5/19/25, 5:49 AM NR565/ NR 565 FINAL EXAM ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY 2024 EXAM COMPLETE 220 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERI…
NR565/ NR 565 FINAL EXAM ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY 2024 EXAM COMPLETE 220
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) /ALREADY GRADED A+ CHAMBERLAIN\Final
Exam: NR565/ NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology
Medication to treat symptoms Beta blocker, non-radioactive iodine
of hyperthyroidism
Levothyroxine administration Take on empty stomach in the morning, 30-60 minutes before
with food breakfast
Supplement/drug interactions Antacids, iron, calcium
with levothyroxine
Fasting plasma glucose ≥126, random plasma glucose
Confirmation of diabetes
diagnosis ≥200 plus symptoms, oral glucose tolerance test ≥200,
hemoglobin A1c ≥6.5
A1c general goal <7%
Older adult A1c goal <8%
When to consider insulin A1c >10%, fasting blood glucose >300, or marked symptoms
Interval to recheck A1c 2-4 times a year until A1c drops to 7%, then at least every 6
months
Regulation of glucose metabolism, promotes glucose
Insulin action
and amino acid uptake, synthesis of complex organic
molecules
Pioglitazone Heart failure, history of bladder cancer
contraindications
GLP-1 mechanism of action Increase insulin production, inhibit glucagon release, increase
satiety
TZD mechanism of action Decrease insulin resistance, increase glucose uptake, decrease
glucose production
DPP4-1 mechanism of action Enhance incretin activity, increase insulin release, reduce
glucagon release
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, 5/19/25, 5:49 AM NR565/ NR 565 FINAL EXAM ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY 2024 EXAM COMPLETE 220 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERI…
Psyllium Bulk-forming laxative that softens fecal mass and increases bulk
Fecal impaction Condition when psyllium doesn't produce a bowel movement
IBS Diagnosis and treatment aided by keeping a diary
Tdap vaccine recipients Immunocompromised, cancer, HIV, high-dose glucocorticoid,
pregnancy
Contraindication for DTaP or History of anaphylactic reaction or encephalopathy within 7 days
Tdap vaccine of vaccine
Varicella contraindications Pregnancy, leukemia or lymphoma, hypersensitivity to neomycin
or gelatin
Hepatitis B vaccine Prior anaphylactic reaction to baker yeasts of Hep B itself
contraindications
Attenuated vaccine example Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, varicella
(chickenpox) vaccine
Live virus vaccine example Measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine (MMR), varicella virus
vaccine
Toxoid vaccine example Dtap, tetanus
Inactive viral antigen vaccine Poliovirus vaccine, hepatitis A vaccine (HepA), influenza vaccine
example
Herd immunity Resistance to an infectious organism due to a large group of
immune individuals
Active immunity Immune system produces antibodies in response to antigen or
vaccine
Passive immunity Immunity passed on from another host through antibodies
Vaccine definition Preparation containing microorganisms to stimulate immune
system
Post exposure prophylaxis for 1 mL dose IM on days 0, 3, 7, and 14
rabies bite
Attenuated influenza vaccine Individuals >2 yo and less than 50, non-pregnant, and not
recipients immunocompromised
Prokinetic for gastroparesis Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Black box warning for Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia, discontinue at 12 weeks or if movement
disorder develops
Patient teaching for Avoid alcohol, not safe during pregnancy
metronidazole
Patient teaching for Finish full dose, use if symptoms severe or don't improve in a few
ciprofloxacin for traveler's days
diarrhea
2 days/week or less, 2 times/month nighttime
Intermittent asthma symptoms
awakening, SABA use 2 days/week or less
More than 2 days/week but less than daily, 3-4
Mild Persistent asthma
symptoms times/month nighttime awakenings, SABA use more
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NR565/ NR 565 FINAL EXAM ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY 2024 EXAM COMPLETE 220
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) /ALREADY GRADED A+ CHAMBERLAIN\Final
Exam: NR565/ NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology
Medication to treat symptoms Beta blocker, non-radioactive iodine
of hyperthyroidism
Levothyroxine administration Take on empty stomach in the morning, 30-60 minutes before
with food breakfast
Supplement/drug interactions Antacids, iron, calcium
with levothyroxine
Fasting plasma glucose ≥126, random plasma glucose
Confirmation of diabetes
diagnosis ≥200 plus symptoms, oral glucose tolerance test ≥200,
hemoglobin A1c ≥6.5
A1c general goal <7%
Older adult A1c goal <8%
When to consider insulin A1c >10%, fasting blood glucose >300, or marked symptoms
Interval to recheck A1c 2-4 times a year until A1c drops to 7%, then at least every 6
months
Regulation of glucose metabolism, promotes glucose
Insulin action
and amino acid uptake, synthesis of complex organic
molecules
Pioglitazone Heart failure, history of bladder cancer
contraindications
GLP-1 mechanism of action Increase insulin production, inhibit glucagon release, increase
satiety
TZD mechanism of action Decrease insulin resistance, increase glucose uptake, decrease
glucose production
DPP4-1 mechanism of action Enhance incretin activity, increase insulin release, reduce
glucagon release
1/6
, 5/19/25, 5:49 AM NR565/ NR 565 FINAL EXAM ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY 2024 EXAM COMPLETE 220 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERI…
Psyllium Bulk-forming laxative that softens fecal mass and increases bulk
Fecal impaction Condition when psyllium doesn't produce a bowel movement
IBS Diagnosis and treatment aided by keeping a diary
Tdap vaccine recipients Immunocompromised, cancer, HIV, high-dose glucocorticoid,
pregnancy
Contraindication for DTaP or History of anaphylactic reaction or encephalopathy within 7 days
Tdap vaccine of vaccine
Varicella contraindications Pregnancy, leukemia or lymphoma, hypersensitivity to neomycin
or gelatin
Hepatitis B vaccine Prior anaphylactic reaction to baker yeasts of Hep B itself
contraindications
Attenuated vaccine example Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, varicella
(chickenpox) vaccine
Live virus vaccine example Measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine (MMR), varicella virus
vaccine
Toxoid vaccine example Dtap, tetanus
Inactive viral antigen vaccine Poliovirus vaccine, hepatitis A vaccine (HepA), influenza vaccine
example
Herd immunity Resistance to an infectious organism due to a large group of
immune individuals
Active immunity Immune system produces antibodies in response to antigen or
vaccine
Passive immunity Immunity passed on from another host through antibodies
Vaccine definition Preparation containing microorganisms to stimulate immune
system
Post exposure prophylaxis for 1 mL dose IM on days 0, 3, 7, and 14
rabies bite
Attenuated influenza vaccine Individuals >2 yo and less than 50, non-pregnant, and not
recipients immunocompromised
Prokinetic for gastroparesis Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Black box warning for Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia, discontinue at 12 weeks or if movement
disorder develops
Patient teaching for Avoid alcohol, not safe during pregnancy
metronidazole
Patient teaching for Finish full dose, use if symptoms severe or don't improve in a few
ciprofloxacin for traveler's days
diarrhea
2 days/week or less, 2 times/month nighttime
Intermittent asthma symptoms
awakening, SABA use 2 days/week or less
More than 2 days/week but less than daily, 3-4
Mild Persistent asthma
symptoms times/month nighttime awakenings, SABA use more
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