NSG 2600 MEDICATIONS UNIT 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE 2026/2027
Albumin - ANS ✔✔protein in blood; maintains the proper amount of water in the blood.
3.5-5 g/dL
Atropine - ANS ✔✔- Anticholinergic
- Treats muscarinic effects ( sweating, diarrhea)
- Treats bradycardia and heart block
Bacitracin - ANS ✔✔antibiotic that targets the bacterial cell wall; component of over-the-
counter topical antimicrobial ointments
mafenide acetate - ANS ✔✔- Topical agent that penetrates eschar, but may lead to metabolic
acidosis.
-Sulfamylon
Morphine - ANS ✔✔- narcotic drug derived from opium, used to treat severe pain
- opioid analgesic
- Decreases pain which lowers O2 demand caused by increased pain.
Norepinephrine (Levophed) - ANS ✔✔Strongest Vasopressor, used to increase BP. Watch for
tissue hypoxia especially in the peripheries.
silver nitrate - ANS ✔✔An antiseptic and astringent with caustic properties
GUIDE 2026/2027
Albumin - ANS ✔✔protein in blood; maintains the proper amount of water in the blood.
3.5-5 g/dL
Atropine - ANS ✔✔- Anticholinergic
- Treats muscarinic effects ( sweating, diarrhea)
- Treats bradycardia and heart block
Bacitracin - ANS ✔✔antibiotic that targets the bacterial cell wall; component of over-the-
counter topical antimicrobial ointments
mafenide acetate - ANS ✔✔- Topical agent that penetrates eschar, but may lead to metabolic
acidosis.
-Sulfamylon
Morphine - ANS ✔✔- narcotic drug derived from opium, used to treat severe pain
- opioid analgesic
- Decreases pain which lowers O2 demand caused by increased pain.
Norepinephrine (Levophed) - ANS ✔✔Strongest Vasopressor, used to increase BP. Watch for
tissue hypoxia especially in the peripheries.
silver nitrate - ANS ✔✔An antiseptic and astringent with caustic properties