MSN 571 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025 (GRADED)

MSN 571 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025 (GRADED) A 40-year old female patient is being followed up for diabetes mellitus. She is currently onMetformin 1 gram twice a day and has been tolerating it well for about six months. Her hemoglobin A1c a week ago was 8.9%. The plan is to initiate liraglutide therapy in addition to the metformin. Which of the following statements is true with regards to liraglutide.  Liraglutide may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer prior to first use.  The brand name is Bydureon  Nausea and/or vomiting are common side effects of therapy  It should be administered intramuscularly into the upper arm. 2) The patient who takes insulin has just been prescribed a beta blocker drug. You recognize thatthe interaction of the beta blocker and the insulin may have which result?  Decreased activity of the beta blocker drug  Enhanced activity of the beta blocker drug  Masked signs of hypoglycemia  Masked signs of hyperglycemia 3) Which classification of oral hypoglycemic drugs decreases hepatic glucose production andincreases insulin sensitivity and peripheral glucose uptake?  Sulfonylureas (glyburide)  Meglitinides (glinides)  Biguanide (metformin)  alpha-glycosidase inhibitor (miglitol) 4) A breast-feeding mother is seen in your clinic wanting contraceptive and plans on breastfeedingfor a year. What is an inappropriate choice for this patient?  Depo-Provera 150mg IM every 3 months MSN 571 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025 (GRADED)  Progestin-only OC  Combination OC  Intrauterine device 5) Which of the following is (are) true about oral contraceptives (OCs)?  Estrostep, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Beyaz, and YAZ are approved for managing acne in women  All the answrs are correct  OCs favorably affect menstrual symptoms: cramps reduction, reduced menstrual flow volume and duration.  OCs decrease the risk for several disorders, including ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease, benign breast disease. 6) A patient is prescribed ehtinyl estradiol and norelgestromin transdermal contraceptive patch.Which statement, If made by the patient, indicates an understanding of the use of this drug?  “The patch prevents pregnancy by acting as barrier.”  “I will experience minimal side effects because it is a progestin-only device.”  “I will remove the patch each month and replace it with a new patch 1 week later.”  “I will apply the patch in my vaginal area prior to having sexual intercourse.” 7) The NP at the immunization clinic is reviewing the list of patients who are scheduled to receivethe varicella vaccination. The NP will cancel all of the following patients except:  A 21-year old patient who is allergic to neomycin  A 12-year old patient with an allergy to gelatin  An 8-year old patient with asthma  A patient who is pregnant