2024 NGN HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | FROM QUESTION TO
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NSAID - Answer: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for pain relief.
Ibuprofen - Answer: Common NSAID taken orally for pain management.
Chronic lower back pain - Answer: Persistent pain in the lower back region.
Assessment priority - Answer: Most important evaluation to perform first.
Risedrineate - Answer: Medication administered for osteoporosis treatment.
Fluticasone/salmeterol - Answer: Combination inhaler for asthma management.
Albuterol - Answer: Rescue inhaler for acute asthma symptoms.
Methemoglobinemia - Answer: Condition where hemoglobin cannot effectively release
oxygen.
Methylene blue - Answer: Treatment for methemoglobinemia to restore oxygen delivery.
Complete blood count - Answer: Blood test to evaluate overall health and detect disorders.
Heart palpitations - Answer: Irregular heartbeat sensation experienced by the patient.
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,Forced expiratory volume - Answer: Measurement of lung function during exhalation.
Oxygen saturation - Answer: Percentage of oxygen in the blood, measured non-invasively.
Sumatriptan succinate - Answer: Medication used to treat migraine headaches.
Coronary artery disease - Answer: Condition characterized by narrowed heart arteries.
Parameters to monitor - Answer: Specific metrics to assess patient progress.
Actions to take - Answer: Interventions required to address a medical condition.
Dizziness - Answer: Lightheadedness often associated with low oxygen levels.
Lightheadedness - Answer: Feeling faint or unsteady, often due to low oxygen.
Nurse's notes - Answer: Documentation of patient observations and assessments.
Asthma symptoms - Answer: Signs indicating worsening respiratory condition.
Medication interactions - Answer: Effects of combining different drugs, like milk with
risedrineate.
Patient education - Answer: Instructing clients on proper medication usage.
Ciprofloxacin - Answer: Antibiotic prescribed for bacterial infections.
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,IV infusion rate - Answer: 200 mL/hr for ciprofloxacin administration.
Serum creatine phosphokinase (CK) - Answer: Elevated levels indicate muscle damage
risk.
Atorvastatin - Answer: Cholesterol-lowering medication for heart disease.
LDL - Answer: Low-density lipoprotein, bad cholesterol.
HDL - Answer: High-density lipoprotein, good cholesterol.
Gabapentin - Answer: Medication for neuropathic pain management.
Post herpetic neuralgia - Answer: Pain following herpes zoster infection.
Calcium channel blocker - Answer: Medication class for hypertension and angina.
Amlodipine - Answer: Calcium channel blocker used for hypertension.
Tamsulosin - Answer: Alpha blocker for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - Answer: Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate.
Metoclopramide - Answer: Medication for nausea and gastroparesis.
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, Involuntary movements - Answer: Adverse effect requiring monitoring with
metoclopramide.
Orlistat - Answer: Weight management medication that inhibits fat absorption.
Body mass index (BMI) - Answer: Measurement to assess weight relative to height.
Laxative administration - Answer: Requires assessment of bowel movement frequency.
Methotrexate - Answer: Immunosuppressant for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
Adalimumab - Answer: Biologic therapy for autoimmune conditions.
Chest x-ray - Answer: Pre-treatment assessment for adalimumab administration.
Vaccination precautions - Answer: Avoid live vaccines while on immunosuppressants.
Fluid intake management - Answer: Important for clients taking tamsulosin.
Asparaginase - Answer: Antineoplastic agent used in cancer treatment.
Pancreatitis - Answer: Inflammation of the pancreas affecting medication use.
Levothyroxine sodium - Answer: Hormone replacement for hypothyroidism management.
Restlessness - Answer: Indicates excessive levothyroxine dosage in patients.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | FROM QUESTION TO
PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
NSAID - Answer: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for pain relief.
Ibuprofen - Answer: Common NSAID taken orally for pain management.
Chronic lower back pain - Answer: Persistent pain in the lower back region.
Assessment priority - Answer: Most important evaluation to perform first.
Risedrineate - Answer: Medication administered for osteoporosis treatment.
Fluticasone/salmeterol - Answer: Combination inhaler for asthma management.
Albuterol - Answer: Rescue inhaler for acute asthma symptoms.
Methemoglobinemia - Answer: Condition where hemoglobin cannot effectively release
oxygen.
Methylene blue - Answer: Treatment for methemoglobinemia to restore oxygen delivery.
Complete blood count - Answer: Blood test to evaluate overall health and detect disorders.
Heart palpitations - Answer: Irregular heartbeat sensation experienced by the patient.
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,Forced expiratory volume - Answer: Measurement of lung function during exhalation.
Oxygen saturation - Answer: Percentage of oxygen in the blood, measured non-invasively.
Sumatriptan succinate - Answer: Medication used to treat migraine headaches.
Coronary artery disease - Answer: Condition characterized by narrowed heart arteries.
Parameters to monitor - Answer: Specific metrics to assess patient progress.
Actions to take - Answer: Interventions required to address a medical condition.
Dizziness - Answer: Lightheadedness often associated with low oxygen levels.
Lightheadedness - Answer: Feeling faint or unsteady, often due to low oxygen.
Nurse's notes - Answer: Documentation of patient observations and assessments.
Asthma symptoms - Answer: Signs indicating worsening respiratory condition.
Medication interactions - Answer: Effects of combining different drugs, like milk with
risedrineate.
Patient education - Answer: Instructing clients on proper medication usage.
Ciprofloxacin - Answer: Antibiotic prescribed for bacterial infections.
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,IV infusion rate - Answer: 200 mL/hr for ciprofloxacin administration.
Serum creatine phosphokinase (CK) - Answer: Elevated levels indicate muscle damage
risk.
Atorvastatin - Answer: Cholesterol-lowering medication for heart disease.
LDL - Answer: Low-density lipoprotein, bad cholesterol.
HDL - Answer: High-density lipoprotein, good cholesterol.
Gabapentin - Answer: Medication for neuropathic pain management.
Post herpetic neuralgia - Answer: Pain following herpes zoster infection.
Calcium channel blocker - Answer: Medication class for hypertension and angina.
Amlodipine - Answer: Calcium channel blocker used for hypertension.
Tamsulosin - Answer: Alpha blocker for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - Answer: Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate.
Metoclopramide - Answer: Medication for nausea and gastroparesis.
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, Involuntary movements - Answer: Adverse effect requiring monitoring with
metoclopramide.
Orlistat - Answer: Weight management medication that inhibits fat absorption.
Body mass index (BMI) - Answer: Measurement to assess weight relative to height.
Laxative administration - Answer: Requires assessment of bowel movement frequency.
Methotrexate - Answer: Immunosuppressant for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
Adalimumab - Answer: Biologic therapy for autoimmune conditions.
Chest x-ray - Answer: Pre-treatment assessment for adalimumab administration.
Vaccination precautions - Answer: Avoid live vaccines while on immunosuppressants.
Fluid intake management - Answer: Important for clients taking tamsulosin.
Asparaginase - Answer: Antineoplastic agent used in cancer treatment.
Pancreatitis - Answer: Inflammation of the pancreas affecting medication use.
Levothyroxine sodium - Answer: Hormone replacement for hypothyroidism management.
Restlessness - Answer: Indicates excessive levothyroxine dosage in patients.
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