NU150 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM #3
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Non salicylates - answer-acetaminophen (tylenol)
Acetaminophen is a substitute for: - answer-aspirin
What is the best med to use when treating children w/ fever and flu like symptoms? -
answer-acetaminophen (tylenol)
What are the actions of nonsalicylates? - answer--analgesic
-antipyretic
-no anti-inflammatory actions
Uses of acetaminophen: - answer--mild to moderate pain
-reduce body temp
-used when pt allergic to asa
-used when on anticoagulant therapy
-recent minor surgical procedures
Adverse reactions of nonsalicylates: - answer--urticaria (hives)
-pancytopenia (decrease in cells)
-jaundice (hepatotoxicity, hepatic failure)
Acute poisoning or toxicity from tylenol overdose: - answer-10-15 grams
Fatal tylenol overdose and patho: - answer-20-25 grams
Liver cells die (cannot detoxify drug)
S/s of tylenol toxicity: - answer-n/v
Jaundice, liver tenderness
Hypotension
Confusion
Acute hepatic/renal failure
Cautions w/ tylenol: - answer-chronic alcoholics
Avoid continuous use with salicylates or nsaids
Cautious use in pregnancy
Cautious use in older adults
Nsaids stands for: - answer-non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Nsaids is a: - answer-nonopioid analgesic
, Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting an enzyme that triggers pain and
inflammation: - answer-nsaids
Actions of nsaids: - answer-anti-inflammatory
Anti-pyretic
Analgesic
Examples of nsaids: - answer--ibuprofen
-indocin
-toradol
-naproxen
-feldene
-celebrex
Uses of nsaids: - answer-mild to moderate pain
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Dysmenorrhea
Adverse reactions of nsaids in gi: - answer-n/v/d/c
Indigestion (epigastric pain)
Bloating (abd distress)
Intestinal ulceration
Jaundice
Adverse reactions of nsaids in cns: - answer-dizziness, vertigo, lightheadedness
Headache, anxiety
Insomnia, depression, confusion
Psychic disturbances
Adverse reactions of nsaids in cardiovascular system: - answer-chf
Decrease/increase in bp
Arrhythmias
Adverse reactions of nsaids in renal system: - answer-hematuria (blood), polyuria,
dysuria, oliguria
Cystitis (inflammation of bladder)
Elevated bun
Acute renal failure
Adverse reactions of nsaids in special senses: - answer-visual disturbances
Blurred vision, diplopia, photophobia
Tinnitus, taste changes
Adverse reactions of nsaids in blood: - answer-leukopenia, pancytopenia,
thrombocytopenia, neutropenia
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Non salicylates - answer-acetaminophen (tylenol)
Acetaminophen is a substitute for: - answer-aspirin
What is the best med to use when treating children w/ fever and flu like symptoms? -
answer-acetaminophen (tylenol)
What are the actions of nonsalicylates? - answer--analgesic
-antipyretic
-no anti-inflammatory actions
Uses of acetaminophen: - answer--mild to moderate pain
-reduce body temp
-used when pt allergic to asa
-used when on anticoagulant therapy
-recent minor surgical procedures
Adverse reactions of nonsalicylates: - answer--urticaria (hives)
-pancytopenia (decrease in cells)
-jaundice (hepatotoxicity, hepatic failure)
Acute poisoning or toxicity from tylenol overdose: - answer-10-15 grams
Fatal tylenol overdose and patho: - answer-20-25 grams
Liver cells die (cannot detoxify drug)
S/s of tylenol toxicity: - answer-n/v
Jaundice, liver tenderness
Hypotension
Confusion
Acute hepatic/renal failure
Cautions w/ tylenol: - answer-chronic alcoholics
Avoid continuous use with salicylates or nsaids
Cautious use in pregnancy
Cautious use in older adults
Nsaids stands for: - answer-non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Nsaids is a: - answer-nonopioid analgesic
, Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting an enzyme that triggers pain and
inflammation: - answer-nsaids
Actions of nsaids: - answer-anti-inflammatory
Anti-pyretic
Analgesic
Examples of nsaids: - answer--ibuprofen
-indocin
-toradol
-naproxen
-feldene
-celebrex
Uses of nsaids: - answer-mild to moderate pain
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Dysmenorrhea
Adverse reactions of nsaids in gi: - answer-n/v/d/c
Indigestion (epigastric pain)
Bloating (abd distress)
Intestinal ulceration
Jaundice
Adverse reactions of nsaids in cns: - answer-dizziness, vertigo, lightheadedness
Headache, anxiety
Insomnia, depression, confusion
Psychic disturbances
Adverse reactions of nsaids in cardiovascular system: - answer-chf
Decrease/increase in bp
Arrhythmias
Adverse reactions of nsaids in renal system: - answer-hematuria (blood), polyuria,
dysuria, oliguria
Cystitis (inflammation of bladder)
Elevated bun
Acute renal failure
Adverse reactions of nsaids in special senses: - answer-visual disturbances
Blurred vision, diplopia, photophobia
Tinnitus, taste changes
Adverse reactions of nsaids in blood: - answer-leukopenia, pancytopenia,
thrombocytopenia, neutropenia
