NU 150 / NU150 Exam 3 – Pharmacology Review
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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
Jaundice
,Hepatic or renal failure
Hypoglycemia
Pancytopenia (reduced blood cells)
Hemolytic anemia
What are contraindications of acetaminophen?
Avoid Alcohol.
Avoid taking salicylate (aspirin) & NSAIDs
What are precautions of acetaminophen?
Pregnancy B Category
PTs with severe or recurrent pain OR high or continued fever.
If pain continues for more than 5 days or if redness or swelling is present.
What drugs are in the NSAIDs class?
Ibuprofen (Cox 1 & 2)
Meloxicam (Cox 1 & 2)
Naproxen (Cox 1 & 2)
Celecoxib (Cox 2)
What is the action of NSAIDs class?
Cox 1 & Cox 2 (treat pain, fever & inflammation)
Cox 2 (blocks enzyme that triggers pain & inflammation)
What are NSAIDs used for?
, Pain (muscle disorders)
Fever
dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
What are adverse reactions of NSAIDs?
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Diarrhea/Constipation
Stomatitis
Jaundice
Blurry Vision
Somnolence (sleepiness)
Stroke
Decrease or Increase BP
CHF/Arrhythmias/MI
Polyuria/Oliguria/Dysuria
Hematuria
Elevated BUN
Pancytopenia/Neutropenia/Leukopenia
Ecchymosis/Purpura
Steven-Johnson Syndrome
Decrease Appetite
Increase or Decrease Weight
Hyperglycemia or Hypoglycemia
What are precautions of NSAIDs?
(Latest 2026/2027 Update) | Galen | Complete Real
Exam | Verified Questions & Answers | 100% Correct
Solutions | Grade A
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
Jaundice
,Hepatic or renal failure
Hypoglycemia
Pancytopenia (reduced blood cells)
Hemolytic anemia
What are contraindications of acetaminophen?
Avoid Alcohol.
Avoid taking salicylate (aspirin) & NSAIDs
What are precautions of acetaminophen?
Pregnancy B Category
PTs with severe or recurrent pain OR high or continued fever.
If pain continues for more than 5 days or if redness or swelling is present.
What drugs are in the NSAIDs class?
Ibuprofen (Cox 1 & 2)
Meloxicam (Cox 1 & 2)
Naproxen (Cox 1 & 2)
Celecoxib (Cox 2)
What is the action of NSAIDs class?
Cox 1 & Cox 2 (treat pain, fever & inflammation)
Cox 2 (blocks enzyme that triggers pain & inflammation)
What are NSAIDs used for?
, Pain (muscle disorders)
Fever
dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
What are adverse reactions of NSAIDs?
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Diarrhea/Constipation
Stomatitis
Jaundice
Blurry Vision
Somnolence (sleepiness)
Stroke
Decrease or Increase BP
CHF/Arrhythmias/MI
Polyuria/Oliguria/Dysuria
Hematuria
Elevated BUN
Pancytopenia/Neutropenia/Leukopenia
Ecchymosis/Purpura
Steven-Johnson Syndrome
Decrease Appetite
Increase or Decrease Weight
Hyperglycemia or Hypoglycemia
What are precautions of NSAIDs?
