NSG 533 ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY TEST 1 2026
STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ a 55 yo female pt with diabetes has these fasting lipid values; total
cholesterol 200; LDL 120; HDL 45; trig 309 according to the ADA
which patient lipid value meets the goal for this pt
a. total cholesterol only
b. total cholesterol, HDL and LDL
c. LDL only
d. none are at goal.
Answer: d none are at goal
◉ a 55 yo female pt with diabetes has these fasting lipid values; total
cholesterol 200; LDL 120; HDL 45; trig 309 the patient's Hgb A1c was
measured at 9.2% what is the relationship between Hgb A1c and pt lipid
volume
a. no specific relationship
b. elevated lipids will increase as A1c increases
c. Alc decreases as triglycerides decreases
d. A1c will decrease as HDL values increase.
,Answer: c
◉ A 30 yo female pt who complains of fatigue has a screening TSH
performed. Her TSH value is 8 what should be done next
a. begin thyroid supplementation
b. repeat the TSH and add T4
c. begin supplementation and repeat the TSH in 4-6 weeks
d. Measure the T4 and consider repeating the test in a month.
Answer: b
◉ a 45 yo female patient has a screening TSH performed. Her TSH
value is 13. It was repeated in one week and found to be 15. What
explains this finding
a. sub-clinical hypothyroidism
b. hypothyroidism
c. transient hypothyroidism
d. hyperthyroidism.
Answer: b
◉ A female pt has the following characteristics which one represents the
greatest risk factor for development of type 2 diabetes
, a BMI 26
b. lack of exercise
c. Mediterranean decent
d. lack of regular healthcare.
Answer: a
◉ which lab abnormality very commonly accompanies hypothyroidism
a hypernatremia
b polycythemia
c. dyslipidemia
d. hypoprolactinemia.
Answer: c
◉ A 78 yo has been diagnosed with diabetes about 10 years ago. An
older adult with hypoglycemia episode is more likely to exhibit
a tremors
b. sweating
c. dizziness and weakness
d. symptoms of hyperglycemia.
Answer: c
PHARMACOLOGY TEST 1 2026
STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ a 55 yo female pt with diabetes has these fasting lipid values; total
cholesterol 200; LDL 120; HDL 45; trig 309 according to the ADA
which patient lipid value meets the goal for this pt
a. total cholesterol only
b. total cholesterol, HDL and LDL
c. LDL only
d. none are at goal.
Answer: d none are at goal
◉ a 55 yo female pt with diabetes has these fasting lipid values; total
cholesterol 200; LDL 120; HDL 45; trig 309 the patient's Hgb A1c was
measured at 9.2% what is the relationship between Hgb A1c and pt lipid
volume
a. no specific relationship
b. elevated lipids will increase as A1c increases
c. Alc decreases as triglycerides decreases
d. A1c will decrease as HDL values increase.
,Answer: c
◉ A 30 yo female pt who complains of fatigue has a screening TSH
performed. Her TSH value is 8 what should be done next
a. begin thyroid supplementation
b. repeat the TSH and add T4
c. begin supplementation and repeat the TSH in 4-6 weeks
d. Measure the T4 and consider repeating the test in a month.
Answer: b
◉ a 45 yo female patient has a screening TSH performed. Her TSH
value is 13. It was repeated in one week and found to be 15. What
explains this finding
a. sub-clinical hypothyroidism
b. hypothyroidism
c. transient hypothyroidism
d. hyperthyroidism.
Answer: b
◉ A female pt has the following characteristics which one represents the
greatest risk factor for development of type 2 diabetes
, a BMI 26
b. lack of exercise
c. Mediterranean decent
d. lack of regular healthcare.
Answer: a
◉ which lab abnormality very commonly accompanies hypothyroidism
a hypernatremia
b polycythemia
c. dyslipidemia
d. hypoprolactinemia.
Answer: c
◉ A 78 yo has been diagnosed with diabetes about 10 years ago. An
older adult with hypoglycemia episode is more likely to exhibit
a tremors
b. sweating
c. dizziness and weakness
d. symptoms of hyperglycemia.
Answer: c
