NR 566 Final Exam – Advanced Pharmacology
Study Guide - Chamberlain
What is the first line treatment for Chlamydia that only needs to be taken orally
once? - ANSWER--Azithromycin 1000mg
What is the first line treatment for Chlamydia that is taken BID for 7 days? -
ANSWER--Doxycycline 100mg
What is the IM treatment for uncomplicated gonorrhea? - ANSWER--Ceftriaxone
500mg
IM ceftriaxone can be given with or without this medication to treat gonorrhea. -
ANSWER--Doxycycline 100mg BID
Treatment for bacterial vaginosis in a non pregnant patient. - ANSWER--
Metronidazole 500mg BID for 7 days
What are two treatments for bacterial vaginosis in a pregnant patient. - ANSWER-
-Vaginal metronidazole 2% for 7 days.
Clindamycin 1% for 7 days.
First line treatment for HSV. - ANSWER--Acyclovir 400mg three times a day for 7-
10 days.
Second line treatment for HSV. - ANSWER--Acyclovir 800mg BID for 5 days.
, NR 566 Final Exam – Advanced Pharmacology
Study Guide - Chamberlain
Trichomoniasis treatment for women. - ANSWER--Metronidazole 500mg BID for 7
days.
Tinidazole 2grams single dose.
Trichomoniasis treatment for men. - ANSWER--Metronidazole 2grams single dose.
Tinidazole 2grams single dose.
What are doxazosin side effects? - ANSWER--hypotension, dizziness, nasal
congestion
What is doxazosin used to treat? - ANSWER--BPH
Dutasteride (Avodart) is used to treat what? - ANSWER--BPH
How long does it take to see effects of Dutasteride (Avodart)? - ANSWER--May
take months. Patient should continue to take it even if improvement is not seen
right away.
What are side effects of Dutasteride (Avodart)? - ANSWER--May lower
ejaculatory volume.
May lower libido.
How do you know that Terazosin (Hytrin) is working? - ANSWER--Symptoms of
dysuria, urgency, UTI, and hesitancy improve.
, NR 566 Final Exam – Advanced Pharmacology
Study Guide - Chamberlain
When is it not safe to prescribe progesterone? - ANSWER--If a patient is pregnant
or has had a hysterectomy.
Breast cancer. Arterial disease. Previous diagnosis of depression.
What are side effects of progestin oral contraceptives? - ANSWER--irregular
bleeding
Patient teaching about progestin oral contraceptives. - ANSWER--Must take at the
same time every day to be effective. May cause inconsistent bleeding.
Benefits of using medroxyprogesterone acetate? (Depo-Provera) - ANSWER--Does
not cause thrombolytic disorders, headache, nausea, or other adverse effects
associated with combo OC's.
Testosterone replacement therapy routes. - ANSWER--Pill, injection, patch.
What are teaching points about testosterone patch? - ANSWER--Wash hands after
applying
Cover site after dried
Wash application site before skin to skin contact
May cause rash at application site
When is androgen therapy appropriate for short term use? - ANSWER--Pressure
of delayed sexual maturation causes significant distress.
, NR 566 Final Exam – Advanced Pharmacology
Study Guide - Chamberlain
When is androgen therapy appropriate for long term use? - ANSWER--Delayed
puberty related to hypogonadism.
Side effects of testosterone replacement therapy. - ANSWER--hot flashes, bone
fractures, decreased libido, insulin resistance, erectile dysfunction, acne,
hypertension, sterility, aggression, mood swings.
What is alprostadil used for? - ANSWER--erectile dysfunction
Routes of administration for alprostadil. - ANSWER--Intracavernosal (Immediate
erection)
Intraurethral pellet (Erection 5-10 mintutes)
How does carbamazepine impact OC's? - ANSWER--Accelerate the metabolism
reducing the effect.
How would an OC be prescribed with carbamazepine? - ANSWER--Increase the
estrogen dose, combine with a second form of birth control, or switch to an
alternate birth control.
