NR 566 MIDTERM/NR566 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
NR 566 MIDTERM/NR566 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR
CARE OF THE FAMILY MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 90 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Instructions to Candidates
• This revision exam consists of 90 multiple-choice questions, each accompanied by the
correct answer.
• The purpose of this material is to support your personal revision and self-assessment.
• Please read each question carefully and thoroughly to ensure full understanding.
• Take your time to reflect on the correct answers and, where necessary, review related
study materials for deeper comprehension.
• You are encouraged to complete the exam under timed conditions to simulate a real
examination environment.
• Best of luck in your revision and upcoming exams.
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What would happen if lorcaserin is given with a CYP2D6 substrate?
A the serum levels of the substrates can be decreased
b. nothing happens
c. the serum level so the substrated can be increased or decreased
d. the serum substrates can be increased
D the serum substrates can be increased
What weight loss medication is associated with a suicide risk in children, adolescents, and
young adults?
A. lorcaserin
b. phentermine
c. naltrexone and bupropoin
d. topiramte
C. naltrexone and bupropion
Which weight loss drug is not a DEA scheduled drug?
A. phentermine/ topiramate
b. Dietylpropion
C. Phendimetrazine
d. Liraglutide
D. Liraglutide
At what BMI level should bariatric surgery be considered?
A. BMI of 30 or more
B. BMI 35 or more
C. BMI 40 or more
D. BMI of 25 or more
B. BMI 35 or more
Which of the following is NOT important baseline data the NP should obtain prior to starting a
patient on a drug for weight loss?
A. risk assessment for abuse
b. BMI and weight
C. food journal for a month
D. Cardiovascular risk assessment
C. food journal for a month
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Wht is the therapeutic effect of topiramate?
A. supress appetite
B. prevents phentermine induced nausea
c. causes nausea if a high calorie meal is consumed
d. induces sense fo satiety?
D. induces sense of satiety
What is the MOA of intranasal Cromolyn?
A. activating alpha-1 adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessals
b. supresses release of histamine and inflammatory mediators from mast cells
c. H1 blockers bind selectively to H1-histaminic receptors
d. Folate antagonist that prevents DNA synthesis and cellular replication
B. supresses release of histamine and inflammatory mediators from mast cells
How is otomycosis treated?
A. Topical antibiotic for 7 days
B. Through cleaning and application of 2% acetic acid solution or antifungal
C. oral antibiotic for 5 days
d. none of these options
B. through cleaning and application of 2% acetic acid solution or antifugal
What is the first line treatmetn for AOM?
A. low dose amoxicillin
B. topical antibiotc
C. high dose aminoglycosides
D. high dose amoxicillin
D high dose amoxicillin
What does Omalizumab treat?
A. Asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis
B. Perennial allergies
C. Asthma and atopic dermatitis
D. Seaonal allergies only
A. Asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis
How do you treat tinea capitis?
A. Oral griseofulvin, taken 6-8 weeks
B. Nystatin cream
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C. Topical glucocorticoids
D. Topical ketoconazole, take for 6-8 weeks
A. Oral girseofulvin, taken 6-8 weeks
What is the drug of chocie for aspergilosis?
A. Ketoconazole
B. Voriconazole
C. Fluconazole
D. Amphotericin B
B. Voriconazole
Which anthelmintic drug puts a patient at risk for falls due to hypotension?
A. Praziquantel and pyrantel pamoate
B. Ivermectin and moxidecin
C. Albendazole and mebendazole
D. none of these
B. Ivermectin and moxidectin
Which anthelmintic drugs puts a patient at risk for bone marrow suppression and lvier
impairment?
A. Praziquantel and pyrantel pamoate
B. Albendazole and mebendazole
C. Ivermectin and Moxidectin
D. ivermectina nd praziquantel
B. Albendazole and mebendazole
Besides confirmation of infestation and negative pregnancy test, which anthelmintic is generally
safe to give without baseline data?
A. Praziquantel
B. Mebendazole
C. Ivermectin
D. Pyrantel pamoate
D. Pyrantel pamoate
What are some severe adverse effects of didanosine?
