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Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family– NR566
NR 566 Midterm Exam TestBank 2024/2025
(Latest Update)
,NR 566-Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family
Which weight loss drug is NOT a DEA scheduled drugs?
Liraglutide
At what BMI level should bariatric surgery be considered?
Bariatric surgery to be considered for BMI of 35 or more
What important baseline data should the NP obtain prior to starting a patient on a drug for weight-loss?
Risk assessment for abuse
BMI and weight
Cardiovascular risk assessment
What baseline data is NOT needed prior to starting a patient on a drug for weight-loss? Food journal
for a month
What are the common adult dose and directions for use of Tetracycline?
Total daily dose 1000-2000mg, doses given in divided doses q6 hours
What are the common adult dose and directions for use of Amoxicillin?
Total daily dose of 750-1750mg, given in divided doses PO q8hrs
What is the common dose and direction for use of Timolol solution?
1 drop bid QD
,What is the mechanism of action of intranasal Cromolyn?
Suppresses release of histamine and inflammatory mediators from mast cells
How is otomycosis treated?
Through cleaning and application of 2% acetic acid solution or antifungal
What is the first line of treatment for acute otitis media?
High-dose of amoxicillin
What does Omalizumab treat?
Asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis
How do we treat tinea capitis (ringworm on scalp)?
Griseofulvin oral solution taken for 6-8 weeks
, What is the drug of choice for aspergillosis (fungus in lungs)?
VORICONAZOLE
a. Fungicidal
b. Also effective against:
c. Candida, C. krusei and C. glabrata
*But ineffective against zygomycotic
What Anthelmintic drug puts a patient at risk for falls due to hypotension?
Ivermectin
Moxidectin
Which Anthelmintic drug puts a patient at risk for bone marrow suppression and liver impairment?
Albendazole
Mebendazole
Besides confirmation of infestation and (-) pregnancy which Anthelmintic is generally safe to give
without baseline data?
Pyrantel Pamoate
What are some SEVERE adverse effects of didanosine?
Lactic acidosis
Severe hepatomegaly w/steatosis
Severe pancreatitis
What type of meal more than doubles the absorption of saquinavir?
High-calorie meal
Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family– NR566
NR 566 Midterm Exam TestBank 2024/2025
(Latest Update)
,NR 566-Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family
Which weight loss drug is NOT a DEA scheduled drugs?
Liraglutide
At what BMI level should bariatric surgery be considered?
Bariatric surgery to be considered for BMI of 35 or more
What important baseline data should the NP obtain prior to starting a patient on a drug for weight-loss?
Risk assessment for abuse
BMI and weight
Cardiovascular risk assessment
What baseline data is NOT needed prior to starting a patient on a drug for weight-loss? Food journal
for a month
What are the common adult dose and directions for use of Tetracycline?
Total daily dose 1000-2000mg, doses given in divided doses q6 hours
What are the common adult dose and directions for use of Amoxicillin?
Total daily dose of 750-1750mg, given in divided doses PO q8hrs
What is the common dose and direction for use of Timolol solution?
1 drop bid QD
,What is the mechanism of action of intranasal Cromolyn?
Suppresses release of histamine and inflammatory mediators from mast cells
How is otomycosis treated?
Through cleaning and application of 2% acetic acid solution or antifungal
What is the first line of treatment for acute otitis media?
High-dose of amoxicillin
What does Omalizumab treat?
Asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis
How do we treat tinea capitis (ringworm on scalp)?
Griseofulvin oral solution taken for 6-8 weeks
, What is the drug of choice for aspergillosis (fungus in lungs)?
VORICONAZOLE
a. Fungicidal
b. Also effective against:
c. Candida, C. krusei and C. glabrata
*But ineffective against zygomycotic
What Anthelmintic drug puts a patient at risk for falls due to hypotension?
Ivermectin
Moxidectin
Which Anthelmintic drug puts a patient at risk for bone marrow suppression and liver impairment?
Albendazole
Mebendazole
Besides confirmation of infestation and (-) pregnancy which Anthelmintic is generally safe to give
without baseline data?
Pyrantel Pamoate
What are some SEVERE adverse effects of didanosine?
Lactic acidosis
Severe hepatomegaly w/steatosis
Severe pancreatitis
What type of meal more than doubles the absorption of saquinavir?
High-calorie meal
