MSN 611 STUDY GUIDE
FINAL EXAM Q&A TESTED AND VERIFIED EXAM
NEW MODIFIED!!!
Which potential side effect is associated with isotretinoin? -- ANSWER-Marked
elevations of serum triglycerides
which of the following is a potential adverse effect of mirabegron? --
ANSWER--Arrhythmia
mehylxanthines are structurally related to: -- ANSWER--Caffeine
Signs and symptoms of theophylline toxicity -- ANSWER--Repetitive vomiting
For which of the following conditions are H2 antihistamines used? --
ANSWER--Gastrointestinal disorders
Location of H4 receptors -- ANSWER--eosinophils, neutrophils and T cells
second-generation antihistamine that cannot be removed by hemodialysis --
ANSWER--cetirizine (hydrochloride) aka Zyrtec
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,diagnosis of enterobiasis -- ANSWER--caused by small threadlike pinworm,
Enterobius vermicularis, perianal cutaneous irritation, may result in dermatitis
and secondary bacterial infections. DIAGNOSIS: perianal swab using adhesive
tape, examined for eggs
treatment modalities of tuberculosis -- ANSWER--directly observed therapy,
adherence to drug regimen, important for anything less than daily doses, highly
susceptible to drug-drug interactions
according to universal prescribing alerts for ahminoglycosides, extended use
increases risk for infection by which pathogens -- ANSWER--
C.difficileassociated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis with extended use
mode of administration of dactinomycin -- ANSWER--vesicants, should be
administered only by intravenous route to prevent extravasation. If
extravasation occurs administration should be stopped, monitor for signs of
infection & bleeding. Myelosuppression
Which of the following is true regarding proper technique and precautions for
the administration of eye drops -- ANSWER--all of the above: administration
one drop at a time, use a solution before using a suspension, more than one drop
at a time can cause the eye to tear in an attempt to flush out the extra fluid,
which will make the medication less effective
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,Choose the correct statement describing pilocarpine? -- ANSWER--It acts on
the ciliary muscle
Which of the following mydriatic drugs is associated with increased risk for
seizures? -- ANSWER--Cyclopentolate
Which of the following is used as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of
diarrhea? -- ANSWER--Diphenoxylate
The use of mineral oil as a laxative has been largely replaced by the use of: --
ANSWER--Osmotic laxatives
Chronic use of which drug is associated with increased risk for tardive
dyskinesia? -- ANSWER--Metoclopramide
What is the mechanism of action of thiazolidinediones? -- ANSWER--Increase
the number of insulin receptors on cells
Which of the following drugs acts as a dopamine agonist? -- ANSWER--
Cabergoline
Which of the following is a characteristic of mucosal membrane? -- ANSWER-
produces antibacterial enzymes
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, Choose the correct statement describing topical anti-infective agents --
ANSWER--Many are associated with hepatic dysfunction
FDA- approved indication for methotrexate -- ANSWER--meningeal leukemia,
trophoblastic neoplasms. Breast Cancer
Synthetic muscarinic receptor antagonist that possesses M3 receptor selectivity
-- ANSWER--darifenacin & solifenacin
Autonomic agents associated simulation of insulin production, increase
glycogenolysis in the liver and complicate the management of diabetes mellitus
-- ANSWER--may stimulate insulin production- increase glycogenolysis in the
liver and complicate the management--sympathomimetic autonomic agents
most commonly used therapy for iron-deficiency anemia -- ANSWER--ferrous
sulfate
fatalities have occurred with the test dose of which drug -- ANSWER--iron
dextran
antilipemic agent that targets triglycerides -- ANSWER--Fibrates
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FINAL EXAM Q&A TESTED AND VERIFIED EXAM
NEW MODIFIED!!!
Which potential side effect is associated with isotretinoin? -- ANSWER-Marked
elevations of serum triglycerides
which of the following is a potential adverse effect of mirabegron? --
ANSWER--Arrhythmia
mehylxanthines are structurally related to: -- ANSWER--Caffeine
Signs and symptoms of theophylline toxicity -- ANSWER--Repetitive vomiting
For which of the following conditions are H2 antihistamines used? --
ANSWER--Gastrointestinal disorders
Location of H4 receptors -- ANSWER--eosinophils, neutrophils and T cells
second-generation antihistamine that cannot be removed by hemodialysis --
ANSWER--cetirizine (hydrochloride) aka Zyrtec
Page 1 of 57
,diagnosis of enterobiasis -- ANSWER--caused by small threadlike pinworm,
Enterobius vermicularis, perianal cutaneous irritation, may result in dermatitis
and secondary bacterial infections. DIAGNOSIS: perianal swab using adhesive
tape, examined for eggs
treatment modalities of tuberculosis -- ANSWER--directly observed therapy,
adherence to drug regimen, important for anything less than daily doses, highly
susceptible to drug-drug interactions
according to universal prescribing alerts for ahminoglycosides, extended use
increases risk for infection by which pathogens -- ANSWER--
C.difficileassociated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis with extended use
mode of administration of dactinomycin -- ANSWER--vesicants, should be
administered only by intravenous route to prevent extravasation. If
extravasation occurs administration should be stopped, monitor for signs of
infection & bleeding. Myelosuppression
Which of the following is true regarding proper technique and precautions for
the administration of eye drops -- ANSWER--all of the above: administration
one drop at a time, use a solution before using a suspension, more than one drop
at a time can cause the eye to tear in an attempt to flush out the extra fluid,
which will make the medication less effective
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,Choose the correct statement describing pilocarpine? -- ANSWER--It acts on
the ciliary muscle
Which of the following mydriatic drugs is associated with increased risk for
seizures? -- ANSWER--Cyclopentolate
Which of the following is used as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of
diarrhea? -- ANSWER--Diphenoxylate
The use of mineral oil as a laxative has been largely replaced by the use of: --
ANSWER--Osmotic laxatives
Chronic use of which drug is associated with increased risk for tardive
dyskinesia? -- ANSWER--Metoclopramide
What is the mechanism of action of thiazolidinediones? -- ANSWER--Increase
the number of insulin receptors on cells
Which of the following drugs acts as a dopamine agonist? -- ANSWER--
Cabergoline
Which of the following is a characteristic of mucosal membrane? -- ANSWER-
produces antibacterial enzymes
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, Choose the correct statement describing topical anti-infective agents --
ANSWER--Many are associated with hepatic dysfunction
FDA- approved indication for methotrexate -- ANSWER--meningeal leukemia,
trophoblastic neoplasms. Breast Cancer
Synthetic muscarinic receptor antagonist that possesses M3 receptor selectivity
-- ANSWER--darifenacin & solifenacin
Autonomic agents associated simulation of insulin production, increase
glycogenolysis in the liver and complicate the management of diabetes mellitus
-- ANSWER--may stimulate insulin production- increase glycogenolysis in the
liver and complicate the management--sympathomimetic autonomic agents
most commonly used therapy for iron-deficiency anemia -- ANSWER--ferrous
sulfate
fatalities have occurred with the test dose of which drug -- ANSWER--iron
dextran
antilipemic agent that targets triglycerides -- ANSWER--Fibrates
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