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GALEN NUR 210 EXAM 1 MODULES 1-
3|COMPLETE EXAM SET WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2026
general anesthesia - correct-answer - •Inhalation
•Nitrous oxide
•IV
•Midazolam and propofol (white in color, endo procedures, effects reverse
quickly)
•Spinal/epidural anesthesia - correct-answer - •Blocks
•Watch respiratory system
•Side effect:
•Headache
•Hypotension: patient to lay flat after, increase fluids
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Anesthetics - correct-answer - •Major adverse effects are on respiratory and
cardiovascular system
•Goal is balanced anesthesia
•Combination of drugs
Midazolam (Versed) - correct-answer - Classification: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety, pre-op sedation, sleep disorders
Side Effects: lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, headache
Adverse Effects: hypotension, depression, dependence, liver failure
Contraindications: respiratory depression, allergy
Interactions: other CNS depressants, alcohol Eval/Monitor/Teach: monitor for
signs of depression/ suicidal ideation, monitor renal/ hepatic function, use
caution in older adults
Alprazolam (Xanax) - correct-answer - Classification: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety, pre-op sedation, sleep disorders
Side Effects: lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, headache
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Adverse Effects: hypotension, depression, dependence, liver failure
Contraindications: respiratory depression, allergy Interactions: other CNS
depressants, alcohol Eval/Monitor/Teach: monitor for signs of depression/
suicidal ideation, monitor renal/ hepatic function, use caution in older adults
Zolpidem (Ambien) - correct-answer - Classification: non-benzodiazepine
Uses: insomnia, conscious sedation
Side Effects: dizziness, drowsiness, residual sedation, headache, blurred vision
Adverse Effects: hypotension, tolerance, phycological and physical dependence
Contraindications: allergy to benzodiazepines, respiratory depression, renal/ liver
dysfunction Interactions: other CNS depressants, alcohol, food decreases
absorption
Eval/Monitor/Teach: use caution in children and older adults, monitor for
dependency, avoid alcohol
NSAIDS in general - correct-answer - •Prostaglandin inhibitors
•pain inhibitor
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COX 1 and enzyme
Needing for prostaglandin inhibitors to work
Protects stomach lining
Regulates platelets
COX 2 enzymes
Anti-inflammatory
Pain
Stiffness in joints
Mildly work for fever
Preferred drugs for headache and fever (mild)
Salicylates - correct-answer - Aspirin
Prostaglandin inhibitor
Decreases inflammatory process
Antiplatelet
Reduces pain by blocking COX 1 and 2 enzyme
GI bleeding, ulcers (cox 1)
Antiplatelet property (cox 1)
GALEN NUR 210 EXAM 1 MODULES 1-
3|COMPLETE EXAM SET WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2026
general anesthesia - correct-answer - •Inhalation
•Nitrous oxide
•IV
•Midazolam and propofol (white in color, endo procedures, effects reverse
quickly)
•Spinal/epidural anesthesia - correct-answer - •Blocks
•Watch respiratory system
•Side effect:
•Headache
•Hypotension: patient to lay flat after, increase fluids
,2|Page
Anesthetics - correct-answer - •Major adverse effects are on respiratory and
cardiovascular system
•Goal is balanced anesthesia
•Combination of drugs
Midazolam (Versed) - correct-answer - Classification: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety, pre-op sedation, sleep disorders
Side Effects: lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, headache
Adverse Effects: hypotension, depression, dependence, liver failure
Contraindications: respiratory depression, allergy
Interactions: other CNS depressants, alcohol Eval/Monitor/Teach: monitor for
signs of depression/ suicidal ideation, monitor renal/ hepatic function, use
caution in older adults
Alprazolam (Xanax) - correct-answer - Classification: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety, pre-op sedation, sleep disorders
Side Effects: lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, headache
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Adverse Effects: hypotension, depression, dependence, liver failure
Contraindications: respiratory depression, allergy Interactions: other CNS
depressants, alcohol Eval/Monitor/Teach: monitor for signs of depression/
suicidal ideation, monitor renal/ hepatic function, use caution in older adults
Zolpidem (Ambien) - correct-answer - Classification: non-benzodiazepine
Uses: insomnia, conscious sedation
Side Effects: dizziness, drowsiness, residual sedation, headache, blurred vision
Adverse Effects: hypotension, tolerance, phycological and physical dependence
Contraindications: allergy to benzodiazepines, respiratory depression, renal/ liver
dysfunction Interactions: other CNS depressants, alcohol, food decreases
absorption
Eval/Monitor/Teach: use caution in children and older adults, monitor for
dependency, avoid alcohol
NSAIDS in general - correct-answer - •Prostaglandin inhibitors
•pain inhibitor
, 4|Page
COX 1 and enzyme
Needing for prostaglandin inhibitors to work
Protects stomach lining
Regulates platelets
COX 2 enzymes
Anti-inflammatory
Pain
Stiffness in joints
Mildly work for fever
Preferred drugs for headache and fever (mild)
Salicylates - correct-answer - Aspirin
Prostaglandin inhibitor
Decreases inflammatory process
Antiplatelet
Reduces pain by blocking COX 1 and 2 enzyme
GI bleeding, ulcers (cox 1)
Antiplatelet property (cox 1)
