NURS 5334 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS ASSURED.
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain
Management Mod 3) - correct answer- Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-
hydrocodone,
True or False? - correct answer- False, this could lead to respiratory
depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they
recovered from opioid abuse? - correct answer- Partial opioid agonist that
activated opioid receptors but produces less degree of euphoria and physical
dependence compared to a full agonist
Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they
recovered from opioid abuse? - correct answer- Naltrexone is a opioid
antagonist that blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - correct answer- Constipation
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Respiratory depression
Addition
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - correct answer- Selective agonist
for serotonin 5HT receptors on intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves
of the trigeminal system, causes VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces
neurogenic inflammation
What is the supplement Feverfew used for? - correct answer- Migraine
Prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? - correct answer-
Antiplatlets
Anticoagulants
Increased risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelets (Aspirin) and
anticoagulants (Wafarin)
How much Folic acid need to be given for a Folic Acid Deficiency? - correct
answer- Give 1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
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How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take? - correct
answer- 400-800 mcg daily
How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women? - correct
answer- 400-600 mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is this
for? - correct answer- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart
failure during during pregnancy is best done by a special, which of the
following drug classes are considered to be safe at least in the later parts of
pregnancy?
A. Diuretics
B. ARBS
C. Beta blockers
D. Nitrates - correct answer- C. Beta blockers
What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant women? -
correct answer- Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of choice
for pregnant women
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Why can Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women? - correct
answer- These drugs have limited effects on uteroplacental and fetal
Hemodynamics and do not adversing effect the fetus or neonate
Anticholinergics such as Trihexyphenidyl and Benztropine can help with
drooling in Parkinson's patients, True or False? - correct answer- True
A patient with COPD comes in to the hospital for the second time for
moderate exacerbation. The eosinophils are 312. What medication should
this patient be on to manage symptoms?
A. Salmeterol
B. Formoteral + Albuterol
C. Albuterol + Budesonide
D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide - correct answer- D. Salmeterol +
aclidinium + Budesonide
If Eosinophils are greater than or equal to 300, then you should consider a
LABA+LAMA+ICS
COPD Group A - correct answer- Broncodilator