NR-291 Pharmacology I Study Guide – Exam 1

NR-291 Pharmacology I Study Guide – Exam 1 60 Questions – Multiple Choice, Select All That Apply, Multiple Sequence Instructions: The contents on this guide are intended to help you organize your preparation. This is NOT intended to serve as a direct reflection of the exact questions which will be presented in the exam. It is imperative to know the classification of each medication noted and understand the general indications of the class. In addition, as you review the classifications and drug profiles listed below, be sure that you: Know the indications Understand the action Understand the therapeutic (beneficial effects) Know the therapeutic dose Know key adverse reactions/side effects Know drug-drug interactions Know drug-food interactions Know the contraindications/Precautions Know therapeutic drug levels if indicated Know onset, peak, duration and half-life Know Patient/family teaching Apply nursing management including: assessment prior to administration, implementation (administration) and evaluation (therapeutic effect) of drug therapy Know the antidote