2026 | PHARMACOLOGY ADVANCED FINAL NR 565 |
2025-2026 LATEST VERSION|COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A1C goal for diabetics correct answer 7% per ADA standards
A1C goal for older adults correct answer 7-8%
Albuterol Sulfate (inhalation) dosage correct answer 2 inhalations
Asthma Step 1: Intermittent correct answer SABA PRN
Asthma Step 2: Mild Persistent correct answer -General Symptoms >2 times/week
BUT <1 time/day; exacerbations may affect activity
-Night Symptoms >2 times/month
-Lung Function: FEV1 or PEF ≥80% predicted. PEF variability 20-30%
Asthma Step 3: Moderate Persistent correct answer -General Symptoms: Daily
symptoms. Daily use of inhaled SABA. Exacerbations ≥2 times/week; may last
days.
-Night symptoms >1 time/week
-Lung Function: FEV1 or PEF >60% to <80% predicted. PEF variability >30%
Asthma Step 4: Severe Persistent correct answer -General Symptoms: Continued
symptoms. Limited physical activity. Frequent exacerbations.
-Night Symptoms: Frequent
, -Lung Function: FEV1 or PEF <60% predicted. PEF variability >30%
Benefits of inhaled corticosteroids correct answer Decrease eosinophils/mast
cells/T-lymphocytes
Inhibit transcription of inflammatory genes in airway epithelium
Reduce endothelial cell leak
Upregulate B2 receptor production
Reduce airway epithelial subbasement membrane thickening
Benefits of SABA correct answer Short acting relief of bronchospasm
Relieves asthma attacks
Benefits to a LABA are? correct answer Less frequent dosing and nocturnal
protection
black box warning reglan correct answer tardive dyskinesia
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) length of treatment correct answer 7-12 weeks
Carbohydrate to insulin ratio when calculating basal insulin correct answer 500
divided by TDD
Ciproflaxin (Cipro) teaching in Travelers Diarrhea correct answer Only start if
symptoms are progressive and not getting better with pepto
constipation lifestyle changes correct answer regular exercise
2025-2026 LATEST VERSION|COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A1C goal for diabetics correct answer 7% per ADA standards
A1C goal for older adults correct answer 7-8%
Albuterol Sulfate (inhalation) dosage correct answer 2 inhalations
Asthma Step 1: Intermittent correct answer SABA PRN
Asthma Step 2: Mild Persistent correct answer -General Symptoms >2 times/week
BUT <1 time/day; exacerbations may affect activity
-Night Symptoms >2 times/month
-Lung Function: FEV1 or PEF ≥80% predicted. PEF variability 20-30%
Asthma Step 3: Moderate Persistent correct answer -General Symptoms: Daily
symptoms. Daily use of inhaled SABA. Exacerbations ≥2 times/week; may last
days.
-Night symptoms >1 time/week
-Lung Function: FEV1 or PEF >60% to <80% predicted. PEF variability >30%
Asthma Step 4: Severe Persistent correct answer -General Symptoms: Continued
symptoms. Limited physical activity. Frequent exacerbations.
-Night Symptoms: Frequent
, -Lung Function: FEV1 or PEF <60% predicted. PEF variability >30%
Benefits of inhaled corticosteroids correct answer Decrease eosinophils/mast
cells/T-lymphocytes
Inhibit transcription of inflammatory genes in airway epithelium
Reduce endothelial cell leak
Upregulate B2 receptor production
Reduce airway epithelial subbasement membrane thickening
Benefits of SABA correct answer Short acting relief of bronchospasm
Relieves asthma attacks
Benefits to a LABA are? correct answer Less frequent dosing and nocturnal
protection
black box warning reglan correct answer tardive dyskinesia
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) length of treatment correct answer 7-12 weeks
Carbohydrate to insulin ratio when calculating basal insulin correct answer 500
divided by TDD
Ciproflaxin (Cipro) teaching in Travelers Diarrhea correct answer Only start if
symptoms are progressive and not getting better with pepto
constipation lifestyle changes correct answer regular exercise
