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NSG 318 Final Exam
Review Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
High-Yield Nursing
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
89 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 89 verified questions, complete with correct answers, focused on
high-yield nursing concepts. It is suitable for comprehensive review and mastery of
pharmacology, showcasing essential drug information and clinical implications. Students
can utilize this resource for effective studying, exam preparation, and certification
readiness.
CONTENTS
Respiratory Pharmacology Q1–Q15
Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Q16–Q30
Endocrine and Metabolic Drugs Q31–Q44
Page 1
, Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q45–Q58
Pain Management and Anesthetics Q59–Q72
Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Q73–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
How long can treatment take for a duodenal ulcer?
CORRECT ANSWER
1-2 months until ulcer is fully healed
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
Review Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
High-Yield Nursing
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
89 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 89 verified questions, complete with correct answers, focused on
high-yield nursing concepts. It is suitable for comprehensive review and mastery of
pharmacology, showcasing essential drug information and clinical implications. Students
can utilize this resource for effective studying, exam preparation, and certification
readiness.
CONTENTS
Respiratory Pharmacology Q1–Q15
Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Q16–Q30
Endocrine and Metabolic Drugs Q31–Q44
Page 1
, Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q45–Q58
Pain Management and Anesthetics Q59–Q72
Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Q73–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
How long can treatment take for a duodenal ulcer?
CORRECT ANSWER
1-2 months until ulcer is fully healed
Page 3
