N5334 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

N5334 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS


◉ 32 yo male starting paroxetine for depression is unable to obtain
erection, what can NP do?
A. change SSRI's
B. decrease dose of paroxetine
C. add bupropion
D. add another SSRI. Answer: C. add bupropion


◉ A 6 yo taking ethosuximide should be monitored for?
A. increased seizure activity
B. renal dysfunction
C. blood dyscrasias
D. hepatotoxicity. Answer: C. blood dyscrasias - uncommon, but
possible


◉ A female taking lamotrigine for seizures wants OCP's which can
interact & cause?
A. contraceptive failure

, B. weight gain
C. reduced lamotrigine levels requiring increased dose of lamotrigine.
D. increased estrogen metabolism requiring higher estrogen OCP..
Answer: C. reduced lamotrigine levels requiring increased dose of
lamotrigine.


◉ Tricyclic antidepressants should be prescribed cautiosly in pt with:
A. CAD
B. Eczema
C. Asthma
D. Diabetes. Answer: A. CAD


◉ Atropine indication. Answer: pupil dilation in eye exam


◉ Bethanechol indication. Answer: GI/GU stimulation after surgery


◉ Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) is used for.... Answer: Myasthenia Gravis


◉ Doxazosin (Cardura) indication. Answer: HTN


◉ Albuterol indicaiton. Answer: Asthma - SABA