NUR651 Final Exam
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T/F: Burns, bone fractures, acute infections, inflammatory disease, liver disease, malnutrition,
and renal disease are all conditions that may increase plasma albumin levels. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
Burns, bone fractures, acute infections, inflammatory disease, liver disease, malnutrition, and
renal disease DECREASE plasma albumin levels, however
Benign tumors, gynecologic disorders, myalgia, and surgical procedures may increase the levels.
What is a prodrug? - CORRECT ANSWER-the drug needs to be converted by the liver to its active
form to achieve maximal therapeutic effect. Therefore, use of a prodrug in patients with liver
dysfunction can potentially reduce the efficacy of the drug.
What is the onset of action for Prilosec?
1. 1-2 days
2. 3 hours
3. 5 days
4. 1-2 hours - CORRECT ANSWER-3. 5 days
Prilosec is a proton pump inhibitor that binds covalently and the duration of therapy is about 8
weeks.
,What is the onset of action for Zantac?
1. 1-2 days
2. 3 hours
3. 3 days
4. 1-2 hours - CORRECT ANSWER-4. 1-2 hours
Zantac is a H2 Antagonist thatis a competitice inhibitor of the histamine 2 receptor.
T/F: Antacids are used primarily to treat PUD - CORRECT ANSWER-False:
Antacids are used to primarily treat Gerd. Because the are used for quick relief, require multiple
doses and have a short duration, antacids may mask the symptoms of PUD and prolong
necessary treatment
T/F:
Cimetadine, Protease Inhibitors, and Ketoconazole all require low gastric pH for proper
absorption and may be affected by drugs that increase the pH. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
In addition to helping with depression, Wellbutrin also has an off-label use for helping to: -
CORRECT ANSWER-reduce smoking/smoking cessation
TCA overdose can result in
1. fatal cardio toxicity
2. hepatic failure
3. renal insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Fatal cardio toxicity
(unlike SSRI's)
TCAs are typically reserved to treat depression that is unresponsive to the safer, more tolerable
SSRIs and SNRIs. The TCAs may also be used for headache prophylaxis and postherpetic
neuralgia. One TCA example still used today is amitriptyline.
,which is a Selective Antagonist /Reuptake Inhibitor that is used today (mainly for it's off label
use as a treatment for insomnia?
1. Paxil
2. Cymbalta
3. Effexor
4. Trazadone - CORRECT ANSWER-4. Trazadone
(Paxil is a SSRI, Cymbalta and Effexor are SNRI's)
T/F Depakote is used for both seizure and bi-polar disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Valproic Acid is a Sodium Channel Inhibitor used to treat Seizure disorders, bi-polar disorder,
neuralgias, migraines
T/F Gabapentin and Lyrica are both Sodium Channel Blockers - CORRECT ANSWER-False
they are Calcium Channel Inhibitors
Used to treat hypertension, Valsartan (Diovan) is in what drug class?
1. Ace Inhibitor
2. ARB
3. loop diuretic
4. Thaiazide Diuretic
5. Aldosterone Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER-2. ARB
Used to treat hypertension, Lisinopril (Zestril) is in what drug class?
1. Ace Inhibitor
2. ARB
3. loop diuretic
, 4. Thaiazide Diuretic
5. Aldosterone Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Ace inhibitor
Used to treat hypertension, Spiranolactione is in what drug class?
1. Ace Inhibitor
2. ARB
3. loop diuretic
4. Thaiazide Diuretic
5. Aldosterone Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER-5. Aldosterone antagonist
What are the adverse affects of ACE Inhibitors?
1. decreased taste
2. Dry cough
3. Hypokalemia
4. hypotension
5. Fatigue
6. None of the above
7. All of the above
8. Just 2 and 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-7. all of the above
What are the adverse affects of ARBS?
