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NR 566 MIDTERM/NR566 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR
CARE OF THE FAMILY MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 280 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which non-amphetamines are FDA approved for weight loss that have lower
abuse risk?
Phentermine and Diethylpropion
How does Phentermine and Diethylpropion promote weight loss?
-Promote weight loss by decreasing appetite
-They are central nervous system (CNS) stimulants that suppress appetite by
increasing the availability of norepinephrine at receptors in the brain
What is the maximum recommended duration of use for non-amphetamines?
3 months or less
What drug schedule are Phentermine and Diethylpropion under?
Schedule IV
What labs should be monitored with Phentermine and Diethylpropion? What
condition should we screen for?
-baseline CMP (watch electrolytes and creatinine)
-screen for depression
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Phentermine adverse effects
-increase HR and BP
-dry mouth and constipation
What is role of topiramate in weight loss?
Increases satiety
What are some Phentermine/topiramate contraindications for use?
not approved in children and contraindicated with severe hepatic impairment
How should we educate patient to take Phentermine/topiramate to avoid
insomnia?
given before 1600
What are some high-risk patient conditions that we should use
Phentermine/topiramate with caution?
hx drug abuse, glaucoma, pregnant, HTN, hyperthyroidism
Phentermine/topiramate adverse effects
insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, depression, blurred vision
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Which of the following would be a contraindication to prescribing
phentermine/topiramate? Select all that apply.
A) Glaucoma
B) Hypothyroidism
C) Hypertension
D) Hyperthyroidism
E) Vitamin D Deficiency
F) A, B, E
ANSWER: A,C,D
Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor that acts on the __ and reduces absorption of fat by
30%.
GI tract
Take multivitamin ___hours before/after to supplement fat-soluble vitamins that
may not be absorbed well when taking Orlistat.
2
Orlistat is OTC as 60 mg TID with meals. Not approved in children <____.
12
Orlistat results in the least amount of weight loss of all. How much?
2-3% body weight (7 lbs in year)
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Orlistat adverse effects
Fecal incontinence, oily rectal leakage, flatus, abdominal cramps. liver damage
(light- colored stools, dark urine, fatigue, jaundice, anorexia)
Inducers (increase medication metabolism)
Carbamazepine
Rifampin
Alcohol
Phenytoin
Griseofulvin
Phenobarbital
Sulfonylureas
"CRAP GPS"
What is narrow vs broad spectrum antibiotics?
-narrow-spectrum antibiotics are active against only a few species of
microorganisms
-broad-spectrum antibiotics are active against a wide variety of microbes
Do we usually order narrow or broad spectrum before receive culture results?
broad
Which one is more likely to facilitate emergence of drug-resistant organisms and
superinfections?
broad
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NR 566 MIDTERM/NR566 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR
CARE OF THE FAMILY MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 280 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which non-amphetamines are FDA approved for weight loss that have lower
abuse risk?
Phentermine and Diethylpropion
How does Phentermine and Diethylpropion promote weight loss?
-Promote weight loss by decreasing appetite
-They are central nervous system (CNS) stimulants that suppress appetite by
increasing the availability of norepinephrine at receptors in the brain
What is the maximum recommended duration of use for non-amphetamines?
3 months or less
What drug schedule are Phentermine and Diethylpropion under?
Schedule IV
What labs should be monitored with Phentermine and Diethylpropion? What
condition should we screen for?
-baseline CMP (watch electrolytes and creatinine)
-screen for depression
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Phentermine adverse effects
-increase HR and BP
-dry mouth and constipation
What is role of topiramate in weight loss?
Increases satiety
What are some Phentermine/topiramate contraindications for use?
not approved in children and contraindicated with severe hepatic impairment
How should we educate patient to take Phentermine/topiramate to avoid
insomnia?
given before 1600
What are some high-risk patient conditions that we should use
Phentermine/topiramate with caution?
hx drug abuse, glaucoma, pregnant, HTN, hyperthyroidism
Phentermine/topiramate adverse effects
insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, depression, blurred vision
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,3/2/26, 1:41 PM NR 566 Midterm NR566 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW /LATEST ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR CARE OF FAMILY|AGRADE Fl…
Which of the following would be a contraindication to prescribing
phentermine/topiramate? Select all that apply.
A) Glaucoma
B) Hypothyroidism
C) Hypertension
D) Hyperthyroidism
E) Vitamin D Deficiency
F) A, B, E
ANSWER: A,C,D
Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor that acts on the __ and reduces absorption of fat by
30%.
GI tract
Take multivitamin ___hours before/after to supplement fat-soluble vitamins that
may not be absorbed well when taking Orlistat.
2
Orlistat is OTC as 60 mg TID with meals. Not approved in children <____.
12
Orlistat results in the least amount of weight loss of all. How much?
2-3% body weight (7 lbs in year)
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, 3/2/26, 1:41 PM NR 566 Midterm NR566 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW /LATEST ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR CARE OF FAMILY|AGRADE Fl…
Orlistat adverse effects
Fecal incontinence, oily rectal leakage, flatus, abdominal cramps. liver damage
(light- colored stools, dark urine, fatigue, jaundice, anorexia)
Inducers (increase medication metabolism)
Carbamazepine
Rifampin
Alcohol
Phenytoin
Griseofulvin
Phenobarbital
Sulfonylureas
"CRAP GPS"
What is narrow vs broad spectrum antibiotics?
-narrow-spectrum antibiotics are active against only a few species of
microorganisms
-broad-spectrum antibiotics are active against a wide variety of microbes
Do we usually order narrow or broad spectrum before receive culture results?
broad
Which one is more likely to facilitate emergence of drug-resistant organisms and
superinfections?
broad
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