NSG 318 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | CO… EXAM
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NSG 318 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Nursing
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
89 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 89 verified exam questions along with their correct answers,
offering concise explanations for each response. It covers comprehensive nursing
knowledge relevant to clinical practice. Ideal for study, review, and certification
preparation, this resource ensures students can effectively reinforce their understanding
and readiness for nursing exams.
CONTENTS
Respiratory Pharmacology Q1–Q13
Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Q14–Q27
Patient Education and Safety Q28–Q45
Page 1
, Endocrine Pharmacology Q46–Q59
Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q60–Q73
Antibiotic Therapy Q74–Q89
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 89
Antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis, the common cold, cough, sneezing, pruritus,
urticaria, and to prevent motion sickness
CORRECT ANSWER
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 89
What is the most common side effect of Benadryl?
CORRECT ANSWER
Drowsiness
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 89
Antitussive used to treat nonproductive cough due to minor respiratory tract infections or
irritants that may have been inhaled.
CORRECT ANSWER
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 89
What are some of the adverse effects of Robitussin?
Life Threatening?
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Nephrolithiasis, Psychosis.
Respiratory Depression and Serotonin Syndrome
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 89
What should we be aware of when administering Tiotropium (Spiriva)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Be cautious giving this to patients with cardiac disorders
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 89
What would you teach a patient when taking Montelukast (Singulair)?
CORRECT ANSWER
This must be taken on a regular basis for best results - treats exercise-induced asthma as
opposed to a rescue inhaler ; comes orally
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 89
What is Albuterol (Proventil) used for?
CORRECT ANSWER
This is a rescue inhaler used to treat acute asthma attacks. Side effects include tremors and
jitters.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 89
What is the therapeutic effect of Promethazine (Phenergan)? What should not be combined
with this?
Page 3
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 318 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Nursing
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
89 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 89 verified exam questions along with their correct answers,
offering concise explanations for each response. It covers comprehensive nursing
knowledge relevant to clinical practice. Ideal for study, review, and certification
preparation, this resource ensures students can effectively reinforce their understanding
and readiness for nursing exams.
CONTENTS
Respiratory Pharmacology Q1–Q13
Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Q14–Q27
Patient Education and Safety Q28–Q45
Page 1
, Endocrine Pharmacology Q46–Q59
Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q60–Q73
Antibiotic Therapy Q74–Q89
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 89
Antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis, the common cold, cough, sneezing, pruritus,
urticaria, and to prevent motion sickness
CORRECT ANSWER
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 89
What is the most common side effect of Benadryl?
CORRECT ANSWER
Drowsiness
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 89
Antitussive used to treat nonproductive cough due to minor respiratory tract infections or
irritants that may have been inhaled.
CORRECT ANSWER
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 89
What are some of the adverse effects of Robitussin?
Life Threatening?
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Nephrolithiasis, Psychosis.
Respiratory Depression and Serotonin Syndrome
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 89
What should we be aware of when administering Tiotropium (Spiriva)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Be cautious giving this to patients with cardiac disorders
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 89
What would you teach a patient when taking Montelukast (Singulair)?
CORRECT ANSWER
This must be taken on a regular basis for best results - treats exercise-induced asthma as
opposed to a rescue inhaler ; comes orally
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 89
What is Albuterol (Proventil) used for?
CORRECT ANSWER
This is a rescue inhaler used to treat acute asthma attacks. Side effects include tremors and
jitters.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 89
What is the therapeutic effect of Promethazine (Phenergan)? What should not be combined
with this?
Page 3
