NUR 210 Exam 1 Prep 2026/2027 | Verified Q&A | Latest
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1. What condition is allopurinol primarily used to treat?
Hypertension
Asthma
Diabetes
Gout
2. Describe how aspirin's inhibition of COX enzymes affects inflammation and
pain.
Aspirin's inhibition of COX enzymes reduces the production of
prostaglandins, leading to decreased inflammation and pain.
Aspirin has no effect on inflammation or pain.
Aspirin enhances the production of prostaglandins, which increases
inflammation.
Aspirin stimulates COX enzymes, which increases inflammation and
pain.
3. Describe why it is important to position a child correctly when administering
ear drops.
Proper positioning minimizes the risk of ear infections.
Proper positioning allows for easier administration of the drops.
Proper positioning ensures that the drops reach the eardrum
effectively.
Proper positioning prevents the child from swallowing the drops.
,4. What is the primary site of drug absorption in the human body?
Liver
Small intestine
Stomach
Large intestine
5. In a scenario where a patient is undergoing a dental procedure, which local
anesthetic would be most appropriate for ensuring localized pain relief?
Lidocaine
Morphine
Diazepam
Aspirin
6. Describe how the 5 G's can affect patient safety when taking anticoagulant
medications.
The 5 G's have no effect on anticoagulants and are safe to use.
The 5 G's only affect the metabolism of pain medications, not
anticoagulants.
The 5 G's can enhance the effects of anticoagulants, leading to an
increased risk of bleeding.
The 5 G's reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulants, making them less
effective.
7. Describe how the kidneys contribute to the process of drug excretion in the
body.
, The kidneys filter blood to remove waste products and excrete
drugs through urine.
The kidneys synthesize drugs from nutrients in the blood.
The kidneys store drugs until they are needed by the body.
The kidneys metabolize drugs into active forms for therapeutic use.
8. Identify the non-benzodiazepine drug:
Alprazolam
Phenobarbital
Zolpidem
Ramelteon
9. If a patient taking fluoxetine reports persistent nausea, what should a nurse
consider in their care plan?
Ignoring the symptom as it is common.
Discontinuing fluoxetine immediately.
Adjusting the medication or providing antiemetic therapy.
Increasing the dosage of fluoxetine.
10. If a patient has a history of substance abuse, what considerations should be
made when prescribing benzodiazepines?
Avoid discussing the patient's history with them.
Prescribe benzodiazepines without any additional precautions.
Prescribe the highest dose available to ensure effectiveness.
Consider alternative medications or closely monitor usage.
, 11. Describe the importance of monitoring a patient after administering
aripiprazole.
Monitoring is not required for this medication.
Monitoring is primarily for evaluating medication effectiveness.
Monitoring is only necessary if the patient shows symptoms.
Monitoring is essential to assess for side effects and ensure patient
safety.
12. If a patient exhibits signs of an allergic reaction after receiving a local
anesthetic, what should be the immediate nursing intervention?
Reassure the patient and continue monitoring.
Apply a cold compress to the injection site.
Administer epinephrine and notify the healthcare provider.
Increase the dosage of the anesthetic.
13. Describe how non-benzodiazepine medications differ from
benzodiazepines in their action.
Non-benzodiazepine medications are used exclusively for pain relief.
Non-benzodiazepine medications primarily act as sedatives or
anxiolytics with a different mechanism of action compared to
benzodiazepines.
Non-benzodiazepine medications are only used for treating
depression.
Non-benzodiazepine medications have no sedative effects.
14. A patient with an NG tube connected to suction is prescribed a medication
that requires absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. What should the nurse
Update | Graded A+
1. What condition is allopurinol primarily used to treat?
Hypertension
Asthma
Diabetes
Gout
2. Describe how aspirin's inhibition of COX enzymes affects inflammation and
pain.
Aspirin's inhibition of COX enzymes reduces the production of
prostaglandins, leading to decreased inflammation and pain.
Aspirin has no effect on inflammation or pain.
Aspirin enhances the production of prostaglandins, which increases
inflammation.
Aspirin stimulates COX enzymes, which increases inflammation and
pain.
3. Describe why it is important to position a child correctly when administering
ear drops.
Proper positioning minimizes the risk of ear infections.
Proper positioning allows for easier administration of the drops.
Proper positioning ensures that the drops reach the eardrum
effectively.
Proper positioning prevents the child from swallowing the drops.
,4. What is the primary site of drug absorption in the human body?
Liver
Small intestine
Stomach
Large intestine
5. In a scenario where a patient is undergoing a dental procedure, which local
anesthetic would be most appropriate for ensuring localized pain relief?
Lidocaine
Morphine
Diazepam
Aspirin
6. Describe how the 5 G's can affect patient safety when taking anticoagulant
medications.
The 5 G's have no effect on anticoagulants and are safe to use.
The 5 G's only affect the metabolism of pain medications, not
anticoagulants.
The 5 G's can enhance the effects of anticoagulants, leading to an
increased risk of bleeding.
The 5 G's reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulants, making them less
effective.
7. Describe how the kidneys contribute to the process of drug excretion in the
body.
, The kidneys filter blood to remove waste products and excrete
drugs through urine.
The kidneys synthesize drugs from nutrients in the blood.
The kidneys store drugs until they are needed by the body.
The kidneys metabolize drugs into active forms for therapeutic use.
8. Identify the non-benzodiazepine drug:
Alprazolam
Phenobarbital
Zolpidem
Ramelteon
9. If a patient taking fluoxetine reports persistent nausea, what should a nurse
consider in their care plan?
Ignoring the symptom as it is common.
Discontinuing fluoxetine immediately.
Adjusting the medication or providing antiemetic therapy.
Increasing the dosage of fluoxetine.
10. If a patient has a history of substance abuse, what considerations should be
made when prescribing benzodiazepines?
Avoid discussing the patient's history with them.
Prescribe benzodiazepines without any additional precautions.
Prescribe the highest dose available to ensure effectiveness.
Consider alternative medications or closely monitor usage.
, 11. Describe the importance of monitoring a patient after administering
aripiprazole.
Monitoring is not required for this medication.
Monitoring is primarily for evaluating medication effectiveness.
Monitoring is only necessary if the patient shows symptoms.
Monitoring is essential to assess for side effects and ensure patient
safety.
12. If a patient exhibits signs of an allergic reaction after receiving a local
anesthetic, what should be the immediate nursing intervention?
Reassure the patient and continue monitoring.
Apply a cold compress to the injection site.
Administer epinephrine and notify the healthcare provider.
Increase the dosage of the anesthetic.
13. Describe how non-benzodiazepine medications differ from
benzodiazepines in their action.
Non-benzodiazepine medications are used exclusively for pain relief.
Non-benzodiazepine medications primarily act as sedatives or
anxiolytics with a different mechanism of action compared to
benzodiazepines.
Non-benzodiazepine medications are only used for treating
depression.
Non-benzodiazepine medications have no sedative effects.
14. A patient with an NG tube connected to suction is prescribed a medication
that requires absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. What should the nurse