What is carbamazepine used to treat? - ANSWER--Seizure disorders
What are the benefits of the etonogestrel sub-dermal implant (Nexplanon)? -
ANSWER--Very effective
Study Guide - Chamberlain
What is the first line treatment for Chlamydia that only needs to be taken orally
once? - ANSWER--Azithromycin 1000mg
What is the first line treatment for Chlamydia that is taken BID for 7 days? -
ANSWER--Doxycycline 100mg
What is the IM treatment for uncomplicated gonorrhea? - ANSWER--Ceftriaxone
500mg
IM ceftriaxone can be given with or without this medication to treat gonorrhea. -
ANSWER--Doxycycline 100mg BID
Treatment for bacterial vaginosis in a non pregnant patient. - ANSWER--
Metronidazole 500mg BID for 7 days
What are two treatments for bacterial vaginosis in a pregnant patient. - ANSWER-
-Vaginal metronidazole 2% for 7 days.
Clindamycin 1% for 7 days.
First line treatment for HSV. - ANSWER--Acyclovir 400mg three times a day for 7-
10 days.
Second line treatment for HSV. - ANSWER--Acyclovir 800mg BID for 5 days.
, NR 566 Final Exam – Advanced Pharmacology
Study Guide - Chamberlain
Trichomoniasis treatment for women. - ANSWER--Metronidazole 500mg BID for 7
days.
Tinidazole 2grams single dose.
Trichomoniasis treatment for men. - ANSWER--Metronidazole 2grams single dose.
Tinidazole 2grams single dose.
What are doxazosin side effects? - ANSWER--hypotension, dizziness, nasal
congestion
What is doxazosin used to treat? - ANSWER--BPH
Dutasteride (Avodart) is used to treat what? - ANSWER--BPH
How long does it take to see effects of Dutasteride (Avodart)? - ANSWER--May
take months. Patient should continue to take it even if improvement is not seen
right away.
What are side effects of Dutasteride (Avodart)? - ANSWER--May lower
ejaculatory volume.
May lower libido.
How do you know that Terazosin (Hytrin) is working? - ANSWER--Symptoms of
dysuria, urgency, UTI, and hesitancy improve.
, NR 566 Final Exam – Advanced Pharmacology
Study Guide - Chamberlain
When is it not safe to prescribe progesterone? - ANSWER--If a patient is pregnant
or has had a hysterectomy.
Breast cancer. Arterial disease. Previous diagnosis of depression.
What are side effects of progestin oral contraceptives? - ANSWER--irregular
bleeding
Patient teaching about progestin oral contraceptives. - ANSWER--Must take at the
same time every day to be effective. May cause inconsistent bleeding.
Benefits of using medroxyprogesterone acetate? (Depo-Provera) - ANSWER--Does
not cause thrombolytic disorders, headache, nausea, or other adverse effects
associated with combo OC's.
Testosterone replacement therapy routes. - ANSWER--Pill, injection, patch.
What are teaching points about testosterone patch? - ANSWER--Wash hands after
applying
Cover site after dried
Wash application site before skin to skin contact
May cause rash at application site
When is androgen therapy appropriate for short term use? - ANSWER--Pressure
of delayed sexual maturation causes significant distress.
, NR 566 Final Exam – Advanced Pharmacology
Study Guide - Chamberlain
When is androgen therapy appropriate for long term use? - ANSWER--Delayed
puberty related to hypogonadism.
Side effects of testosterone replacement therapy. - ANSWER--hot flashes, bone
fractures, decreased libido, insulin resistance, erectile dysfunction, acne,
hypertension, sterility, aggression, mood swings.
What is alprostadil used for? - ANSWER--erectile dysfunction
Routes of administration for alprostadil. - ANSWER--Intracavernosal (Immediate
erection)
Intraurethral pellet (Erection 5-10 mintutes)
How does carbamazepine impact OC's? - ANSWER--Accelerate the metabolism
reducing the effect.
How would an OC be prescribed with carbamazepine? - ANSWER--Increase the
estrogen dose, combine with a second form of birth control, or switch to an
alternate birth control.
What is carbamazepine used to treat? - ANSWER--Seizure disorders
What are the benefits of the etonogestrel sub-dermal implant (Nexplanon)? -
ANSWER--Very effective
