NU 150 Pharm Exam 3 Study Guide 2026 | Complete Review
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1. Describe the potential risks associated with the use of NSAIDs in patients with
pre-existing gastrointestinal conditions.
NSAIDs have no significant risks when used as directed.
NSAIDs are safe for all patients regardless of their medical history.
NSAIDs primarily affect the respiratory system.
NSAIDs can exacerbate gastrointestinal conditions, leading to ulcers
or bleeding.
2. If a patient experiences severe drowsiness after taking an anti-emetic, what
nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Encourage the patient to eat solid food.
Monitor the patient's level of consciousness.
Increase the patient's fluid intake.
Administer additional anti-emetic medication.
3. Which of the following drugs is a PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)?
ranitidine (Zantac)
propantheline bromide (Pro-Banthine)
sucralfate (Carafate)
omeprazole (Prilosec)
None of the above
4. What are the general precautions for administering GI stimulants?
, No specific precautions are necessary.
Only precautions for elderly patients.
Considerations for patients with diabetes, cardiac disease, and
during pregnancy.
Only contraindications for patients with renal failure.
5. Which list of contraindications is most applicable to antacid preparations?
Seizure disorders and cardiac arrhythmia
Concomitant use with Warfarin and Aspirin
Congestive heart failure, history of renal calculi, and cirrhosis
Impaired renal and liver function, and with children
Acute abdominal pain or prolonged use
6. Describe why acetaminophen is contraindicated in patients with severe liver
disease.
Acetaminophen causes increased blood pressure, which is dangerous
for those with hypertension.
Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver, and severe liver disease
can impair its metabolism, leading to toxicity.
Acetaminophen interacts negatively with diabetes medications.
Acetaminophen can exacerbate asthma symptoms in patients with
respiratory issues.
7. A patient has ingested a toxic substance and is brought to the emergency
room. What would be the most appropriate use of emetic drugs in this
scenario?
To administer antibiotics to prevent infection
, To induce vomiting and expel the toxic substance from the stomach
To reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract
To provide pain relief to the patient
8. Describe the primary therapeutic use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs).
PPIs are used to relieve pain and inflammation.
PPIs are used to increase gastric acid production for digestion.
PPIs are primarily used to reduce gastric acid production and treat
conditions like GERD.
PPIs are used to treat bacterial infections.
9. What is a common precaution associated with the use of Macrolides?
Cardiac arrhythmias
Pregnancy
Renal failure
Hepatic impairment
10. What is the primary therapeutic use of tetracycline drugs?
To relieve pain and inflammation
To reduce stomach acid
To treat bacterial infections
To manage chronic pain
, 11. In a clinical scenario where a patient has overdosed on opioids, which drug
class would be administered to reverse the effects, and what is the expected
outcome?
NSAIDs, which will enhance opioid effects.
Salicylates, which will reduce pain and inflammation.
Opioid antagonists, which will reverse the effects of opioid
overdose.
Aminoglycosides, which will treat bacterial infections.
12. A patient is prescribed cephalosporin. The nurse should warn the patient to
avoid which substance while taking a cephalosporin.
Alcohol
Milk products
Warfarin
Digitals
13. Describe the significance of understanding contraindications for
Lincosamides in nursing practice.
Contraindications are only important for pharmacists.
Understanding contraindications for Lincosamides helps nurses
prevent adverse reactions and ensure patient safety.
Contraindications are irrelevant to nursing practice.
Nurses should only focus on the therapeutic effects of medications.
14. What is the primary use of opioid antagonists in medical treatment?
To reverse the effects of opioid overdose
| Graded A+| Galen College of Nursing
1. Describe the potential risks associated with the use of NSAIDs in patients with
pre-existing gastrointestinal conditions.
NSAIDs have no significant risks when used as directed.
NSAIDs are safe for all patients regardless of their medical history.
NSAIDs primarily affect the respiratory system.
NSAIDs can exacerbate gastrointestinal conditions, leading to ulcers
or bleeding.
2. If a patient experiences severe drowsiness after taking an anti-emetic, what
nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Encourage the patient to eat solid food.
Monitor the patient's level of consciousness.
Increase the patient's fluid intake.
Administer additional anti-emetic medication.
3. Which of the following drugs is a PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)?
ranitidine (Zantac)
propantheline bromide (Pro-Banthine)
sucralfate (Carafate)
omeprazole (Prilosec)
None of the above
4. What are the general precautions for administering GI stimulants?
, No specific precautions are necessary.
Only precautions for elderly patients.
Considerations for patients with diabetes, cardiac disease, and
during pregnancy.
Only contraindications for patients with renal failure.
5. Which list of contraindications is most applicable to antacid preparations?
Seizure disorders and cardiac arrhythmia
Concomitant use with Warfarin and Aspirin
Congestive heart failure, history of renal calculi, and cirrhosis
Impaired renal and liver function, and with children
Acute abdominal pain or prolonged use
6. Describe why acetaminophen is contraindicated in patients with severe liver
disease.
Acetaminophen causes increased blood pressure, which is dangerous
for those with hypertension.
Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver, and severe liver disease
can impair its metabolism, leading to toxicity.
Acetaminophen interacts negatively with diabetes medications.
Acetaminophen can exacerbate asthma symptoms in patients with
respiratory issues.
7. A patient has ingested a toxic substance and is brought to the emergency
room. What would be the most appropriate use of emetic drugs in this
scenario?
To administer antibiotics to prevent infection
, To induce vomiting and expel the toxic substance from the stomach
To reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract
To provide pain relief to the patient
8. Describe the primary therapeutic use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs).
PPIs are used to relieve pain and inflammation.
PPIs are used to increase gastric acid production for digestion.
PPIs are primarily used to reduce gastric acid production and treat
conditions like GERD.
PPIs are used to treat bacterial infections.
9. What is a common precaution associated with the use of Macrolides?
Cardiac arrhythmias
Pregnancy
Renal failure
Hepatic impairment
10. What is the primary therapeutic use of tetracycline drugs?
To relieve pain and inflammation
To reduce stomach acid
To treat bacterial infections
To manage chronic pain
, 11. In a clinical scenario where a patient has overdosed on opioids, which drug
class would be administered to reverse the effects, and what is the expected
outcome?
NSAIDs, which will enhance opioid effects.
Salicylates, which will reduce pain and inflammation.
Opioid antagonists, which will reverse the effects of opioid
overdose.
Aminoglycosides, which will treat bacterial infections.
12. A patient is prescribed cephalosporin. The nurse should warn the patient to
avoid which substance while taking a cephalosporin.
Alcohol
Milk products
Warfarin
Digitals
13. Describe the significance of understanding contraindications for
Lincosamides in nursing practice.
Contraindications are only important for pharmacists.
Understanding contraindications for Lincosamides helps nurses
prevent adverse reactions and ensure patient safety.
Contraindications are irrelevant to nursing practice.
Nurses should only focus on the therapeutic effects of medications.
14. What is the primary use of opioid antagonists in medical treatment?
To reverse the effects of opioid overdose
