TAUC MEDICATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026

TAUC MEDICATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026 Acetaminophen - Answer -also called: Tylenol drug type: NSAID given for: fever reducer and pain reliever dosing: 500-1000 mg for adults (500 mg pill) 15 mg/kg for kids (160 mg/5mL) caution: filtered through liver Adenosine - Answer -also called: Adenocard type of drug: antiarrhythmic drug given for: convert SVT route: IV first dose: 6 mg RAPID IV with saline second and third (if first doesn't work): 12 mg with saline caution: must be on cardiac monitor, must be on IV fluids, must have provider at bedside Oxymetazoline HCL - Answer -also called: Afrin Nasal Spraytype of drug: vasoconstrictor given for: nose bleeds and congestion route: IN (30 mL spray bottle in ENT tote) caution: only given by provider, can rebound swelling if taken too often *Albuterol Sulfate - Answer -also called: Ventolin type of drug: bronchodilator given for: bronchospasms in RSV, asthma, COPD dosage: 2.5 mg/3mL in a nebulizer solution; can be mixed with Atrovent for DuoNeb can be given by itself to kids or second dose for adults caution: cause nervousness, tremors, high heart rate, uneven heart beats Aspirin - Answer -type of drug: NSAID given for: prevents blood cots in cardiac events dosage: 324 mg (4 chewables) caution: increase in bleeding in those at risks Atropine - Answer -given for: symptomatic bradycardia dosage: 0.5 mg IV caution: must be on heart monitor Cefazolin - Answer -also called: Ancef