NURS 5334 EXAMS 1 & 2 – ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY STUDY QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
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
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
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,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
COPD Group B - CORRECT ANSWER>>LABA + LAMA
COPD Group E - CORRECT ANSWER>>LABA + LAMA
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,How does an increase percentage of body at effect the plasma level of lipid
soluble drugs in an elderly individual? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The higher
the body fat percentage the more the plasma levels of lipid soluble drugs will be
reduced
A decrease in lean mass causes concentration of water soluble drugs to be
(inc/dec) in elderly patients? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Increased
For elderly patients that are malnourished (low albumin level) free drug levels
of protein binding drugs will (inc/dec)? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Increase
A child is about to get the Proquad Vaccine, which is a mix of the Varicella and
MMR vaccine. What education would you need to give to the parents? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Deposited getting the vaccine there is still a chance
your child could get breakthrough chickenpox
What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for a in elderly patient that is
51 with no comorbidities? - CORRECT ANSWER>>50 mcg
What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for an elderly patient that is
68 years with no comorbidities? - CORRECT ANSWER>>25 mcg
What is the dosage range for thyroid medication for a person with CAD? -
CORRECT
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, ANSWER>>12-25 mcg
What is an attenuated vaccine? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Live Virus, but
weakened
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.
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PHARMACOLOGY STUDY QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
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
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
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,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
COPD Group B - CORRECT ANSWER>>LABA + LAMA
COPD Group E - CORRECT ANSWER>>LABA + LAMA
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,How does an increase percentage of body at effect the plasma level of lipid
soluble drugs in an elderly individual? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The higher
the body fat percentage the more the plasma levels of lipid soluble drugs will be
reduced
A decrease in lean mass causes concentration of water soluble drugs to be
(inc/dec) in elderly patients? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Increased
For elderly patients that are malnourished (low albumin level) free drug levels
of protein binding drugs will (inc/dec)? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Increase
A child is about to get the Proquad Vaccine, which is a mix of the Varicella and
MMR vaccine. What education would you need to give to the parents? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Deposited getting the vaccine there is still a chance
your child could get breakthrough chickenpox
What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for a in elderly patient that is
51 with no comorbidities? - CORRECT ANSWER>>50 mcg
What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for an elderly patient that is
68 years with no comorbidities? - CORRECT ANSWER>>25 mcg
What is the dosage range for thyroid medication for a person with CAD? -
CORRECT
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, ANSWER>>12-25 mcg
What is an attenuated vaccine? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Live Virus, but
weakened
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.
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