NR565 / NR 565 Final Exam Question Bank (Latest
): Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals -
Chamberlain
Which of the following medications would be considered the first line of
treatment for a newly diagnosed Diabetic patient with adequate renal and
hepatic function?
A: NovoLog Sliding Scale Insulin
B: Liraglutide (Victoza)
C: Oral Metformin
D: Glipizide
C: Oral Metformin
Of the following medications, which is most likely to cause hypoglycemia?
A. Metformin
B. Insulin
C. Incretin mimetics
D. Thiazolidinediones
B. Insulin
Which symptoms are most expected of a patient diagnosed with
hypothyroidism?
A. shortness of breath, wheezing, fatigue
B. tachycardia, insomnia, weight loss, goiter
C. irritability, anxiety, dizziness, increased sweating
D. dry pale skin, brittle hair, fatigue, myxedema
,D. dry skin, brittle hair, fatigue, myxedema
Patients with an increased risk for UTIs and genital infections or an active
diagnosis, should avoid what drug class/es for treatment of Type II
Diabetes?
A. Thiazolidinediones (Glitazones)
B. Biguanide.
C. Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) Inhibitors.
D. All of the above.
C. Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) Inhibitors.
A 45-year-old patient with a history of type 2 diabetes presents to the clinic
for a follow-up appointment. The healthcare provider has prescribed
metformin as part of the treatment plan. Which of the following statements
regarding metformin is correct?
A. Metformin primarily stimulates insulin production from the pancreas.
B. Metformin reduces glucose levels primarily by decreasing insulin
resistance.
C. Metformin is associated with a risk of hypoglycemia.
D. Metformin improves insulin sensitivity and reduces hepatic glucose
production.
D. Metformin improves insulin sensitivity and reduces hepatic glucose
production.
In what part of the body are SGLT-2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter 2)
inhibitors active?
A. Small intestine
B. Pancreas
C. Renal tubules
D. Stomach
,C. Renal tubules
Which of the following statements is not true regarding sulfonylureas?
A. Sulonlyreas are safe to prescribe to pregnant and/or breast-feeding
women.
B. Patients should be educated about signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia.
C. Sulfonylureas cause a dose-dependent reduction in blood glucose.
D. Sulfonylureas are indicated for only patients diagnosed with type 2
diabetes.
A. Sulonlyreas are safe to prescribe to pregnant and/or breast-feeding women.
A 33 year old woman previously diagnosed with hyperthyroidism noted
have tachycardia. Which medication should the NP add to the patients
regimen?
A. atenolol
B. levothyroxine
C. lithium
D. semaglutide
A. atenolol
Once a patient's thyroid is euthyroid and their dose can be maintained at
the prescription, at what interval should their TSH be re-checked?
A. every 18 months
B. every 12 months
C. every 6 months
D. every 24 months
B. every 12 months
, Which of the following medications reduces the absorption of
levothyroxine?
A. Warfarin
B. Rifampin
C. Insulin
D. Omeprazole
D. Omeprazole
Which of the following diabetic medications are most likely to cause
hypoglycemia?
A. biguanides
B. thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
C. sulfonylureas
D. dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP4i)
C. sulfonylureas
The mechanism of action of insulin is best described as
A. Reduces the reabsorption of glucose, increasing urinary excretion of
glucose.
B. Anabolic, energy conservation, and promotes cellular growth and
division.
C. Reduces glucose levels primarily by decreasing insulin resistance.
D. Promotes insulin secretion by the pancreas.
B. Anabolic, energy conservation, and promotes cellular growth and division.
An 18 year old asthmatic patient reports to their routine annual exam. The
patient reports asthma symptoms occur 4-5 times a week with once
weekly night time exacerbations. The patient is most likely diagnosed
with:
): Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals -
Chamberlain
Which of the following medications would be considered the first line of
treatment for a newly diagnosed Diabetic patient with adequate renal and
hepatic function?
A: NovoLog Sliding Scale Insulin
B: Liraglutide (Victoza)
C: Oral Metformin
D: Glipizide
C: Oral Metformin
Of the following medications, which is most likely to cause hypoglycemia?
A. Metformin
B. Insulin
C. Incretin mimetics
D. Thiazolidinediones
B. Insulin
Which symptoms are most expected of a patient diagnosed with
hypothyroidism?
A. shortness of breath, wheezing, fatigue
B. tachycardia, insomnia, weight loss, goiter
C. irritability, anxiety, dizziness, increased sweating
D. dry pale skin, brittle hair, fatigue, myxedema
,D. dry skin, brittle hair, fatigue, myxedema
Patients with an increased risk for UTIs and genital infections or an active
diagnosis, should avoid what drug class/es for treatment of Type II
Diabetes?
A. Thiazolidinediones (Glitazones)
B. Biguanide.
C. Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) Inhibitors.
D. All of the above.
C. Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) Inhibitors.
A 45-year-old patient with a history of type 2 diabetes presents to the clinic
for a follow-up appointment. The healthcare provider has prescribed
metformin as part of the treatment plan. Which of the following statements
regarding metformin is correct?
A. Metformin primarily stimulates insulin production from the pancreas.
B. Metformin reduces glucose levels primarily by decreasing insulin
resistance.
C. Metformin is associated with a risk of hypoglycemia.
D. Metformin improves insulin sensitivity and reduces hepatic glucose
production.
D. Metformin improves insulin sensitivity and reduces hepatic glucose
production.
In what part of the body are SGLT-2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter 2)
inhibitors active?
A. Small intestine
B. Pancreas
C. Renal tubules
D. Stomach
,C. Renal tubules
Which of the following statements is not true regarding sulfonylureas?
A. Sulonlyreas are safe to prescribe to pregnant and/or breast-feeding
women.
B. Patients should be educated about signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia.
C. Sulfonylureas cause a dose-dependent reduction in blood glucose.
D. Sulfonylureas are indicated for only patients diagnosed with type 2
diabetes.
A. Sulonlyreas are safe to prescribe to pregnant and/or breast-feeding women.
A 33 year old woman previously diagnosed with hyperthyroidism noted
have tachycardia. Which medication should the NP add to the patients
regimen?
A. atenolol
B. levothyroxine
C. lithium
D. semaglutide
A. atenolol
Once a patient's thyroid is euthyroid and their dose can be maintained at
the prescription, at what interval should their TSH be re-checked?
A. every 18 months
B. every 12 months
C. every 6 months
D. every 24 months
B. every 12 months
, Which of the following medications reduces the absorption of
levothyroxine?
A. Warfarin
B. Rifampin
C. Insulin
D. Omeprazole
D. Omeprazole
Which of the following diabetic medications are most likely to cause
hypoglycemia?
A. biguanides
B. thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
C. sulfonylureas
D. dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP4i)
C. sulfonylureas
The mechanism of action of insulin is best described as
A. Reduces the reabsorption of glucose, increasing urinary excretion of
glucose.
B. Anabolic, energy conservation, and promotes cellular growth and
division.
C. Reduces glucose levels primarily by decreasing insulin resistance.
D. Promotes insulin secretion by the pancreas.
B. Anabolic, energy conservation, and promotes cellular growth and division.
An 18 year old asthmatic patient reports to their routine annual exam. The
patient reports asthma symptoms occur 4-5 times a week with once
weekly night time exacerbations. The patient is most likely diagnosed
with:
