GALEN PHARM EXAM 1 COMPREHENSIVE PHARMACOLOGY ASSESSMENT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWER

GALEN PHARM EXAM 1 COMPREHENSIVE
PHARMACOLOGY ASSESSMENT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

◉ Antiseizure- (Valproate)- Valproate acid
Answer: Uses: Seizures
S/E: Drowsy, Dizzy
Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: hepatotoxicity, suicidal thoughts
Pt teaching: monitor CBC, platelets, bleeding time
Nursing considerations: Institute seizure, precautions, assess
suicidal tendencies
Contraindications: Pregnancy, PT's with liver disease
( Take 2-3 hours before or after antacids)( Take @ same time every
day)


◉ Antiseizure- Barbiturate- Phenobarbital
Answer: Uses: Anti-convulsant
S/E: Drowsy, Dizzy
Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Respiratory depression if you take too
much
Pt teaching: Notify PCP of S/S of angioedema, fever, sore throat,
swelling, nose bleeds, No alcohol

, Nursing considerations: Monitor BP, Pulse, Resp, S/S of angioedema
Lab values: Hepatic function, renal function, CBC
Contraindications: Pregnancy
( Take 2-3 hours before or after antiacids)( Take @ same time every
day)


◉ Antiseizure- Hydantoin- Phenytoin
Answer: Uses: prevention of grand mal Seizures
S/E: Red/pink urine, N/V, thick gums, drowsy, hypotension, ataxia
Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Steven Johnson syndrome, blood
dysrasia, aplastic anemia, suicidal thoughts, cardiac arrest
Pt teaching: monitor behavior changes
Nursing considerations: Do not take with anticoagulants or warfarin,
no herbal remedies, eat more calcium, avoid alcohol
Lab values: Monitor drug levels
Contraindications: Pregnancy, drugs that mess with blood
( Take 2-3 hours before or after antacids)( Take @ same time every
day)


◉ Benzodiazepine- Lorazepam
Answer: Uses: Acute alcohol withdrawal
S/E: Drowsy, Dizziness
Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Respiratory depression, Bradycardia