaction - correct-answer -hypotension, decreased RR,
drowsiness, dizziness, sedation, euphoria, GI Upset, constipation, blurred vision,
confusion, urinary retention, pruritus
morphine interventions - correct-answer -monitor for tolerance vs dependence,
close monitoring of respiratory status and vitals, monitor GI and GU function,
safety precautions
NUR 210 EXAM 1
(GALEN)|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
CERTIFICATION SUCCESS 2026
allopurinol area of use - correct-answer -treat gout and hyperuricemia
allopurinol area of use - correct-answer -elevated liver enzymes, elevated BUN
and creatinine levels
allopurinol adverse reactions - correct-answer -GI upset, ABD discomfort
allopurinol interventions - correct-answer -monitor pts with renal disease and
hepatic disorder. monitor ALT, AST, liver enzymes, BUN, and creatinine levels
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allopurinol pt teaching - correct-answer -take daily as prescribed. educate on
dietary restricitions (PURINES & ethanol), take with food and increase fluid intake
non opioid analgesic med - correct-answer -acetaminophen
acetaminophen action - correct-answer -weakly inhibits prostaglandin synthesis,
which dreases pain sensation, no impact on inflamm or coagulation
acetaminophen areas of use - correct-answer -used to treat pain and fever
acetaminophen side effects - correct-answer -constipation, anorexia, rash N/V
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acetaminophen adverse reaction - correct-answer -oilguria, elevated liver,
enzymes, hepatoxicity
acetaminophen intervention - correct-answer -monitor for s/s of liver failure and
dosing
acetaminophen cautions - correct-answer -pt with liver disease, hx of alcoholism,
pt with renal impairment
what acetaminophen toxicity occurs what is the antidote - correct-answer -
acetylcysteine
acetaminophen pt teaching - correct-answer -everyday max 2gm per day if not
daily then max is 4gm
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opioid med type - correct-answer -morphine
morphine action - correct-answer -depression of the CNS, depression of pain
impulses by binding with opiate receptors in the CNS
morphine areas of use - correct-answer -used to treat moderate to severe pain
morphine adverse reaction - correct-answer -hypotension, decreased RR,
drowsiness, dizziness, sedation, euphoria, GI Upset, constipation, blurred vision,
confusion, urinary retention, pruritus
morphine interventions - correct-answer -monitor for tolerance vs dependence,
close monitoring of respiratory status and vitals, monitor GI and GU function,
safety precautions
