NSG 124 Exam 1 Newest 2026/2027 Questions
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Pharmacokinetic changes in older adults - CORRECT ANSWER-decreased renal
function, more likely to have adverse reactions, lower BMI, more likely to be
dehydrated, fattier
What drugs are used for muscle spasms and pain - CORRECT ANSWER-
baclofen, dantrolene, and cyclobenzaprine
baclofen (therapeutic use) - CORRECT ANSWER-Central acting skeletal muscle
relaxant (long term); reduces spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis and
spinal cord injury.
dantrolene (therapeutic use) - CORRECT ANSWER-Direct acting skeletal muscle
relaxant; spasticity and malignant hyperthermia.
cyclobenzaprine (therapeutic use) - CORRECT ANSWER-Central acting skeletal
muscle relaxant (short term local effect)
,Drugs for muscle spasm and pain (adverse effects) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Drowsiness, Dizziness, Weakness, Fatigue, Confusion, Headache, Insomnia,
Nausea, Constipation, Urinary frequency
What are the 5 steps of the nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWER-assessment,
nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
Generic or Trade?
Nonproprietary, not capitalized, suffixes, only 1 name - CORRECT ANSWER-
Generic
Generic or Trade?
Proprietary, capitalized, marketing name, multiple names - CORRECT
ANSWER-Trade
What are the 4 parts of the pharmacokinetics processes? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
, Half life - CORRECT ANSWER-length of time required for half of the medication
to leave the body
Is it better to have a narrow or wide therapeutic range? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Wide
Therapeutic index - CORRECT ANSWER-the ratio between the toxic and
therapeutic concentrations of a drug
drug-drug interactions - CORRECT ANSWER-when one drug changes the way
another drug affects the body
Minimizing Adverse Drug-Drug Interactions - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimize
number of drugs a patient receives.
Take a thorough drug history.
Be aware of the possibility of illicit drug use.
Adjust the dosage when metabolizing inducers are added or deleted.
Adjust the timing of administration to minimize interference with absorption.
Monitor for early signs of toxicity.
Be especially vigilant when patient is taking a drug with a low therapeutic index.
and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded
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Pharmacokinetic changes in older adults - CORRECT ANSWER-decreased renal
function, more likely to have adverse reactions, lower BMI, more likely to be
dehydrated, fattier
What drugs are used for muscle spasms and pain - CORRECT ANSWER-
baclofen, dantrolene, and cyclobenzaprine
baclofen (therapeutic use) - CORRECT ANSWER-Central acting skeletal muscle
relaxant (long term); reduces spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis and
spinal cord injury.
dantrolene (therapeutic use) - CORRECT ANSWER-Direct acting skeletal muscle
relaxant; spasticity and malignant hyperthermia.
cyclobenzaprine (therapeutic use) - CORRECT ANSWER-Central acting skeletal
muscle relaxant (short term local effect)
,Drugs for muscle spasm and pain (adverse effects) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Drowsiness, Dizziness, Weakness, Fatigue, Confusion, Headache, Insomnia,
Nausea, Constipation, Urinary frequency
What are the 5 steps of the nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWER-assessment,
nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
Generic or Trade?
Nonproprietary, not capitalized, suffixes, only 1 name - CORRECT ANSWER-
Generic
Generic or Trade?
Proprietary, capitalized, marketing name, multiple names - CORRECT
ANSWER-Trade
What are the 4 parts of the pharmacokinetics processes? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
, Half life - CORRECT ANSWER-length of time required for half of the medication
to leave the body
Is it better to have a narrow or wide therapeutic range? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Wide
Therapeutic index - CORRECT ANSWER-the ratio between the toxic and
therapeutic concentrations of a drug
drug-drug interactions - CORRECT ANSWER-when one drug changes the way
another drug affects the body
Minimizing Adverse Drug-Drug Interactions - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimize
number of drugs a patient receives.
Take a thorough drug history.
Be aware of the possibility of illicit drug use.
Adjust the dosage when metabolizing inducers are added or deleted.
Adjust the timing of administration to minimize interference with absorption.
Monitor for early signs of toxicity.
Be especially vigilant when patient is taking a drug with a low therapeutic index.
