2025 NURS 201 EXAM 2 PREP/COMPREHENSIVE
GUIDE | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
NEWEST EXAM
Aricept (donepezil) - (ANSWER)Inhibits acetylcholinesterase thus improving
cholinergic function by making more acetylcholine available.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of Aricept - (ANSWER)Headache, diarrhea,
nausea, atrial fibrillation, hyper- or hypotension, fatigue, frequent urination.
Namenda (memantine) - (ANSWER)Binds to central nervous system N-methyl-D-
aspartate (NMDA) receptor sites, preventing binding of glutamate, an excitatory
neurotransmitter.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of Namenda - (ANSWER)Dizziness, fatigue,
headache, sedation, hypertension, rash, diarrhea, weight gain, urinary frequency,
anemia.
Valium (diazepam) - (ANSWER)Depresses the central nervous system, probably
by potentiating GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of Valium - (ANSWER)Dizziness, Drowsiness,
Lethargy, Depression, Respiratory Depression, Hypotension (IV Only), Slurred
Speech.
,Xanax (alprazolam) - (ANSWER)Acts at many levels in the central nervous system
to produce anxiolytic effect. May produce central nervous system depression.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of Xanax - (ANSWER)Dizziness, drowsiness,
lethargy, blurred vision, paradoxical excitation.
BuSpar (buspirone) - (ANSWER)Binds to serotonin and dopamine receptors in the
brain. Increases norepinephrine metabolism in the brain.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of BuSpar - (ANSWER)Dizziness, drowsiness,
excitement, fatigue, headache, insomnia, nervousness, weakness, blurred vision,
nasal congestion, sore throat, tinnitus, chest pain, palpitations, tachycardia,
nausea, rashes, myalgia, incoordination, numbness, paresthesia, clamminess,
sweating.
Prozac (fluoxetine) - (ANSWER)Selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin in
the central nervous system.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of Prozac - (ANSWER)Neuroleptic Malignant
Syndrome, Seizures, Suicidal Thoughts, insomnia, anxiety, Torsades De Pointes,
chest pain, palpitations, QT interval prolongation, sexual dysfunction, increased
sweating, pruritus, serotonin syndrome.
H2 Antagonist - (ANSWER)Inhibits the action of histamine at the H2-receptor site
located primarily in gastric parietal cells, resulting in inhibition of gastric acid
secretion.
,Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of H2 Antagonist - (ANSWER)Hallucinations,
Arrhythmias, drug-induced hepatitis, decreased sperm count, erectile
dysfunction, Agranulocytosis, Aplastic Anemia, thrombocytopenia.
PPIs - (ANSWER)Binds to an enzyme on gastric parietal cells in the presence of
acidic gastric pH, preventing the final transport of hydrogen ions into the gastric
lumen.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of PPIs - (ANSWER)Chest pain, Clostridium
Difficile-Associated Diarrhea (CDAD), abdominal pain, acid regurgitation, Vitamin
B12 Deficiency, bone fracture.
Kristalose (lactulose) - (ANSWER)Therapeutic Classification: Laxative;
Pharmacologic Classifications: Osmotics; Action: Increases water content and
softens the stool. Lowers the pH of the colon, which inhibits the diffusion of
ammonia from the colon into the blood, thereby reducing blood ammonia levels.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects: Belching, cramps, distention, flatulence,
hyperglycemia.
Imodium (loperamide) - (ANSWER)Therapeutic Classification: antidiarrheals;
Action: Inhibits peristalsis and prolongs transit time by a direct effect on nerves in
the intestinal muscle wall. Reduces fecal volume, increases fecal viscosity and bulk
while diminishing loss of fluid and electrolytes. Adverse Reactions/Side Effects:
Cardiac Arrest, OT Interval Prolongation, Torsades De Pointes, Ventricular
Arrhythmias, Abdominal pain/distention/discomfort, constipation.
, Flagyl (metronidazole) - (ANSWER)Therapeutic Classification: Anti-infectives,
antiprotozoals, antiulcer agents; Action: Disrupts DNA and protein synthesis in
susceptible organisms. Adverse Reactions/Side Effects: Seizures, Aseptic
Meningitis (IV), Encephalopathy (IV), psychosis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome,
Abdominal Pain, Anorexia, leukopenia, Glossitis, Furry Tongue.
Zofran (ondansetron) - (ANSWER)Therapeutic Classification: Antiemetics;
Pharmacologic Classifications: 5-HT3 Antagonist; Action: Blocks the effects of
serotonin at 5-HT3 receptor sites (selective antagonists) located in vagal nerve
terminals and the chemoreceptor trigger zone. Adverse Reactions/Side Effects:
Serotonin Syndrome, Headache, Torsades De Pointes, QT interval prolongation,
Constipation, Diarrhea, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.
Reglan (metoclopramide) - (ANSWER)Therapeutic Classification: antiemetics;
Action: Blocks dopamine receptors in chemoreceptor trigger zone of the central
nervous system. Stimulates motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract and
accelerates gastric emptying. Adverse Reactions/Side Effects: Drowsiness,
Extrapyramidal Reactions, Restlessness, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Tardive
Dyskinesia, Arrhythmias (Supraventricular Tachycardia, Bradycardia), hyper- or
hypotension, gynecomastia.
Emend (aprepitant [oral], fosaprepitant [IV]) - (ANSWER)Therapeutic
Classification: Antiemetics; Pharmacologic Classifications: Neurokinin Antagonists;
Action: Acts as a selective antagonist at substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptors
in the brain. Adverse Reactions/Side Effects: Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue,
Weakness, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Diarrhea, Hypersensitivity Reaction,
Hiccups, Infusion Reactions (IV Only).
