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GALEN NUR 210 EXAM 1
MODULES 1-3|ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2026
Alprazolam (Xanax) - correct-answer - Classification: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety, pre-op sedation, sleep disorders
Side Effects: lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, headache
Adverse Effects: hypotension, depression, dependence, liver failure
Contraindications: respiratory depression, allergy Interactions: other CNS
depressants, alcohol Eval/Monitor/Teach: monitor for signs of depression/
suicidal ideation, monitor renal/ hepatic function, use caution in older adults
Zolpidem (Ambien) - correct-answer - Classification: non-benzodiazepine
Uses: insomnia, conscious sedation
Side Effects: dizziness, drowsiness, residual sedation, headache, blurred vision
Adverse Effects: hypotension, tolerance, phycological and physical dependence
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Contraindications: allergy to benzodiazepines, respiratory depression, renal/ liver
dysfunction Interactions: other CNS depressants, alcohol, food decreases
absorption
Eval/Monitor/Teach: use caution in children and older adults, monitor for
dependency, avoid alcohol
NSAIDS in general - correct-answer - •Prostaglandin inhibitors
•pain inhibitor
COX 1 and enzyme
Needing for prostaglandin inhibitors to work
Protects stomach lining
Regulates platelets
COX 2 enzymes
Anti-inflammatory
Pain
Stiffness in joints
Mildly work for fever
Preferred drugs for headache and fever (mild)
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Salicylates - correct-answer - Aspirin
Prostaglandin inhibitor
Decreases inflammatory process
Antiplatelet
Reduces pain by blocking COX 1 and 2 enzyme
GI bleeding, ulcers (cox 1)
Antiplatelet property (cox 1)
Reduces pain/inflammation (cox 2)
Side effects
N/V
Diarrhea
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Take with food or enteric coated
Hypersensitivity
Tinnitus (ringing of the ear)
Vertigo (spinning)
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Bronchospasm (throat spasm)
Not given to children
Reye's syndrome (brain/liver damage)
Propionic Acid Derivatives - correct-answer - Ibuprofen
Aspirin like
Stronger (6-8 hours)
Less GI distress
Highly protein bound so can interact with other drugs
Avoid
Warfarin
Sulfonamides
Cephalosporins
Phenytoin
Hypoglycemia can happen if taken with diabetic meds
Side effects
GI upset if taken without food (COX 1)
Sodium and water retention
GALEN NUR 210 EXAM 1
MODULES 1-3|ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2026
Alprazolam (Xanax) - correct-answer - Classification: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety, pre-op sedation, sleep disorders
Side Effects: lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, headache
Adverse Effects: hypotension, depression, dependence, liver failure
Contraindications: respiratory depression, allergy Interactions: other CNS
depressants, alcohol Eval/Monitor/Teach: monitor for signs of depression/
suicidal ideation, monitor renal/ hepatic function, use caution in older adults
Zolpidem (Ambien) - correct-answer - Classification: non-benzodiazepine
Uses: insomnia, conscious sedation
Side Effects: dizziness, drowsiness, residual sedation, headache, blurred vision
Adverse Effects: hypotension, tolerance, phycological and physical dependence
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Contraindications: allergy to benzodiazepines, respiratory depression, renal/ liver
dysfunction Interactions: other CNS depressants, alcohol, food decreases
absorption
Eval/Monitor/Teach: use caution in children and older adults, monitor for
dependency, avoid alcohol
NSAIDS in general - correct-answer - •Prostaglandin inhibitors
•pain inhibitor
COX 1 and enzyme
Needing for prostaglandin inhibitors to work
Protects stomach lining
Regulates platelets
COX 2 enzymes
Anti-inflammatory
Pain
Stiffness in joints
Mildly work for fever
Preferred drugs for headache and fever (mild)
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Salicylates - correct-answer - Aspirin
Prostaglandin inhibitor
Decreases inflammatory process
Antiplatelet
Reduces pain by blocking COX 1 and 2 enzyme
GI bleeding, ulcers (cox 1)
Antiplatelet property (cox 1)
Reduces pain/inflammation (cox 2)
Side effects
N/V
Diarrhea
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Take with food or enteric coated
Hypersensitivity
Tinnitus (ringing of the ear)
Vertigo (spinning)
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Bronchospasm (throat spasm)
Not given to children
Reye's syndrome (brain/liver damage)
Propionic Acid Derivatives - correct-answer - Ibuprofen
Aspirin like
Stronger (6-8 hours)
Less GI distress
Highly protein bound so can interact with other drugs
Avoid
Warfarin
Sulfonamides
Cephalosporins
Phenytoin
Hypoglycemia can happen if taken with diabetic meds
Side effects
GI upset if taken without food (COX 1)
Sodium and water retention
