NR 566 FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

NR 566 FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

A person with what type of condition should not take echinacea? - CORRECT-

ANSWERS>>>>>Prolonged use should be avoided in those who are

immunocompromised including HIV, cancer, drug therapy for TB, RA, and SLE



Therapeutic effect of coenzyme Q-10 - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>Antioxidant that

serves a vital role in cellular energy production

Structurally similar to vitamin K, not used with warfarin



What is the dietary supplement act of 1994 (DSHEA)? - CORRECT-

ANSWERS>>>>>Categorizes botanical products (herbal supplements), vitamins,

minerals as dietary (food) supplements rather than drugs. By classifying products as

dietary supplements the DSHEA excepts them from undergoing FDA scrutiny and

approval before marketing. DSHEA does impose restrictions with labeling. All herbal

products must be labeled as dietary supplements.



Ginkgo Biloba adverse effects - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>stomach upset, headache,

dizziness, vertigo. Some reports of spontaneous bleeding. Incorrect ingestion can lead

to seizures and fatalities (if you eat seeds)

,Kava adverse effects - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>can cause severe liver injury

(ABSOUTELY contraindicated in hepatotoxicity.



Patient education about administration/consumption about flaxseed - CORRECT-

ANSWERS>>>>>Flaxseed can reduce absorption of conventional medications so it

should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after these drugs



Therapeutic effect of feverfew (dietary supplement) - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>Used

primarily for migraine prophylaxis, seasonal allergies, asthma, RA, and psoriasis



St. Johns wort adverse effects - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>insomnia, vivid dreams,

restlessness, anxiety, agitation, irritability, abdominal pain, dry mouth, headache



Ginger root adverse effects - CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>CNS depression and cardiac

dysrhythmias. Excessive doses can cause GI side effects



Current good manufacturing practices (CGMP) ruling of 2007 - CORRECT-

ANSWERS>>>>>This ruling ensures that a product contains what the label proclaims -

the package contains ingredients that are listed and does not lack any.



Set of standards to regulate the manufacturing and labeling of dietary supplements set

for by the FDA. Designed to ensure that dietary supplements be devoid of adulterants,

, contaminants, and impurities and tha package labels accurately reflect the identity,

purity, quality, and strength of what is inside. In addition, the label should indicate not

only active ingredients but also inactive ingredients. Also mandates that mfr establish

quality-control procedures with the objective of preventing mislabeled, underfilled, or

overfilled formulations, variations in tablet size, color, or potency; and contamination

with drugs, bacteria, pesticides, glass, lead, and other potential contaminants.

Dietary supplement and non-prescription drug consumer protection act of 2006 -

CORRECT-ANSWERS>>>>>mandates the reporting of serious averse events for non-

prescription drugs and dietary supplements. The following should be reported: deaths,

hospitalizations, life-threatening experiences, persistent or significant disabilities and

birth defects



First line treatment for primary, secondary, or early latent syphilis - CORRECT-

ANSWERS>>>>>Benzathine penicillin G 2.4 million units IM once



First line treatment for bacterial vaginosis (BV) - CORRECT-

ANSWERS>>>>>Metronidazole 500 mg PO BID X 7 days



First line treatment for genital herpes (first clinical episode) - CORRECT-

ANSWERS>>>>>acyclovir 400 mg PO TID x 7-10 days or acyclovir 200 mg PO 5 times a

day for 7-10 days or famciclovir 250 mg PO TID/day for 7-10 days or valacyclovir 1G PO

2 times/day for 7-10 days