NURS 5334 FINAL EXAM STUDY SET
2024-2025 WITH LATEST CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management Mod 3) - ANS-
Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
What is the First-line treatment for GERD? - ANS-Diet and Lifestyle modifications with an Antacid
If diet and lifestyle modifications with an Antacid do not help with GERD, what is the second step in
medication intervention? - ANS-Add H2 receptor blocker
If diet and lifestyle modifications with an Antacid, PLUS adding an H2 receptor blockers does not help
with GERD, what is the third step in medication intervention? - ANS-Add an Proton Pump inhibitor
What is an example of a H2 receptor blocker - ANS-Famotidine
Cimetidine
Nizatidine Capsules
Ranitidine
,What are some examples of Proton Pump Inhibitors? - ANS-Omeprazole
Esomeprazole
Rabeprazole
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) accelerates the systemic metabolism of levodopa thereby decreasing availability
of the amino acid to the brain parenchyma, True or False? - ANS-True, Pyridoxine stimulates
decarboxylase activity of Pyridoxine and can decrease the amount of levodopa available to the CNS
A patient has Parkinson's and is dealing with Tardative Dyskinesia, what medication would you
recommend to this patient for the symptoms?
A. Amantadine
B. Methyldopa
C. Escitalopram
D. Amitriptyline - ANS-A. Amantadine can help with dyskinesia in later stages
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-hydrocodone,
True or False? - ANS-False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they recovered from opioid abuse?
- ANS-Partial opioid agonist that activated opioid receptors but produces less degree of euphoria and
physical dependence compared to a full agonist
Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered from opioid abuse? -
ANS-Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - ANS-Constipation
, Respiratory depression
Addition
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - ANS-Selective agonist for serotonin 5HT receptors on
intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system, causes VASOCONSTRICTION and
reduces neurogenic inflammation
What is the supplement Feverfew used for? - ANS-Migraine Prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? - ANS-Antiplatlets
Anticoagulants
Increased risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelets (Aspirin) and anticoagulants (Wafarin)
How much Folic acid need to be given for a Folic Acid Deficiency? - ANS-Give 1-2mg/day PO for a
deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take? - ANS-400-800 mcg daily
How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women? - ANS-400-600 mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is this for? - ANS-Atopic Dermatitis
(Eczema)
Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart failure during during
pregnancy is best done by a special, which of the following drug classes are considered to be safe at
least in the later parts of pregnancy?
A. Diuretics
B. ARBS
C. Beta blockers
2024-2025 WITH LATEST CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management Mod 3) - ANS-
Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
What is the First-line treatment for GERD? - ANS-Diet and Lifestyle modifications with an Antacid
If diet and lifestyle modifications with an Antacid do not help with GERD, what is the second step in
medication intervention? - ANS-Add H2 receptor blocker
If diet and lifestyle modifications with an Antacid, PLUS adding an H2 receptor blockers does not help
with GERD, what is the third step in medication intervention? - ANS-Add an Proton Pump inhibitor
What is an example of a H2 receptor blocker - ANS-Famotidine
Cimetidine
Nizatidine Capsules
Ranitidine
,What are some examples of Proton Pump Inhibitors? - ANS-Omeprazole
Esomeprazole
Rabeprazole
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) accelerates the systemic metabolism of levodopa thereby decreasing availability
of the amino acid to the brain parenchyma, True or False? - ANS-True, Pyridoxine stimulates
decarboxylase activity of Pyridoxine and can decrease the amount of levodopa available to the CNS
A patient has Parkinson's and is dealing with Tardative Dyskinesia, what medication would you
recommend to this patient for the symptoms?
A. Amantadine
B. Methyldopa
C. Escitalopram
D. Amitriptyline - ANS-A. Amantadine can help with dyskinesia in later stages
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-hydrocodone,
True or False? - ANS-False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they recovered from opioid abuse?
- ANS-Partial opioid agonist that activated opioid receptors but produces less degree of euphoria and
physical dependence compared to a full agonist
Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered from opioid abuse? -
ANS-Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - ANS-Constipation
, Respiratory depression
Addition
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - ANS-Selective agonist for serotonin 5HT receptors on
intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system, causes VASOCONSTRICTION and
reduces neurogenic inflammation
What is the supplement Feverfew used for? - ANS-Migraine Prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? - ANS-Antiplatlets
Anticoagulants
Increased risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelets (Aspirin) and anticoagulants (Wafarin)
How much Folic acid need to be given for a Folic Acid Deficiency? - ANS-Give 1-2mg/day PO for a
deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take? - ANS-400-800 mcg daily
How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women? - ANS-400-600 mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is this for? - ANS-Atopic Dermatitis
(Eczema)
Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart failure during during
pregnancy is best done by a special, which of the following drug classes are considered to be safe at
least in the later parts of pregnancy?
A. Diuretics
B. ARBS
C. Beta blockers
