NR 566 Advanced Pharmacology for the
care of the family: week 1 antifungal
agents Questions With Correct Answers
A+ Grade
Nicotine inhaler indications? - CORRECT ANSWER -doubles nicotine cessation success rates. It substitutes
the hand-to-mouth behavior of smoking.
Varenicline MOA? - CORRECT ANSWER -Partial agonist at the a4B2 nicotinic receptors that promote
release of dopamine
Nicotine MOA? - CORRECT ANSWER -allows smokers to substitute a pharmaceutical source of nicotine
for cigarettes, then gradually withdraw the replacement of nicotine.
MMR vaccine mild adverse effects? - CORRECT ANSWER -local soreness, erythema, swelling, fever and
febrile seizures. After 1-2 weeks may experience glandular swelling in the cheeks, neck, and under the
jaw.
MMR vaccine severe adverse effects? - CORRECT ANSWER -transient thrombocytopenia, very rarely
hemorrhage.
MMR vaccine adverse effect treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fever can be treated with acetaminophen
or ibuprofen
MMR vaccine contraindications? - CORRECT ANSWER -pregnant women and children with 1)
thrombocytopenia or thrombocytopenic purpura or 2) anaphylactic-like reactions to gelatin, eggs, and
neomycin. Should not be given in child with moderate or severe febrile illness. Children receiving
immune globulins, vaccination should be delayed for 3 months. Children with immunodeficiency should
not be given the vaccine.
care of the family: week 1 antifungal
agents Questions With Correct Answers
A+ Grade
Nicotine inhaler indications? - CORRECT ANSWER -doubles nicotine cessation success rates. It substitutes
the hand-to-mouth behavior of smoking.
Varenicline MOA? - CORRECT ANSWER -Partial agonist at the a4B2 nicotinic receptors that promote
release of dopamine
Nicotine MOA? - CORRECT ANSWER -allows smokers to substitute a pharmaceutical source of nicotine
for cigarettes, then gradually withdraw the replacement of nicotine.
MMR vaccine mild adverse effects? - CORRECT ANSWER -local soreness, erythema, swelling, fever and
febrile seizures. After 1-2 weeks may experience glandular swelling in the cheeks, neck, and under the
jaw.
MMR vaccine severe adverse effects? - CORRECT ANSWER -transient thrombocytopenia, very rarely
hemorrhage.
MMR vaccine adverse effect treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fever can be treated with acetaminophen
or ibuprofen
MMR vaccine contraindications? - CORRECT ANSWER -pregnant women and children with 1)
thrombocytopenia or thrombocytopenic purpura or 2) anaphylactic-like reactions to gelatin, eggs, and
neomycin. Should not be given in child with moderate or severe febrile illness. Children receiving
immune globulins, vaccination should be delayed for 3 months. Children with immunodeficiency should
not be given the vaccine.
