NGR6172 Pharmacology Midterm (Week #1-7) Questions
With Complete Solutions
A patient experiencing an acute overdose with a narcotic such a
morphine may display the following signs and symptoms:
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Hypothermia
Respiratory rate less than 60 breaths/min
Profound respiratory depression
Stupor or coma
Hypothermia
Profound respiratory depression
Stupor or coma
A patient with continuous uncontrolled diabetes, HbA1c of
7.7%, will be initiated with basal insulin therapy in combination
with oral agents. The NP explained to the patient that she will be
prescribing a newer long-acting insulin that is use once daily at
the same time every day. Which of the following insulins is the
NP most likely referring to?
Basaglar (insulin glargine)
Tresiba (insulin degludec)
Humalog
Novolin R
Basaglar (insulin glargine)
A patient with type 2 diabetes and CV disease has been treated
with Metformin for several months. After re-evaluating the
,patient, the NP adds Jardiance (empagliflozin) to the patient's
drug regime. The patient inquires about Jardiance. Which of the
following statements is true regarding Jardiance? (SELECT
ALL THAT APPLY):
It is the first diabetes med approved to reduce risk of CV death
in patients with type 2 diabetes and CV disease.
It is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP4) inhibitor
It is a selective sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
It works by reducing glucose reabsorption in the kidneys,
thereby increasing urinary glucose excretion
It is the first diabetes med approved to reduce risk of CV death
in patients with type 2 diabetes and CV disease.
It is a selective sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
It works by reducing glucose reabsorption in the kidneys,
thereby increasing urinary glucose excretion
A patient has been diagnosed with a systemic mycoses infection
and will start treatment with intravenous Amphotericin B.
Which of the following is true about Amphotericin B? Select all
that apply
,Can be either fungicidal or fungistatic, may cause renal
insufficiency
An NP will start treating a patient for TB. Which of the
following drugs are considered first-line anti-TB agents
approved by the FDA? Select all that apply.
isoniazid, pyrazinamide
A patient with CHF will receive oral treatment for a tinea pedis
infection. The NP may use any of the following antifungal
agents, except:
Terbinafine
Itraconazole
Griseofulvin
Fluconazole
itraconazole
A patient is taking pyrazinamide, rifampin, and streptomycin to
treat TB. The primary care NP should routinely perform:
serum glucose and liver function tests (LFTs).
bone marrow density and ophthalmologic tests.
CBC, LFTs, hearing, and serum glucose tests.
CBC, color vision, serum glucose, and LFTs.
CBC, LFTs, hearing, and serum glucose tests.
A patient that tested positive for Covid-19 was experiencing
mild flu-like symptoms that included congestion, sore throat,
, and cough. He was treated for his symptoms with an
antihistamine, a decongestant, and a cough suppressant. After 3
days of treatment the patient complaint of a worsening of his
nasal congestion. Which of the following medications most
likely cause the rebound congestion?
Claritin (Loratadine)
Afrin Nasal Spray (Oxymetazoline)
Codeine with Guaifenesin
Flonase Nasal Spray (fluticasone)
Afrin Nasal Spray (Oxymetazoline)
According to GOLD 2017 guidelines, ICS-containing regimens
are NOT recommended as initial maintenance treatment for
COPD of any severity.
True
False
True
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics is the study of the action of drugs in the
body including absorption, distribution, metabolism and
elimination. What the body does to the drug.
Absorption: How the drug leaves its site of administration.
Bioavailability is important; f-value (portion of drug that reaches
systemic circulation).
With Complete Solutions
A patient experiencing an acute overdose with a narcotic such a
morphine may display the following signs and symptoms:
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Hypothermia
Respiratory rate less than 60 breaths/min
Profound respiratory depression
Stupor or coma
Hypothermia
Profound respiratory depression
Stupor or coma
A patient with continuous uncontrolled diabetes, HbA1c of
7.7%, will be initiated with basal insulin therapy in combination
with oral agents. The NP explained to the patient that she will be
prescribing a newer long-acting insulin that is use once daily at
the same time every day. Which of the following insulins is the
NP most likely referring to?
Basaglar (insulin glargine)
Tresiba (insulin degludec)
Humalog
Novolin R
Basaglar (insulin glargine)
A patient with type 2 diabetes and CV disease has been treated
with Metformin for several months. After re-evaluating the
,patient, the NP adds Jardiance (empagliflozin) to the patient's
drug regime. The patient inquires about Jardiance. Which of the
following statements is true regarding Jardiance? (SELECT
ALL THAT APPLY):
It is the first diabetes med approved to reduce risk of CV death
in patients with type 2 diabetes and CV disease.
It is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP4) inhibitor
It is a selective sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
It works by reducing glucose reabsorption in the kidneys,
thereby increasing urinary glucose excretion
It is the first diabetes med approved to reduce risk of CV death
in patients with type 2 diabetes and CV disease.
It is a selective sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
It works by reducing glucose reabsorption in the kidneys,
thereby increasing urinary glucose excretion
A patient has been diagnosed with a systemic mycoses infection
and will start treatment with intravenous Amphotericin B.
Which of the following is true about Amphotericin B? Select all
that apply
,Can be either fungicidal or fungistatic, may cause renal
insufficiency
An NP will start treating a patient for TB. Which of the
following drugs are considered first-line anti-TB agents
approved by the FDA? Select all that apply.
isoniazid, pyrazinamide
A patient with CHF will receive oral treatment for a tinea pedis
infection. The NP may use any of the following antifungal
agents, except:
Terbinafine
Itraconazole
Griseofulvin
Fluconazole
itraconazole
A patient is taking pyrazinamide, rifampin, and streptomycin to
treat TB. The primary care NP should routinely perform:
serum glucose and liver function tests (LFTs).
bone marrow density and ophthalmologic tests.
CBC, LFTs, hearing, and serum glucose tests.
CBC, color vision, serum glucose, and LFTs.
CBC, LFTs, hearing, and serum glucose tests.
A patient that tested positive for Covid-19 was experiencing
mild flu-like symptoms that included congestion, sore throat,
, and cough. He was treated for his symptoms with an
antihistamine, a decongestant, and a cough suppressant. After 3
days of treatment the patient complaint of a worsening of his
nasal congestion. Which of the following medications most
likely cause the rebound congestion?
Claritin (Loratadine)
Afrin Nasal Spray (Oxymetazoline)
Codeine with Guaifenesin
Flonase Nasal Spray (fluticasone)
Afrin Nasal Spray (Oxymetazoline)
According to GOLD 2017 guidelines, ICS-containing regimens
are NOT recommended as initial maintenance treatment for
COPD of any severity.
True
False
True
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics is the study of the action of drugs in the
body including absorption, distribution, metabolism and
elimination. What the body does to the drug.
Absorption: How the drug leaves its site of administration.
Bioavailability is important; f-value (portion of drug that reaches
systemic circulation).
