MSN 611-Pharmacology for APRN exam with answers

MSN 611-Pharmacology for APRN exam
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with answers
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Histamine not found within mast calls function as a(n):
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A. Form of energy
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B. Neurotransmitter
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C. Cellular receptor
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D. Immune Modulator - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B.
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Neurotransmitter


Which of the following is a toxic effect of 1st generation
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antihistamines?
A. Impaired liver function
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B. Cardiac arrhythmias
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C. urticaria
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D. urinary retention - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B. Cardiac
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Arrhythmias


Choose the correct statement regarding anaphylaxis:
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A. HTN is a sign of anaphylaxis
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B. Symptoms can develop over the course of several hrs
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C. Antihistamines are adequate treatment ]
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,D. steroids may be used as adjunct therapy - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔D. Steroids may be used as adjunct therapy
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The CNS side effect of antihistamines that elderly patients
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should be aware of:
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A. visual disturbance
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B. tinnitus
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C. postural HTN
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D. fatigue - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔D. Fatigue
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Conditions where H2 antihistamines are used:
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A. Allergies
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B. Insomnia
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C. Acne
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D. GI disorders - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔D. GI Disorders
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Initial selection of antimicrobial therapy is typically:
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A. based on cost
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B. inaccurate
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C. delayed
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D. empiric - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔D. Empiric
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, Food-drug or drug-drug interactions with antibacterial
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medications are usually addressed by: |\ |\ |\ |\




A. Adding a drug to manage interaction effects
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B. adjusting dosage to minimize toxicity
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C. separating administration times
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D. IVF administration - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔C.
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separating administration times |\ |\




Which of the following statements is accurate regarding
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multiple drug combination treatment for tuberculosis?
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A. Eliminates the need for the continuation phase
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B. Has decreased risk of resistance
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C. Usually administered using once-weekly dosing
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D. Associated with low risk of drug-drug interactions -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B. Has decreased risk of
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resistance


Which of the following describes IFN-B:
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A. used for prevention of infection in patients with chronic
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granulomatous
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B. produced by natural killer cells
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C. Used to treat MS
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D. Rapidly absorbed after IM/SQ injection - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔C. Used to treat MS |\ |\ |\ |\ |\