Advanced Pharmacology WGU D116 Unit 6 Pre course Study
Guide Exam Questions and Verified for Accuracy Answers
2025/2026
Combination oral contraceptives prevent pregnancy primarily by: - correct answer
Suppressing ovulation
Which of the following is a correct regarding the short-acting phophodiesterase-5
inhibitors such as sildenafil or vardenafil? - correct answer They should be taken 30
minutes to 1 hr before intercourse
Avanafil is only exception and should be taken 15-30 mins prior to intercourse
What is an important contraindication to phophosdiesterase-5 inhibitors? - correct
answer Nitrates because they both cause vasodilation and can cause severe
hypotension if taken together
Which of the following side effects is common in a 56-year-old patient taking
tamsulosin? - correct answer Decreased ejaculate and decreased lipido
The nurse practitioner is seeing a patient who states he has been taking saw palmetto.
The nurse practitioner knows that which statement regarding saw palmetto is correct? -
correct answer Saw Palmetto contains beta-sitosterol, component that correlates with
its efficacy
The nurse practitioner understands that patients taking garlic have the highest risk of
herb/drug interactions with: - correct answer Anticoagulants
Garlic has significant antiplatelet effects and can increase bleeding
The nurse practitioner is educating a patient on the best food sources of folate. Which
foods are included in the education/ - correct answer Green leafy veggies and beans,
, lentils, asparagus, spinach, broccoli, avocado, mangoes, lettuce, sweet corn, oranges,
and whole wheat bread
A patient is receiving oral ferrous sulfate for iron-deficiency anemia. The NP is
considering placing the patient on and antibiotic drug to treat a bacterial infection. Which
medication, if taken concurrently with iron would decrease the absorption of the iron
supplement? - correct answer Tetracycline
Iron with tetracyclines decrease absorption of both
A 35-year-old female who is a nonsmoker is happy with her combined oral hormonal
contraceptive; however, she often forgets to take her pills and would like to discuss
other options. She would also prefer to avoid any contraceptive that must be inserted
into her body.
Which medication should be recommended for this patient? - correct answer
Transdermal patch
A 69-year-old female patient comes to a primary care clinic for her annual wellness visit.
During the assessment, the patient reports having difficulty with bruising and does not
know how the bruises have occurred. The woman's hair and skin are drier than normal,
she has had several nosebleeds recently, and the woman noticed a small cut took a
long time to heal. The patient also admitted her diet was poor lately because she
recently retired, and her income does not support the purchase of fresh fruits and
vegetables.
A finger stick glucose level was within normal limits at 82 mg/dL. The following orders
are recommended:
blood work, including CBC, BMP, and HgbA1C
dietitian consult
vitamin C supplement (daily requirement level for patient)
What is the recommended daily requirement for this supplement? - correct answer 75
mg per day
Guide Exam Questions and Verified for Accuracy Answers
2025/2026
Combination oral contraceptives prevent pregnancy primarily by: - correct answer
Suppressing ovulation
Which of the following is a correct regarding the short-acting phophodiesterase-5
inhibitors such as sildenafil or vardenafil? - correct answer They should be taken 30
minutes to 1 hr before intercourse
Avanafil is only exception and should be taken 15-30 mins prior to intercourse
What is an important contraindication to phophosdiesterase-5 inhibitors? - correct
answer Nitrates because they both cause vasodilation and can cause severe
hypotension if taken together
Which of the following side effects is common in a 56-year-old patient taking
tamsulosin? - correct answer Decreased ejaculate and decreased lipido
The nurse practitioner is seeing a patient who states he has been taking saw palmetto.
The nurse practitioner knows that which statement regarding saw palmetto is correct? -
correct answer Saw Palmetto contains beta-sitosterol, component that correlates with
its efficacy
The nurse practitioner understands that patients taking garlic have the highest risk of
herb/drug interactions with: - correct answer Anticoagulants
Garlic has significant antiplatelet effects and can increase bleeding
The nurse practitioner is educating a patient on the best food sources of folate. Which
foods are included in the education/ - correct answer Green leafy veggies and beans,
, lentils, asparagus, spinach, broccoli, avocado, mangoes, lettuce, sweet corn, oranges,
and whole wheat bread
A patient is receiving oral ferrous sulfate for iron-deficiency anemia. The NP is
considering placing the patient on and antibiotic drug to treat a bacterial infection. Which
medication, if taken concurrently with iron would decrease the absorption of the iron
supplement? - correct answer Tetracycline
Iron with tetracyclines decrease absorption of both
A 35-year-old female who is a nonsmoker is happy with her combined oral hormonal
contraceptive; however, she often forgets to take her pills and would like to discuss
other options. She would also prefer to avoid any contraceptive that must be inserted
into her body.
Which medication should be recommended for this patient? - correct answer
Transdermal patch
A 69-year-old female patient comes to a primary care clinic for her annual wellness visit.
During the assessment, the patient reports having difficulty with bruising and does not
know how the bruises have occurred. The woman's hair and skin are drier than normal,
she has had several nosebleeds recently, and the woman noticed a small cut took a
long time to heal. The patient also admitted her diet was poor lately because she
recently retired, and her income does not support the purchase of fresh fruits and
vegetables.
A finger stick glucose level was within normal limits at 82 mg/dL. The following orders
are recommended:
blood work, including CBC, BMP, and HgbA1C
dietitian consult
vitamin C supplement (daily requirement level for patient)
What is the recommended daily requirement for this supplement? - correct answer 75
mg per day
