PHARM NUR 210 GALEN EXAM 1
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉Anesthetics
Answer: Work to promote CNS depression
◉Barbiturates
Answer: •Many side effects
•Not first choice
•Highly sedating
•Used for seizures
•Maintaining sleep
•Procedural sedation
◉Benzodiazepines
Answer: •Midazolam, Alprazolam
•Antianxiety, sleep
◉Nonbenzodiazepines
Answer: Zolpidem
,Short term treatment of insomnia
◉local anesthesia
Answer: •Lidocaine
•Rapid onset
•Long duration
•Topical, Cream, Sprays
•Dental
•sutures
◉general anesthesia
Answer: •Inhalation
•Nitrous oxide
•IV
•Midazolam and propofol (white in color, endo procedures, effects
reverse quickly)
◉•Spinal/epidural anesthesia
Answer: •Blocks
•Watch respiratory system
•Side effect:
•Headache
, •Hypotension: patient to lay flat after, increase fluids
◉Anesthetics
Answer: •Major adverse effects are on respiratory and
cardiovascular system
•Goal is balanced anesthesia
•Combination of drugs
◉Midazolam (Versed)
Answer: Classification: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety, pre-op sedation, sleep disorders
Side Effects: lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision,
headache
Adverse Effects: hypotension, depression, dependence, liver failure
Contraindications: respiratory depression, allergy
Interactions: other CNS depressants, alcohol Eval/Monitor/Teach:
monitor for signs of depression/ suicidal ideation, monitor renal/
hepatic function, use caution in older adults
◉Alprazolam (Xanax)
Answer: Classification: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety, pre-op sedation, sleep disorders
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉Anesthetics
Answer: Work to promote CNS depression
◉Barbiturates
Answer: •Many side effects
•Not first choice
•Highly sedating
•Used for seizures
•Maintaining sleep
•Procedural sedation
◉Benzodiazepines
Answer: •Midazolam, Alprazolam
•Antianxiety, sleep
◉Nonbenzodiazepines
Answer: Zolpidem
,Short term treatment of insomnia
◉local anesthesia
Answer: •Lidocaine
•Rapid onset
•Long duration
•Topical, Cream, Sprays
•Dental
•sutures
◉general anesthesia
Answer: •Inhalation
•Nitrous oxide
•IV
•Midazolam and propofol (white in color, endo procedures, effects
reverse quickly)
◉•Spinal/epidural anesthesia
Answer: •Blocks
•Watch respiratory system
•Side effect:
•Headache
, •Hypotension: patient to lay flat after, increase fluids
◉Anesthetics
Answer: •Major adverse effects are on respiratory and
cardiovascular system
•Goal is balanced anesthesia
•Combination of drugs
◉Midazolam (Versed)
Answer: Classification: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety, pre-op sedation, sleep disorders
Side Effects: lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision,
headache
Adverse Effects: hypotension, depression, dependence, liver failure
Contraindications: respiratory depression, allergy
Interactions: other CNS depressants, alcohol Eval/Monitor/Teach:
monitor for signs of depression/ suicidal ideation, monitor renal/
hepatic function, use caution in older adults
◉Alprazolam (Xanax)
Answer: Classification: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety, pre-op sedation, sleep disorders