NRSG 2350 Final Exam Study Guide | UPDATED
Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Q1: Absorption
A: The time of entry into the body to the entry of the circulatory system
Q2: Metabolism
A: Drugs are activated/transformed by body
Q3: Chemical name
A: Has a patent for a few years, then different companies use it
Q4: Generic name
A: How it's presented to the FDA, has a relation name with chemical. Ex: acetaminophen
Q5: Trade name
A: Walmart/Target names it. Ex: Tylenol
Q6: Thiazide Diuretics (HCTZ)
A: Inhibit reabsorption of Na, K, and Cl
Q7: Nursing concerns of Thiazide Diuretics
A: Wt's, I&O, Drug interactions with Digoxin, Electrolyte imbalances
Q8: Loop Diuretics (Lasix)
A: Works in loop of henle, Works in loop of henle, Can produce large amounts of fluid loss
quickly
Q9: Side effects of Loop Diuretics
A: Hypokalemia, Hypotension, Dizziness, Ototoxicity
Q10: K+ Sparing Diuretic (Spironolactone)
A: Loss of sodium, retain potassium, Slow acting/weak diuretic, Used to treat hyper
aldosterone
Q11: Nursing concerns of K+ Sparing Diuretic
A: I&O, Wt, Monitor for S/S of hyperkalemia, Avoid salt substitutes and foods with potassium
Q12: corticosteroids
, A: Reduces inflammation, May be combined with bronchodilator
Q13: Inhaled corticosteroids
A: Does NOT produce systemic effects, NOT for emergent use/pregnancy, Bronchodilator
FIRST then corticosteroid
Q14: Side Effects of Inhaled corticosteroids
A: Hypoglycemia, Wt gain, Adrenal SE
Q15: Baclofen
A: Muscle relaxant, "BACK"lofent
Q16: Epoetin alpha
A: stimulates erythropoiesis and is used to treat anemia, commonly associated with chronic
kidney failure and cancer chemotherapy
Q17: Side Effects of Epoetin alpha
A: Headache, muscle aches, V/N, Blood clots, HA
Q18: Clonazepam - antiepileptic
A: Used to treat seizures, panic disorders and anxiety
Q19: Side Effects of Clonazepam - antiepileptic
A: indigestion, drowsiness, inducing of a relaxed easy state, dizziness, low energy, loss of
muscle coordination, slurred speech
Q20: Diazepam
A: It can treat anxiety, muscle spasms and seizures
Q21: Narcan (naloxone)
A: Used for opioid overdose
Q22: Cox 1
A: Produces prostaglandins that cause platelet aggregation. If blocked = systemic bleeding,
fluid retention
Q23: Cox 2
A: blocks platelets from clumping, If blocked = analgesic, anti-inflammatory/antipyretic and
platelet clumping (thrombosis and heart)
Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Q1: Absorption
A: The time of entry into the body to the entry of the circulatory system
Q2: Metabolism
A: Drugs are activated/transformed by body
Q3: Chemical name
A: Has a patent for a few years, then different companies use it
Q4: Generic name
A: How it's presented to the FDA, has a relation name with chemical. Ex: acetaminophen
Q5: Trade name
A: Walmart/Target names it. Ex: Tylenol
Q6: Thiazide Diuretics (HCTZ)
A: Inhibit reabsorption of Na, K, and Cl
Q7: Nursing concerns of Thiazide Diuretics
A: Wt's, I&O, Drug interactions with Digoxin, Electrolyte imbalances
Q8: Loop Diuretics (Lasix)
A: Works in loop of henle, Works in loop of henle, Can produce large amounts of fluid loss
quickly
Q9: Side effects of Loop Diuretics
A: Hypokalemia, Hypotension, Dizziness, Ototoxicity
Q10: K+ Sparing Diuretic (Spironolactone)
A: Loss of sodium, retain potassium, Slow acting/weak diuretic, Used to treat hyper
aldosterone
Q11: Nursing concerns of K+ Sparing Diuretic
A: I&O, Wt, Monitor for S/S of hyperkalemia, Avoid salt substitutes and foods with potassium
Q12: corticosteroids
, A: Reduces inflammation, May be combined with bronchodilator
Q13: Inhaled corticosteroids
A: Does NOT produce systemic effects, NOT for emergent use/pregnancy, Bronchodilator
FIRST then corticosteroid
Q14: Side Effects of Inhaled corticosteroids
A: Hypoglycemia, Wt gain, Adrenal SE
Q15: Baclofen
A: Muscle relaxant, "BACK"lofent
Q16: Epoetin alpha
A: stimulates erythropoiesis and is used to treat anemia, commonly associated with chronic
kidney failure and cancer chemotherapy
Q17: Side Effects of Epoetin alpha
A: Headache, muscle aches, V/N, Blood clots, HA
Q18: Clonazepam - antiepileptic
A: Used to treat seizures, panic disorders and anxiety
Q19: Side Effects of Clonazepam - antiepileptic
A: indigestion, drowsiness, inducing of a relaxed easy state, dizziness, low energy, loss of
muscle coordination, slurred speech
Q20: Diazepam
A: It can treat anxiety, muscle spasms and seizures
Q21: Narcan (naloxone)
A: Used for opioid overdose
Q22: Cox 1
A: Produces prostaglandins that cause platelet aggregation. If blocked = systemic bleeding,
fluid retention
Q23: Cox 2
A: blocks platelets from clumping, If blocked = analgesic, anti-inflammatory/antipyretic and
platelet clumping (thrombosis and heart)