1. decreased taste
2. Dry cough
3. Hypokalemia
4. hypotension
5. Fatigue
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
T/F: Burns, bone fractures, acute infections, inflammatory disease, liver disease, malnutrition,
and renal disease are all conditions that may increase plasma albumin levels. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
Burns, bone fractures, acute infections, inflammatory disease, liver disease, malnutrition, and
renal disease DECREASE plasma albumin levels, however
Benign tumors, gynecologic disorders, myalgia, and surgical procedures may increase the levels.
What is a prodrug? - CORRECT ANSWER-the drug needs to be converted by the liver to its active
form to achieve maximal therapeutic effect. Therefore, use of a prodrug in patients with liver
dysfunction can potentially reduce the efficacy of the drug.
What is the onset of action for Prilosec?
1. 1-2 days
2. 3 hours
3. 5 days
4. 1-2 hours - CORRECT ANSWER-3. 5 days
Prilosec is a proton pump inhibitor that binds covalently and the duration of therapy is about 8
weeks.
,What is the onset of action for Zantac?
1. 1-2 days
2. 3 hours
3. 3 days
4. 1-2 hours - CORRECT ANSWER-4. 1-2 hours
Zantac is a H2 Antagonist thatis a competitice inhibitor of the histamine 2 receptor.
T/F: Antacids are used primarily to treat PUD - CORRECT ANSWER-False:
Antacids are used to primarily treat Gerd. Because the are used for quick relief, require multiple
doses and have a short duration, antacids may mask the symptoms of PUD and prolong
necessary treatment
T/F:
Cimetadine, Protease Inhibitors, and Ketoconazole all require low gastric pH for proper
absorption and may be affected by drugs that increase the pH. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
In addition to helping with depression, Wellbutrin also has an off-label use for helping to: -
CORRECT ANSWER-reduce smoking/smoking cessation
TCA overdose can result in
1. fatal cardio toxicity
2. hepatic failure
3. renal insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Fatal cardio toxicity
(unlike SSRI's)
TCAs are typically reserved to treat depression that is unresponsive to the safer, more tolerable
SSRIs and SNRIs. The TCAs may also be used for headache prophylaxis and postherpetic
neuralgia. One TCA example still used today is amitriptyline.
,which is a Selective Antagonist /Reuptake Inhibitor that is used today (mainly for it's off label
use as a treatment for insomnia?
1. Paxil
2. Cymbalta
3. Effexor
4. Trazadone - CORRECT ANSWER-4. Trazadone
(Paxil is a SSRI, Cymbalta and Effexor are SNRI's)
T/F Depakote is used for both seizure and bi-polar disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Valproic Acid is a Sodium Channel Inhibitor used to treat Seizure disorders, bi-polar disorder,
neuralgias, migraines
T/F Gabapentin and Lyrica are both Sodium Channel Blockers - CORRECT ANSWER-False
they are Calcium Channel Inhibitors
Used to treat hypertension, Valsartan (Diovan) is in what drug class?
1. Ace Inhibitor
2. ARB
3. loop diuretic
4. Thaiazide Diuretic
5. Aldosterone Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER-2. ARB
Used to treat hypertension, Lisinopril (Zestril) is in what drug class?
1. Ace Inhibitor
2. ARB
3. loop diuretic
, 4. Thaiazide Diuretic
5. Aldosterone Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Ace inhibitor
Used to treat hypertension, Spiranolactione is in what drug class?
1. Ace Inhibitor
2. ARB
3. loop diuretic
4. Thaiazide Diuretic
5. Aldosterone Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER-5. Aldosterone antagonist
What are the adverse affects of ACE Inhibitors?
1. decreased taste
2. Dry cough
3. Hypokalemia
4. hypotension
5. Fatigue
6. None of the above
7. All of the above
8. Just 2 and 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-7. all of the above
What are the adverse affects of ARBS?
1. decreased taste
2. Dry cough
3. Hypokalemia
4. hypotension
5. Fatigue