GUIDE | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
NEWEST EXAM
Aricept (donepezil) - (ANSWER)Inhibits acetylcholinesterase thus improving
cholinergic function by making more acetylcholine available.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of Aricept - (ANSWER)Headache, diarrhea,
nausea, atrial fibrillation, hyper- or hypotension, fatigue, frequent urination.
Namenda (memantine) - (ANSWER)Binds to central nervous system N-methyl-D-
aspartate (NMDA) receptor sites, preventing binding of glutamate, an excitatory
neurotransmitter.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of Namenda - (ANSWER)Dizziness, fatigue,
headache, sedation, hypertension, rash, diarrhea, weight gain, urinary frequency,
anemia.
Valium (diazepam) - (ANSWER)Depresses the central nervous system, probably
by potentiating GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of Valium - (ANSWER)Dizziness, Drowsiness,
Lethargy, Depression, Respiratory Depression, Hypotension (IV Only), Slurred
Speech.
,Xanax (alprazolam) - (ANSWER)Acts at many levels in the central nervous system
to produce anxiolytic effect. May produce central nervous system depression.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of Xanax - (ANSWER)Dizziness, drowsiness,
lethargy, blurred vision, paradoxical excitation.
BuSpar (buspirone) - (ANSWER)Binds to serotonin and dopamine receptors in the
brain. Increases norepinephrine metabolism in the brain.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of BuSpar - (ANSWER)Dizziness, drowsiness,
excitement, fatigue, headache, insomnia, nervousness, weakness, blurred vision,
nasal congestion, sore throat, tinnitus, chest pain, palpitations, tachycardia,
nausea, rashes, myalgia, incoordination, numbness, paresthesia, clamminess,
sweating.
Prozac (fluoxetine) - (ANSWER)Selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin in
the central nervous system.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of Prozac - (ANSWER)Neuroleptic Malignant
Syndrome, Seizures, Suicidal Thoughts, insomnia, anxiety, Torsades De Pointes,
chest pain, palpitations, QT interval prolongation, sexual dysfunction, increased
sweating, pruritus, serotonin syndrome.
H2 Antagonist - (ANSWER)Inhibits the action of histamine at the H2-receptor site
located primarily in gastric parietal cells, resulting in inhibition of gastric acid
secretion.
,Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of H2 Antagonist - (ANSWER)Hallucinations,
Arrhythmias, drug-induced hepatitis, decreased sperm count, erectile
dysfunction, Agranulocytosis, Aplastic Anemia, thrombocytopenia.
PPIs - (ANSWER)Binds to an enzyme on gastric parietal cells in the presence of
acidic gastric pH, preventing the final transport of hydrogen ions into the gastric
lumen.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects of PPIs - (ANSWER)Chest pain, Clostridium
Difficile-Associated Diarrhea (CDAD), abdominal pain, acid regurgitation, Vitamin
B12 Deficiency, bone fracture.
Kristalose (lactulose) - (ANSWER)Therapeutic Classification: Laxative;
Pharmacologic Classifications: Osmotics; Action: Increases water content and
softens the stool. Lowers the pH of the colon, which inhibits the diffusion of
ammonia from the colon into the blood, thereby reducing blood ammonia levels.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects: Belching, cramps, distention, flatulence,
hyperglycemia.
Imodium (loperamide) - (ANSWER)Therapeutic Classification: antidiarrheals;
Action: Inhibits peristalsis and prolongs transit time by a direct effect on nerves in
the intestinal muscle wall. Reduces fecal volume, increases fecal viscosity and bulk
while diminishing loss of fluid and electrolytes. Adverse Reactions/Side Effects:
Cardiac Arrest, OT Interval Prolongation, Torsades De Pointes, Ventricular
Arrhythmias, Abdominal pain/distention/discomfort, constipation.
, Flagyl (metronidazole) - (ANSWER)Therapeutic Classification: Anti-infectives,
antiprotozoals, antiulcer agents; Action: Disrupts DNA and protein synthesis in
susceptible organisms. Adverse Reactions/Side Effects: Seizures, Aseptic
Meningitis (IV), Encephalopathy (IV), psychosis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome,
Abdominal Pain, Anorexia, leukopenia, Glossitis, Furry Tongue.
Zofran (ondansetron) - (ANSWER)Therapeutic Classification: Antiemetics;
Pharmacologic Classifications: 5-HT3 Antagonist; Action: Blocks the effects of
serotonin at 5-HT3 receptor sites (selective antagonists) located in vagal nerve
terminals and the chemoreceptor trigger zone. Adverse Reactions/Side Effects:
Serotonin Syndrome, Headache, Torsades De Pointes, QT interval prolongation,
Constipation, Diarrhea, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.
Reglan (metoclopramide) - (ANSWER)Therapeutic Classification: antiemetics;
Action: Blocks dopamine receptors in chemoreceptor trigger zone of the central
nervous system. Stimulates motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract and
accelerates gastric emptying. Adverse Reactions/Side Effects: Drowsiness,
Extrapyramidal Reactions, Restlessness, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Tardive
Dyskinesia, Arrhythmias (Supraventricular Tachycardia, Bradycardia), hyper- or
hypotension, gynecomastia.
Emend (aprepitant [oral], fosaprepitant [IV]) - (ANSWER)Therapeutic
Classification: Antiemetics; Pharmacologic Classifications: Neurokinin Antagonists;
Action: Acts as a selective antagonist at substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptors
in the brain. Adverse Reactions/Side Effects: Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue,
Weakness, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Diarrhea, Hypersensitivity Reaction,
Hiccups, Infusion Reactions (IV Only).
