Midterm Exam –
NR 566 (NR566)
(Latest 2024/ 2025)
Advanced
Pharmacology for
Care of the Family
– Chamberlain
, 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
NR 566 (NR566)
(Latest 2024/ 2025)
Advanced
Pharmacology for
Care of the Family
– Chamberlain
, 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