A. Headache, nausea and vomitting
B. Dizziness, lightheadness, falls
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NR 566 MIDTERM/NR566 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR
CARE OF THE FAMILY MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 90 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Instructions to Candidates
• This revision exam consists of 90 multiple-choice questions, each accompanied by the
correct answer.
• The purpose of this material is to support your personal revision and self-assessment.
• Please read each question carefully and thoroughly to ensure full understanding.
• Take your time to reflect on the correct answers and, where necessary, review related
study materials for deeper comprehension.
• You are encouraged to complete the exam under timed conditions to simulate a real
examination environment.
• Best of luck in your revision and upcoming exams.
1|Page
, NR 566 MIDTERM/NR566 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
What would happen if lorcaserin is given with a CYP2D6 substrate?
A the serum levels of the substrates can be decreased
b. nothing happens
c. the serum level so the substrated can be increased or decreased
d. the serum substrates can be increased
D the serum substrates can be increased
What weight loss medication is associated with a suicide risk in children, adolescents, and
young adults?
A. lorcaserin
b. phentermine
c. naltrexone and bupropoin
d. topiramte
C. naltrexone and bupropion
Which weight loss drug is not a DEA scheduled drug?
A. phentermine/ topiramate
b. Dietylpropion
C. Phendimetrazine
d. Liraglutide
D. Liraglutide
At what BMI level should bariatric surgery be considered?
A. BMI of 30 or more
B. BMI 35 or more
C. BMI 40 or more
D. BMI of 25 or more
B. BMI 35 or more
Which of the following is NOT important baseline data the NP should obtain prior to starting a
patient on a drug for weight loss?
A. risk assessment for abuse
b. BMI and weight
C. food journal for a month
D. Cardiovascular risk assessment
C. food journal for a month
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, NR 566 MIDTERM/NR566 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
Wht is the therapeutic effect of topiramate?
A. supress appetite
B. prevents phentermine induced nausea
c. causes nausea if a high calorie meal is consumed
d. induces sense fo satiety?
D. induces sense of satiety
What is the MOA of intranasal Cromolyn?
A. activating alpha-1 adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessals
b. supresses release of histamine and inflammatory mediators from mast cells
c. H1 blockers bind selectively to H1-histaminic receptors
d. Folate antagonist that prevents DNA synthesis and cellular replication
B. supresses release of histamine and inflammatory mediators from mast cells
How is otomycosis treated?
A. Topical antibiotic for 7 days
B. Through cleaning and application of 2% acetic acid solution or antifungal
C. oral antibiotic for 5 days
d. none of these options
B. through cleaning and application of 2% acetic acid solution or antifugal
What is the first line treatmetn for AOM?
A. low dose amoxicillin
B. topical antibiotc
C. high dose aminoglycosides
D. high dose amoxicillin
D high dose amoxicillin
What does Omalizumab treat?
A. Asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis
B. Perennial allergies
C. Asthma and atopic dermatitis
D. Seaonal allergies only
A. Asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis
How do you treat tinea capitis?
A. Oral griseofulvin, taken 6-8 weeks
B. Nystatin cream
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C. Topical glucocorticoids
D. Topical ketoconazole, take for 6-8 weeks
A. Oral girseofulvin, taken 6-8 weeks
What is the drug of chocie for aspergilosis?
A. Ketoconazole
B. Voriconazole
C. Fluconazole
D. Amphotericin B
B. Voriconazole
Which anthelmintic drug puts a patient at risk for falls due to hypotension?
A. Praziquantel and pyrantel pamoate
B. Ivermectin and moxidecin
C. Albendazole and mebendazole
D. none of these
B. Ivermectin and moxidectin
Which anthelmintic drugs puts a patient at risk for bone marrow suppression and lvier
impairment?
A. Praziquantel and pyrantel pamoate
B. Albendazole and mebendazole
C. Ivermectin and Moxidectin
D. ivermectina nd praziquantel
B. Albendazole and mebendazole
Besides confirmation of infestation and negative pregnancy test, which anthelmintic is generally
safe to give without baseline data?
A. Praziquantel
B. Mebendazole
C. Ivermectin
D. Pyrantel pamoate
D. Pyrantel pamoate
What are some severe adverse effects of didanosine?
A. Headache, nausea and vomitting
B. Dizziness, lightheadness, falls
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