NR565 - Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam Questions and
Answers - Chamberlain
Question 1
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)
Correct Answer
C. sulfonylureas
Question 2
In which patient population is Metformin contraindicated in?
A. Diabetics with HA1c < 7.0%
B. Patients older than 50
C. Alcoholics
D. Women suffering from infertility
Correct Answer
C. Alcoholics
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,Question 3
Laxative are contraindicated in which of the following condition?
A. Pregnancy
B. Constipation
C. Diverticulitis
D. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Correct Answer
A. Pregnancy
Question 4
Which antiemetic drug is known to potentially cause severe reparatory depression and is contraindicated in children below
2 years old?
A. Ondansetron
B. Glucocorticoids
C. Promethazine
D. Lorazepam
Correct Answer
C. Promethazine
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,Question 5
When should a TSH level be drawn after adjusting the dose of levothyroxine?
A. after 24 months
B. within 6-8 weeks
C. at least once a year
D. the following week
Correct Answer
B. within 6-8 weeks
Question 6
A pregnant woman comes in asking for GERD medication, what can you recommend?
A. Misoprostol
B. Sucralafate
C. Esomeprazole
D. Diet modifications only
Correct Answer
B. Sucralafate
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, Question 7
What medications should be taken for Traveler's Diarrhea?
A. Fluoroquinolones
B. Immodium
C. Misoprostol
D. Alosetron
Correct Answer
A. Fluoroquinolones
Question 8
Which of the following vaccines are live attenuated vaccines and contraindicated in patients with a low immune system?
A. TDaP, Td, DT
B. Zoster, Varicella, MMR
C. HPV, IIV, IPV
D. Hep A, Hep B, HiB
Correct Answer
B. Zoster, Varicella, MMR
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Answers - Chamberlain
Question 1
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)
Correct Answer
C. sulfonylureas
Question 2
In which patient population is Metformin contraindicated in?
A. Diabetics with HA1c < 7.0%
B. Patients older than 50
C. Alcoholics
D. Women suffering from infertility
Correct Answer
C. Alcoholics
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,Question 3
Laxative are contraindicated in which of the following condition?
A. Pregnancy
B. Constipation
C. Diverticulitis
D. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Correct Answer
A. Pregnancy
Question 4
Which antiemetic drug is known to potentially cause severe reparatory depression and is contraindicated in children below
2 years old?
A. Ondansetron
B. Glucocorticoids
C. Promethazine
D. Lorazepam
Correct Answer
C. Promethazine
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,Question 5
When should a TSH level be drawn after adjusting the dose of levothyroxine?
A. after 24 months
B. within 6-8 weeks
C. at least once a year
D. the following week
Correct Answer
B. within 6-8 weeks
Question 6
A pregnant woman comes in asking for GERD medication, what can you recommend?
A. Misoprostol
B. Sucralafate
C. Esomeprazole
D. Diet modifications only
Correct Answer
B. Sucralafate
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, Question 7
What medications should be taken for Traveler's Diarrhea?
A. Fluoroquinolones
B. Immodium
C. Misoprostol
D. Alosetron
Correct Answer
A. Fluoroquinolones
Question 8
Which of the following vaccines are live attenuated vaccines and contraindicated in patients with a low immune system?
A. TDaP, Td, DT
B. Zoster, Varicella, MMR
C. HPV, IIV, IPV
D. Hep A, Hep B, HiB
Correct Answer
B. Zoster, Varicella, MMR
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