NUR 330 Exam 1 Medications – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
NUR 330 Exam 1 Medications – UPDATED
Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Section 1: Osteoarthritis, Acetaminophen, Nsaids (Q1–Q13)
Question & Answer
Q1 What should be monitored when a patient takes acetaminophen?
A Liver function.
Q2 Maximum daily dose of acetaminophen
A No more than 4,000 mg per day from all sources.
Q3 Does acetaminophen have anti-inflammatory properties?
A No. Acetaminophen relieves pain and fever but is not anti-inflammatory.
Q4 Examples of NSAIDs
A Ibuprofen and naproxen.
Q5 What major side effects should be assessed with NSAIDs?
A Gastric irritation, ulceration, and gastrointestinal bleeding
Q6 Do NSAIDs have anti-inflammatory properties?
A Yes. NSAIDs relieve pain, fever, and inflammation.
Q7 What should be assessed when a patient takes aspirin?
A Signs of bleeding.
Q8 What is the ceiling effect of non-opioid analgesics?
A After a certain dose, increasing the medication does not increase pain relief but can increase
adverse effects.
Q9 Which analgesics in the slides have a ceiling effect?
A Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and aspirin.
Q10 First approach to osteoarthritis pain management
A Use nonpharmacologic methods first, including balancing rest and activity.
Q11 Medication for mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain
A Acetaminophen/ hyaluronic acid
Q12 Hyaluronic acid use in osteoarthritis
A Used for mild to moderate osteoarthritis to improve joint lubrication and reduce pain.
Q13 Medication for moderate to severe osteoarthritis pain
A An NSAID such as celecoxib.
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, NUR 330 Exam 1 Medications – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Section 2: Opioid, Opioids, Titration (Q14–Q26)
Question & Answer
Q14 Celecoxib classification
A NSAID and selective COX-2 inhibitor.
Q15 Capsaicin cream use
A A topical analgesic used to reduce osteoarthritis pain.
Q16 Glucosamine use
A A dietary supplement sometimes used for osteoarthritis symptoms.
Q17 Chondroitin use
A A supplement that may help maintain cartilage.
Q18 Examples of opioids
A Fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone.
Q19 Opioids are often combined with what medications?
A Non-opioid analgesics.
Q20 Four major opioid adverse effects
A Constipation, sedation, respiratory depression, and hypotension.
Q21 What medication should usually accompany opioid therapy?
A A laxative or bowel regimen to prevent constipation.
Q22 What is opioid titration?
A Adjusting the dose up or down according to the patient's pain relief and adverse effects.
Q23 Goal of opioid titration
A Use the smallest dose that provides the best pain relief with the fewest adverse effects.
Q24 Do opioids have a ceiling effect?
A No. Opioids do not have a fixed analgesic ceiling, but adverse effects limit dosing.
Q25 Opioid emergency finding
A A respiratory rate below 10 breaths/minute with unresponsiveness after opioid administration.
Q26 What should the nurse do for an unresponsive opioid patient with RR below 10?
A Administer naloxone, also called Narcan, and support airway and breathing.
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NUR 330 Exam 1 Medications – UPDATED
Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Section 1: Osteoarthritis, Acetaminophen, Nsaids (Q1–Q13)
Question & Answer
Q1 What should be monitored when a patient takes acetaminophen?
A Liver function.
Q2 Maximum daily dose of acetaminophen
A No more than 4,000 mg per day from all sources.
Q3 Does acetaminophen have anti-inflammatory properties?
A No. Acetaminophen relieves pain and fever but is not anti-inflammatory.
Q4 Examples of NSAIDs
A Ibuprofen and naproxen.
Q5 What major side effects should be assessed with NSAIDs?
A Gastric irritation, ulceration, and gastrointestinal bleeding
Q6 Do NSAIDs have anti-inflammatory properties?
A Yes. NSAIDs relieve pain, fever, and inflammation.
Q7 What should be assessed when a patient takes aspirin?
A Signs of bleeding.
Q8 What is the ceiling effect of non-opioid analgesics?
A After a certain dose, increasing the medication does not increase pain relief but can increase
adverse effects.
Q9 Which analgesics in the slides have a ceiling effect?
A Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and aspirin.
Q10 First approach to osteoarthritis pain management
A Use nonpharmacologic methods first, including balancing rest and activity.
Q11 Medication for mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain
A Acetaminophen/ hyaluronic acid
Q12 Hyaluronic acid use in osteoarthritis
A Used for mild to moderate osteoarthritis to improve joint lubrication and reduce pain.
Q13 Medication for moderate to severe osteoarthritis pain
A An NSAID such as celecoxib.
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, NUR 330 Exam 1 Medications – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Section 2: Opioid, Opioids, Titration (Q14–Q26)
Question & Answer
Q14 Celecoxib classification
A NSAID and selective COX-2 inhibitor.
Q15 Capsaicin cream use
A A topical analgesic used to reduce osteoarthritis pain.
Q16 Glucosamine use
A A dietary supplement sometimes used for osteoarthritis symptoms.
Q17 Chondroitin use
A A supplement that may help maintain cartilage.
Q18 Examples of opioids
A Fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone.
Q19 Opioids are often combined with what medications?
A Non-opioid analgesics.
Q20 Four major opioid adverse effects
A Constipation, sedation, respiratory depression, and hypotension.
Q21 What medication should usually accompany opioid therapy?
A A laxative or bowel regimen to prevent constipation.
Q22 What is opioid titration?
A Adjusting the dose up or down according to the patient's pain relief and adverse effects.
Q23 Goal of opioid titration
A Use the smallest dose that provides the best pain relief with the fewest adverse effects.
Q24 Do opioids have a ceiling effect?
A No. Opioids do not have a fixed analgesic ceiling, but adverse effects limit dosing.
Q25 Opioid emergency finding
A A respiratory rate below 10 breaths/minute with unresponsiveness after opioid administration.
Q26 What should the nurse do for an unresponsive opioid patient with RR below 10?
A Administer naloxone, also called Narcan, and support airway and breathing.
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