Exam 3: NU150 / NU 150 (Latest 2026 / 2027 Update) Pharmacology | Questions with Correct Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A – Galen.

Exam 3: NU150 / NU 150 (Latest
Update) Pharmacology | Questions with Correct
Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A – Galen.
Question:
What is acetaminophen action??
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Answer:

analgesic (pain), antipyretic (fever). Has no value in treating inflammation
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or thinning the blood.
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Question:

What class is acetaminophen in??
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Answer:

Non-salicylates (Tylenol) i,-




mainly used as pain medication for pt with bleeding issues.
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Question:

What is acetaminophen used for??
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Answer:
mild to moderate pain, fever
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bleeding disorders & arthritic disorders.
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,Question:

What is the adverse reactions of acetaminophen??
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Answer:

Hypotension i,-




Arrhythmias
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Hepatic or renal failure
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Question:
What are contraindications of acetaminophen??
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Answer:
Avoid Alcohol.
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Avoid taking salicylate (aspirin) & NSAIDs
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Question:
What are precautions of acetaminophen??
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PTs with severe or recurrent pain OR high or continued fever.
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If pain continues for more than 5 days or if redness or swelling is present.
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Question:

What drugs are in the Aminoglycosides, Macrolides & Lincosamides class??
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Answer:

Gentamycin i,-




Azithromycin (Z pac) i,- i,-




Streptomycin
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Microbid




Question:

What Salicylate used for??
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Answer:

Used to manage pain, pain reducing (analgesic), fever reducing
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(antipyretic) & anti-inflammatory effects.
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Question:

, What drug is a Salicylate??
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Answer:

Aspirin (ASA) i,-




Question:

What are adverse reactions of Salicylate??
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Answer:

GI Upset, Heartburn, Anorexia, GI Bleeding.
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Allergies: Angioedema, Bronchospasm & Anaphylactoid (allergic).
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Children: Reye Syndrome i,- i,-




Tinnitus (Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
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Question:
What contraindications should the nurse be aware of for Salicylate??
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Answer:
Bleeding Disorders, Blood Dyscrasias, PT receiving Anti-Coagulants or Anti-
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Question:
What precautions should the nurse be aware of for Salicylate??
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