NU 150 Pharmacology Practice Quiz
(Original content) | Exam 4 | Galen
2026/27
1 - Which of the following is the most serious acute
adverse effect of opioid analgesics that nurses must
monitor for?
• Constipation
• Respiratory depression
• Urinary retention
• Hypertension
Answer: Respiratory depression
2 - Which of the following are common adverse effects
associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs)? (Select all that apply.)
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Tinnitus (with salicylates)
• Impaired platelet function/bleeding tendency
• Hyperglycemia
Answer: Gastrointestinal bleeding, Tinnitus (with
salicylates), Impaired platelet function/bleeding tendency
3 - What is the antidote for a warfarin (coumadin)
overdose?
• Protamine sulfate
• Naloxone (narcan)
• Vitamin K (phytonadione)
(Original content) | Exam 4 | Galen
2026/27
1 - Which of the following is the most serious acute
adverse effect of opioid analgesics that nurses must
monitor for?
• Constipation
• Respiratory depression
• Urinary retention
• Hypertension
Answer: Respiratory depression
2 - Which of the following are common adverse effects
associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs)? (Select all that apply.)
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Tinnitus (with salicylates)
• Impaired platelet function/bleeding tendency
• Hyperglycemia
Answer: Gastrointestinal bleeding, Tinnitus (with
salicylates), Impaired platelet function/bleeding tendency
3 - What is the antidote for a warfarin (coumadin)
overdose?
• Protamine sulfate
• Naloxone (narcan)
• Vitamin K (phytonadione)
