NURS 5334 FINAL EXAM 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone?
(Pain Management Mod 3) - correct answer- Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with
acetaminophen-hydrocodone,
True or False? - correct answer- False, this could lead to
respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance
once they recovered from opioid abuse? - correct answer-
Partial opioid agonist that activated opioid receptors but
produces less degree of euphoria and physical dependence
compared to a full agonist
Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once
they recovered from opioid abuse? - correct answer-
Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric and
sedative effects of opioids.
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What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - correct answer-
Constipation
Respiratory depression
Addition
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - correct answer-
Selective agonist for serotonin 5HT receptors on intracranial
blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system,
causes VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic
inflammation
What is the supplement Feverfew used for? - correct answer-
Migraine Prophylaxis
Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? -
correct answer- Antiplatlets
Anticoagulants
Increased risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelets
(Aspirin) and anticoagulants (Wafarin)
How much Folic acid need to be given for a Folic Acid
Deficiency? - correct answer- Give 1-2mg/day PO for a
deficiency
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How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take?
- correct answer- 400-800 mcg daily
How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women? -
correct answer- 400-600 mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream,
what is this for? - correct answer- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While
treatment of heart failure during during pregnancy is best done
by a special, which of the following drug classes are considered
to be safe at least in the later parts of pregnancy?
A. Diuretics
B. ARBS
C. Beta blockers
D. Nitrates - correct answer- C. Beta blockers
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What are the names of two medications that are safe for
pregnant women? - correct answer- Methyldopa and Labetalol
are the traditional agents of choice for pregnant women
Why can Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant
women? - correct answer- These drugs have limited effects on
uteroplacental and fetal
Hemodynamics and do not adversing effect the fetus or
neonate
Anticholinergics such as Trihexyphenidyl and Benztropine can
help with drooling in Parkinson's patients, True or False? -
correct answer- True
A patient with COPD comes in to the hospital for the second
time for moderate exacerbation. The eosinophils are 312. What
medication should this patient be on to manage symptoms?
A. Salmeterol
B. Formoteral + Albuterol
C. Albuterol + Budesonide
D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide - correct answer- D.
Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide