NU 150 PHARMACOLOGY REVIEW EXAM 3
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (2025-
2026) GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
What drugs are in the Aminoglycosides, Macrolides & Lincosamides class?
Gentamycin
Azithromycin (Z pac)
Streptomycin
Erythromycin
Microbid
What Salicylate used for?
Used to manage pain, pain reducing (analgesic), fever reducing (antipyretic) &
anti-inflammatory effects.
,What drug is a Salicylate?
Aspirin (ASA)
What are adverse reactions of Salicylate?
GI Upset, Heartburn, Anorexia, GI Bleeding.
Allergies: Angioedema, Bronchospasm & Anaphylactoid (allergic).
Children: Reye Syndrome
Tinnitus (Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
What contraindications should the nurse be aware of for Salicylate?
,Bleeding Disorders, Blood Dyscrasias, PT receiving Anti-Coagulants or Anti-
Neoplastic Drugs.
What precautions should the nurse be aware of for Salicylate?
Hepatic/Renal Failure, Pre-existing hypothrombinemia, GI Irritation, Peptic
Ulcers, Mild Diabetes, Gout and Vitamin K deficiency.
What is the patient most at risk for when taking Salicylate with Anticoagulants?
Increased risk for bleeding.
What is acetaminophen action?
analgesic (pain), antipyretic (fever). Has no value in treating inflammation or
thinning the blood.
, What class is acetaminophen in?
Non-salicylates (Tylenol)
mainly used as pain medication for pt with bleeding issues.
What is acetaminophen used for?
mild to moderate pain, fever
bleeding disorders & arthritic disorders.
What is the adverse reactions of acetaminophen?
Hypotension
Arrhythmias
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (2025-
2026) GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
What drugs are in the Aminoglycosides, Macrolides & Lincosamides class?
Gentamycin
Azithromycin (Z pac)
Streptomycin
Erythromycin
Microbid
What Salicylate used for?
Used to manage pain, pain reducing (analgesic), fever reducing (antipyretic) &
anti-inflammatory effects.
,What drug is a Salicylate?
Aspirin (ASA)
What are adverse reactions of Salicylate?
GI Upset, Heartburn, Anorexia, GI Bleeding.
Allergies: Angioedema, Bronchospasm & Anaphylactoid (allergic).
Children: Reye Syndrome
Tinnitus (Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
What contraindications should the nurse be aware of for Salicylate?
,Bleeding Disorders, Blood Dyscrasias, PT receiving Anti-Coagulants or Anti-
Neoplastic Drugs.
What precautions should the nurse be aware of for Salicylate?
Hepatic/Renal Failure, Pre-existing hypothrombinemia, GI Irritation, Peptic
Ulcers, Mild Diabetes, Gout and Vitamin K deficiency.
What is the patient most at risk for when taking Salicylate with Anticoagulants?
Increased risk for bleeding.
What is acetaminophen action?
analgesic (pain), antipyretic (fever). Has no value in treating inflammation or
thinning the blood.
, What class is acetaminophen in?
Non-salicylates (Tylenol)
mainly used as pain medication for pt with bleeding issues.
What is acetaminophen used for?
mild to moderate pain, fever
bleeding disorders & arthritic disorders.
What is the adverse reactions of acetaminophen?
Hypotension
Arrhythmias
