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NURS 331 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen) CORRECT ANSWERS- Pain/Fever/Inflammation reducer - Inhibits prostaglandin production - Indications: Pain, fever, inflammation - Risks: GI bleed, nephrotoxicity, HTM, bone marrow suppression - Teaching: Take w/food, report black stool, stop if tinnitus

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NURS 331 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen) CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓- Pain/Fever/Inflammation reducer

- Inhibits prostaglandin production

- Indications: Pain, fever, inflammation

- Risks: GI bleed, nephrotoxicity, HTM, bone marrow suppression

- Teaching: Take w/food, report black stool, stop if tinnitus



Aspirin (Salicylate) CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓- Indications: Pain, fever, MI/stroke prevention

- Risks: GI bleed, salicylism, Reye's Syndrome

- Contraindications: Children w/viral illness, blood disorder



Acetaminophen CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓- Indications: Pain and fever

- Risks: Hepatoxicity (especially >400mg/day)

- Contraindications: Liver disease, alcohol use



Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin, Tobramycin) CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓- Use: Severe gram - infection, sepsis

- Risks: Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity

- Nursing Actions: monitor peak/trough, kidney function, encourage hydration, and avoid use w/other
drugs



Sulfonamides (TMP-SMX/Bactrium) CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓- Use: UTIs, respiratory infection

- Risks: Allergy, photosensitivity, and crystalluria

- Nursing Actions: Push 2-3L fluids, avoid sun, monitor rash



Beta-Lactams (Penicillin, Cephalosporins) CORRECT ANSWERS✓✓- Use: Respiratory/skin/urinary
infections

- Risks: Allergic reactions, seizures

- Nursing Actions: Check allergy history, monitor dose

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