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FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER dd dd




dd UWORLD NURSING PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS ANSWERS dd dd dd dd




STUDENT NAME: ________________________________
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COURSE: NCLEX UWorld Pharmacology
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EXAM CODE: UWORLD NURSING PHARMACOLOGY QUE
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STIONS ANSWERS-101 dd




EXAM INSTRUCTIONS:
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1. Print your full name and date clearly in the header above.
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2. This exam booklet contains both Test Questions (Part I) and Verified Solutions (Part II).
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3. Answer all multiple-choice questions clearly. Double-check your work.
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4. Do not break the seal or open this booklet until instructed to do so by the proctor.
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Q1. Nephrotoxic Meds
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[Verified Solution]: -mycin antibiotics (aminoglycides) -keterolac (Toradol) -NSAIDs -digoxin
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Q2. Hepatotoxic Meds
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[Verified Solution]: -tylenol -NSAIDs
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Q3. Naloxone (Narcan)
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[Verified Solution]: -weans in 1-2 hours -IV or nasal spray -
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if unresponsive d/t anesthesia or opioids: administer oxygen, assess respiratory rate, notify HCP, prepare
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second dose Narcan, no need to call rapid response/code team
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Q4. NSAIDs
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[Verified Solution]: NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS -
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ex: aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen -use at lowest dose necessary for short amount of time -
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risks: GI toxicity, kidney injury, HTN, heart failure, bleeding risk -do not use if hx cardiac problems
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Q5. Aspirin
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side effects: black tarry stools, ringing in ears (earliest sign), bruising, tachycardia, hypotension -
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ASA toxicity: treated with activated charcoal then IV sodium bicarbonate, sx disorientation/vomiting/dia
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phoresis/restlessness, tinnitus dd

, Q6. Opioids
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if taking extended release for chronic pain teach to take even if pain is not present -
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monitor respiratory status when taking with short acting opioids -IV 2-3 minute push then check 15-
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30 minutes after admin -nausea/vomiting usually subsides after initial treatment -take with food EX -
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morphine -hydrocodone -codeine -fentanyl -heroin (illegal substance) SE -sedation -
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respiratory depression -hypotension -constipation -risk for addiction
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Q7. Codeine
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[Verified Solution]: -narcotic used for acute pain or cough suppressant -
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can cause accumulation of secretions so do not prescribe to people with respiratory disorders
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Q8. Topical Medications
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[Verified Solution]: -allow 30 minutes before washing off to ensure medication is absorbed -
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avoid heat -local irritation is common
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Q9. Clozapine
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[Verified Solution]: -antipsychotic -increased risk for infection -
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serial white blood count testing is necessary -report all s/s of infection SE -weight gain -drooling -
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significant sedation -agranulocytosis dd dd




Q10. Lithium
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[Verified Solution]: -prescribed for bipolar disorder -
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if kidney issues are present (including dehydration) question prescription LITHIUM TOXICITY -
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n/v, diarrhea, confusion, agitation SE -drowsiness -weight gain -dry mouth -avoid sodium depletion -
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eat regular diet -adequate fluids -avoid NSAIDs -
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takes up to 3 weeks to be effective THERAPEUTIC RANGE -0.6-1.2
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Q11. Tricyclic Antidepressants
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[Verified Solution]: TYLINE/PRAMINE Amitriptyline, nortriptyline, imipramine, desipramine, clomip
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ramine, doxepin, amoxapine. SE -constipation -restlessness -dizziness
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