Nursing Exam Review Flashcards

A set of flashcards covering key nursing concepts, medications, and conditions relevant to the exam.

What salicylate is a prostaglandin inhibitor with antipyretic, antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects?

Aspirin

What is the risk associated with cyclobenzaprine, a centrally acting muscle relaxant?

Fall risk due to dizziness and drowsiness

Which medication is a non-opioid analgesic that will not increase the risk of bleeding in head injury patients?

Acetaminophen

What opioid antagonist is used to reverse respiratory and CNS depression after opioid administration?

Naloxone

What conditions may celecoxib, a COX-2 inhibitor, be used to treat?

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

What condition is characterized by symptoms including tachycardia and flushed skin, and can be triggered by changes in levothyroxine?

Thyroid crisis

What does prednisone suppress in the body?

The inflammatory response

Which insulin can be administered via IV?

Regular Insulin

What condition is glipizide used to control in patients with type 2 diabetes?

Hyperglycemia

What hormone stimulates glycogenolysis in the liver?

Glucagon

What must be monitored to reduce the risk of ototoxicity from gentamycin?

Drug levels

What antibiotic class should be closely observed in patients with a documented penicillin allergy?

Cephalosporins

What is a first-line drug for treating mycobacterium tuberculosis?

Isoniazid (INH), rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol

What action should be taken if a patient on gentamicin sulfate shows decreased urine output?

Hold the dose and report to the provider

What lab test is monitored in HIV positive patients on antiretroviral therapy?

CD4+ count

What CJMM phase identifies expected outcomes and interventions for the patient’s problems?

Generate Solutions

What are examples of high alert medications?

Chemotherapy agents, opiates, insulin, potassium chloride IV, anticoagulants, sedatives

Which CJMM phase provides nursing education, drug administration, and patient care?

Take Action

What medication is a fibrinolysis inhibitor used for life threatening hemorrhage caused by thrombolytic treatment?

Aminocaproic Acid

What are CJMM’s six cognitive skills?

Recognize Cues, Analyze Cues, Prioritize Hypothesis, Generate Solutions, Take Actions, and Evaluate Outcome

What fat-soluble vitamins can become toxic in excess?

Vitamins A, D, E, and K

What are non-pharmacological methods to decrease nausea and vomiting?

Weak tea, flat soda, gelatin, electrolyte replacement, sports drinks, crackers, and dry toast

What opioid antidiarrheal can cause CNS and respiratory depression with alcohol and sedatives?

Diphenoxylate with atropine

Which gram-negative bacillus is known to cause peptic ulcer disease?

Helicobacter pylori

What are common uses for proton pump inhibitors (PPI)?

Gastric ulcers, GERD, H. pylori, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, NSAID-induced ulcers