Pharmacology for Care of the Family |
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This study materials for NR 566 (Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family),
the Week 1 and Week 2 Q-bank exams focus on foundational knowledge, including
drug selection for specific populations, hormonal therapies, and common pathogens.
NR 566 Week 1 & 2 Q-Bank Description:
Focus Areas: The exams cover pharmacologic treatments for various conditions,
with emphasis on drug mechanisms, side effects, and patient education.
Key Topics Included:
Antibiotic Selection: Recommended antibiotics for conditions like UTIs in
specialized populations (e.g., breastfeeding women).
Hormone Therapy: Management for women with and without an intact uterus
(estrogen/progestin therapies).
Progestin Side Effects: Spotting, amenorrhea, and inconsistent cycle lengths.
Testosterone Therapy: Patient education on application sites (shoulder, upper
arm, or abdomen).
Infection Control: Pathogens associated with Community-Acquired Pneumonia
(CAP), such as Streptococcus pneumonia.
Format: Questions often resemble case-based scenarios requiring knowledge of
safe prescribing, such as how to enhance drug absorption (e.g., taking Itraconazole
with cola).
Resources: These exams are often open-book and assess understanding of the
course textbook's recommended prescribing considerations.
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, Quiz_________________?
Penicillin: Cross-sensitivity reactions with which drug classes -
Answer
Cephalosporins & Carbapenems
(Allergy may be mild or severe)
*recommend to prescribe 3rd gen cephalosporins (Cefdinir)
Quiz_________________?
A patient is taking oral ketoconazole for a systemic fungal infection. The
medication administration record notes that the patient is also taking omeprazole
for reflux disease. What instructions will the provider give the patient to
maximize medication effectiveness?
a. Take the omeprazole at least 2 hours after the ketoconazole.
b. Take the omeprazole 1 hour before the ketoconazole.
c. Wear sunglasses when outdoors to manage photosensitivity.
d. Restrict intake of dairy products. -
Answer
Take the omeprazole at least 2 hours after the ketoconazole.
Quiz_________________?
A patient with a history of congestive heart failure and renal impairment is
diagnosed with esophageal candidiasis. Which antifungal agent will the provider
prescribe this patient?
a. Fluconazole
b. Itraconazole
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, c. Voriconazole
d. Amphotericin B -
Answer
a. Fluconazole
Quiz_________________?
Regarding the most common causes of adverse reactions in older adults, which of
the following would you find to be decreased and the most common cause of
these problems in older adults?
a. Body fat content INC
b. Plasma albumin levels
c. Liver function
d. Renal function/clearance -
Answer
d. Renal function/clearance
Quiz_________________?
Which type of medication prescribed to a pregnant patient is more likely to have
effects on her fetus?
a. Ionized drugs
b. Lipid-soluble drugs
c. Protein-bound drugs
d. Drugs that are highly polar -
Answer
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, b. Lipid-soluble drugs
Quiz_________________?
A breastfed 2-month old has an infection that requires an antibiotic. What drug
factors influence the effect of the drug on the infant?
a. Lipid solubility
b. All the answers are correct
c. Maternal drug levels
d. Half-life -
Answer
b. All the answers are correct
Quiz_________________?
A patient is diagnosed with lymphagitis has an allergy to penicillin, the allergy is a
rash. What would you give this patient?
a. Penicillin VK by mouth
b. Clindamycin
c. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMZ)
d. Penicillin G IV -
Answer
b. Clindamycin
Quiz_________________?
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