EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
UPDATED 2025/2026 BEST SOLUTION RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR
SUCCESS
Used in children aged 9-11 and 19-21, and adults every 5 years after 20, with greater risk for
those with diabetes and a risk score >7.5% CORRECT ANSWERS
ASCVD Risk Score
Can be used in pregnancy/breastfeeding, as monotherapy or adjunct therapy with a statin or
fibrate CORRECT ANSWERS
Ezetimibe Use
Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor that lowers cholesterol levels by decreasing absorption from
the small intestine, without affecting triglycerides CORRECT ANSWERS
Ezetimibe
Non-drug measures to lower LDL, including diet, exercise, weight control, and smoking
cessation CORRECT ANSWERS
Lifestyle Changes for High Cholesterol
Non-statins like fibrates, ezetimibe, bile acid sequestrants, or statins for generally well-
tolerated side effects CORRECT ANSWERS
Minimizing Side Effects
Direct relaxant effect on vascular smooth muscles, dilation of coronary vessels, reduction of
preload and afterload, and promotion of vasodilation CORRECT ANSWERS
, MIDTERM EXAM: NR565/ NR 565 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY CARE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
UPDATED 2025/2026 BEST SOLUTION RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR
SUCCESS
Organic Nitrates Therapeutic Action
Inhibited by CYP3A4 inhibitors, increasing the risk of torsades de pointes, including grapefruit
juice, HIV protease inhibitors, macrolide antibiotics, azole antifungal drugs, and some CCB
CORRECT ANSWERS
Ranolazine Contraindications
Avoid in children under 10 CORRECT ANSWERS
Statin Prescription Age
Promotes relaxation of coronary artery spasm, increasing cardiac oxygen supply CORRECT
ANSWERS
CCB Role in Variant Angina
Aldosterone antagonist that promotes myocardial remodeling and fibrosis to help with
symptoms CORRECT ANSWERS
HF Worsening Symptoms Medication
Promotes relaxation of peripheral arterioles, decreasing afterload and reducing cardiac oxygen
demand CORRECT ANSWERS
CCB Stable Angina
Prescribe a BB to help with increased heart rate CORRECT ANSWERS