NURS 5334 FINAL EXAM 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Cogsci Foundations 1 (University of California, Merced)
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain
Management Mod 3) – ANSWER Aspirin
Acetaminophen
,Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with
acetaminophen-hydrocodone,
True or False? – ANSWER False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they
recovered from opioid abuse? – 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? – ANSWER Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist
that blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? – ANSWER Constipation
Respiratory depression
Addition
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) – 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? – ANSWER Migraine Prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? – 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? –
ANSWER Give 1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take? – ANSWER
400-800 mcg daily
How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women? – ANSWER
400-600 mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is
this for? – 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 – ANSWER C. Beta blockers
What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant
women? – ANSWER Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents
of choice for pregnant women
Why can Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women? –
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? – 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 – 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 – ANSWER Broncodilator
COPD Group B - ANSWER LABA + LAMA
COPD Group E - ANSWER LABA + LAMA
How does an increase percentage of body at effect the plasma level of lipid
soluble drugs in an elderly individual? – 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? – ANSWER Increased
For elderly patients that are malnourished (low albumin level) free drug levels
of protein binding drugs will (inc/dec)? – 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? –
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? – ANSWER 50 mcg
What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for an elderly patient that
is 68 years with no comorbidities? – ANSWER 25 mcg
What is the dosage range for thyroid medication for a person with CAD? –
ANSWER 12-25 mcg
What is an attenuated vaccine? – ANSWER Live Virus, but weakened
Immunocompromised patients are able to receive Attenuated Vaccines, True
or False?
- ANSWER False, live vaccines can be dangerous in recipients who are
immunocompromised because these people are unable to mount and
effective immune response, even against an virulent organism
What is the range in weeks where a pregnant women can receive the TDap
vaccine? – ANSWER 29 - 36 weeks (Module 10 Transcripts)
What does Gardasil protect against in Females? (4) – ANSWER HPV 6, 11, 16,
18, 31,
33, 45, 52, 58
Cervical Cancer
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Cogsci Foundations 1 (University of California, Merced)
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain
Management Mod 3) – ANSWER Aspirin
Acetaminophen
,Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with
acetaminophen-hydrocodone,
True or False? – ANSWER False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they
recovered from opioid abuse? – 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? – ANSWER Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist
that blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? – ANSWER Constipation
Respiratory depression
Addition
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) – 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? – ANSWER Migraine Prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? – 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? –
ANSWER Give 1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take? – ANSWER
400-800 mcg daily
How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women? – ANSWER
400-600 mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is
this for? – 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 – ANSWER C. Beta blockers
What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant
women? – ANSWER Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents
of choice for pregnant women
Why can Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women? –
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? – 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 – 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 – ANSWER Broncodilator
COPD Group B - ANSWER LABA + LAMA
COPD Group E - ANSWER LABA + LAMA
How does an increase percentage of body at effect the plasma level of lipid
soluble drugs in an elderly individual? – 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? – ANSWER Increased
For elderly patients that are malnourished (low albumin level) free drug levels
of protein binding drugs will (inc/dec)? – 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? –
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? – ANSWER 50 mcg
What is the starting dosage of thyroid medication for an elderly patient that
is 68 years with no comorbidities? – ANSWER 25 mcg
What is the dosage range for thyroid medication for a person with CAD? –
ANSWER 12-25 mcg
What is an attenuated vaccine? – ANSWER Live Virus, but weakened
Immunocompromised patients are able to receive Attenuated Vaccines, True
or False?
- ANSWER False, live vaccines can be dangerous in recipients who are
immunocompromised because these people are unable to mount and
effective immune response, even against an virulent organism
What is the range in weeks where a pregnant women can receive the TDap
vaccine? – ANSWER 29 - 36 weeks (Module 10 Transcripts)
What does Gardasil protect against in Females? (4) – ANSWER HPV 6, 11, 16,
18, 31,
33, 45, 52, 58
Cervical Cancer
