NSG 124 Exam 1 2026 | Questions & Verified
Answers | Comprehensive Nursing Review
1. Describe the role of naloxone in the context of opioid overdose
treatment.
Naloxone is a pain reliever that works alongside opioids.
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses the effects of
opioid overdose by displacing opioids from their receptors.
Naloxone is an anti-inflammatory medication used for pain
management.
Naloxone is a sedative that enhances the effects of opioids.
2. In a clinical scenario, a patient taking a sedative becomes unusually
agitated instead of calm. What term best describes this reaction?
Paradoxical effect
Therapeutic failure
Adverse reaction
Allergic reaction
3. Local anesthetics are commonly administered with what kind of
vasoconstrictor?:
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Epinephrine
4. Tizanidine is a commonly used drug for treatment of muscle spasms,
which of the following are adverse effects?
, Hypotension
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Dry Mouth
All of the above
5. What is Cyclobenzaprine's therapeutic use?
Management of spasticity; may be used for spinal cord injuries or
spinal cord diseases
Treatment of spasticity, especially head & neck
Short-term treatment of muscle spasms of local origin without
interfering with general muscle function
Management of mild to moderate pain associated with
inflammation
6. What is the risk category that indicates a remote risk of fetal harm
associated with drug use?
remote risk of fetal harm
slightly more risk than remote
greater risk than slightly more
proven risk of fetal harm
7. Describe how idiosyncratic effects differ from typical side effects of
medications.
Idiosyncratic effects are always severe, whereas typical side
effects are mild.
Idiosyncratic effects are always beneficial, while typical side
effects are harmful.
, Idiosyncratic effects occur only in elderly patients, while typical
side effects can occur in anyone.
Idiosyncratic effects are unique to individuals and not
commonly seen in the general population, while typical side
effects are expected and occur in many patients.
8. What is the mechanism by which stimulant laxatives induce bowel
movements?
By decreasing the production of digestive enzymes
Through direct stimulation of the enteric nervous system and
enhancing colonic electrolyte and fluid secretion
Through the suppression of the immune response in the
gastrointestinal tract
By reducing water absorption in the intestine
9. Hich of the following is an example of a stimulant laxative?
macrogol
senna
phosphate enema
ispaghula husk
10. What is a contraindication for taking cyclobenzaprine?
Allergies to aspirin
High blood pressure
Increased risk for serotonin syndrome when taking SSRIs and
SNRIs
Asthma
, 11. If a patient taking sumatriptan reports experiencing chest pain, what
should the nurse's immediate action be?
Administer an additional dose of sumatriptan.
Notify the healthcare provider immediately.
Document the symptom and monitor for changes.
Advise the patient to rest and drink water.
12. A patient with a higher body fat percentage is prescribed a lipophilic
medication. What considerations should the nurse take into account
regarding the patient's medication response?
The patient's body weight will not affect the medication
response.
The medication will be less effective because of the patient's
weight.
The medication may have a prolonged effect due to increased
storage in body fat.
The patient will require a lower dose due to their body weight.
13. Describe the potential consequences of untreated acute toxicity from
acetaminophen.
It causes a decrease in blood pressure.
It leads to improved kidney function.
Untreated acute toxicity can lead to liver failure.
It results in increased energy levels.
14. Hydrocortisone is commonly used temporarily to treat which of the
following conditions?
Adrenal Insufficiency
Answers | Comprehensive Nursing Review
1. Describe the role of naloxone in the context of opioid overdose
treatment.
Naloxone is a pain reliever that works alongside opioids.
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses the effects of
opioid overdose by displacing opioids from their receptors.
Naloxone is an anti-inflammatory medication used for pain
management.
Naloxone is a sedative that enhances the effects of opioids.
2. In a clinical scenario, a patient taking a sedative becomes unusually
agitated instead of calm. What term best describes this reaction?
Paradoxical effect
Therapeutic failure
Adverse reaction
Allergic reaction
3. Local anesthetics are commonly administered with what kind of
vasoconstrictor?:
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Epinephrine
4. Tizanidine is a commonly used drug for treatment of muscle spasms,
which of the following are adverse effects?
, Hypotension
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Dry Mouth
All of the above
5. What is Cyclobenzaprine's therapeutic use?
Management of spasticity; may be used for spinal cord injuries or
spinal cord diseases
Treatment of spasticity, especially head & neck
Short-term treatment of muscle spasms of local origin without
interfering with general muscle function
Management of mild to moderate pain associated with
inflammation
6. What is the risk category that indicates a remote risk of fetal harm
associated with drug use?
remote risk of fetal harm
slightly more risk than remote
greater risk than slightly more
proven risk of fetal harm
7. Describe how idiosyncratic effects differ from typical side effects of
medications.
Idiosyncratic effects are always severe, whereas typical side
effects are mild.
Idiosyncratic effects are always beneficial, while typical side
effects are harmful.
, Idiosyncratic effects occur only in elderly patients, while typical
side effects can occur in anyone.
Idiosyncratic effects are unique to individuals and not
commonly seen in the general population, while typical side
effects are expected and occur in many patients.
8. What is the mechanism by which stimulant laxatives induce bowel
movements?
By decreasing the production of digestive enzymes
Through direct stimulation of the enteric nervous system and
enhancing colonic electrolyte and fluid secretion
Through the suppression of the immune response in the
gastrointestinal tract
By reducing water absorption in the intestine
9. Hich of the following is an example of a stimulant laxative?
macrogol
senna
phosphate enema
ispaghula husk
10. What is a contraindication for taking cyclobenzaprine?
Allergies to aspirin
High blood pressure
Increased risk for serotonin syndrome when taking SSRIs and
SNRIs
Asthma
, 11. If a patient taking sumatriptan reports experiencing chest pain, what
should the nurse's immediate action be?
Administer an additional dose of sumatriptan.
Notify the healthcare provider immediately.
Document the symptom and monitor for changes.
Advise the patient to rest and drink water.
12. A patient with a higher body fat percentage is prescribed a lipophilic
medication. What considerations should the nurse take into account
regarding the patient's medication response?
The patient's body weight will not affect the medication
response.
The medication will be less effective because of the patient's
weight.
The medication may have a prolonged effect due to increased
storage in body fat.
The patient will require a lower dose due to their body weight.
13. Describe the potential consequences of untreated acute toxicity from
acetaminophen.
It causes a decrease in blood pressure.
It leads to improved kidney function.
Untreated acute toxicity can lead to liver failure.
It results in increased energy levels.
14. Hydrocortisone is commonly used temporarily to treat which of the
following conditions?
Adrenal Insufficiency
