NR566 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR CARE OF THE FAMILY EXAM
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Why do men have higher hematocrit levels than women? - ANSWER :They produce more
testosterone which results in higher amounts of erythropoietin and erythrocytes.
What is the Black Box warning for the androgen Oxandrolone? - ANSWER
:Can cause peliosis hepatitis; blood-filled cysts form in the liver leading to failure or
intrabdominal hemorrhage
What are the disorders that the androgen testosterone can treat? - ANSWER :Hypogonadism
(male), replacement therapy
What are the disorders that the androgen methyltestosterone can treat? - ANSWER
:Replacement and hypogonadism in males
,What are the disorders that the androgen oxandrolone can treat? - ANSWER :Catabolic states
(cachexia)
Testosterone can be used to treat what symptoms in post-menopausal women? - ANSWER
:Reduced genital sensitivity, fatigue, and decreased libido
What hormones does androgens suppress? - ANSWER :Luteinizing and folliclestimulating
Which particle in the life cycle of chlamydia trachomatis is considered infectious and first infects
the host cell? - ANSWER :elementary body
What is the recommended testing for males suspected to have Chlamydia? - ANSWER :first-
catch urine for nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)
What are the CDC screening recommendations for chlamydia in asymptomatic females? -
ANSWER :annual screening annually in sexually active females 24 years or younger.
What is the recommend treatment for uncomplicated chlamydia in non-pregnant females and
males? - ANSWER :doxycycline 100mg by mouth twice daily x7 days (alternate azithromycin
1g by mouth x1)
What is the mechanism of action of donepezil (Aricept)? - ANSWER :inhibits centrally active
acetylcholinesterase
What are the common side effects of Aricept? - ANSWER :gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea
and diarrhea), headache, dizziness, muscle weakness
List the precautions for Aricept? - ANSWER :sick sinus syndrome and seizure disorder
, When combined with _________ and __________ peripheral side effects and rate of elimination
can be increased for Aricept? - ANSWER :CYP2D6 & CYP3A4
What is the mechanism of action of Rivastigmine (Exelon)? - ANSWER :acts centrally for
both acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase, thereby potentially increasing its efficacy
What are some common side effects of Exelon? - ANSWER :GI symptoms, weakness,
dizziness, tremor
What are some precautions to keep in mind with prescribing Exelon? -
ANSWER :Asthm/COPD, sick sinus syndrome, GI bleed, weight less than 50 kg
The Exelon transdermal patch is used for dementia associated with ____________. -
ANSWER :Parkinson's disease
What are the 2 major metabolizing enzymes that increase galantamine (Razadyne)
concentrations? - ANSWER :CYP3A4 and CYP2D6
What is the mechanism of action of galantamine (Razadyne)? - ANSWER :elevating
acetylcholine (Ach) in the cerebral cortex, modulating the nicotinic Ach receptors to increase
Ach release from existing presynaptic nerve terminals. Increases glutamate and serotonin levels
What are the common side effects of galantamine (Razadyne)? - ANSWER :GI symptoms,
headache, dizziness, fatigue
What are the prescription precautions for galantamine (Razadyne)? - ANSWER :NSAID use,
GI bleed, asthma or COPD, concurrent use with meds that decrease heart rate
What are contraindications for use of Galantamine (Razadyne)? - ANSWER :severe liver or
renal impairment
NEWEST WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
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Why do men have higher hematocrit levels than women? - ANSWER :They produce more
testosterone which results in higher amounts of erythropoietin and erythrocytes.
What is the Black Box warning for the androgen Oxandrolone? - ANSWER
:Can cause peliosis hepatitis; blood-filled cysts form in the liver leading to failure or
intrabdominal hemorrhage
What are the disorders that the androgen testosterone can treat? - ANSWER :Hypogonadism
(male), replacement therapy
What are the disorders that the androgen methyltestosterone can treat? - ANSWER
:Replacement and hypogonadism in males
,What are the disorders that the androgen oxandrolone can treat? - ANSWER :Catabolic states
(cachexia)
Testosterone can be used to treat what symptoms in post-menopausal women? - ANSWER
:Reduced genital sensitivity, fatigue, and decreased libido
What hormones does androgens suppress? - ANSWER :Luteinizing and folliclestimulating
Which particle in the life cycle of chlamydia trachomatis is considered infectious and first infects
the host cell? - ANSWER :elementary body
What is the recommended testing for males suspected to have Chlamydia? - ANSWER :first-
catch urine for nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)
What are the CDC screening recommendations for chlamydia in asymptomatic females? -
ANSWER :annual screening annually in sexually active females 24 years or younger.
What is the recommend treatment for uncomplicated chlamydia in non-pregnant females and
males? - ANSWER :doxycycline 100mg by mouth twice daily x7 days (alternate azithromycin
1g by mouth x1)
What is the mechanism of action of donepezil (Aricept)? - ANSWER :inhibits centrally active
acetylcholinesterase
What are the common side effects of Aricept? - ANSWER :gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea
and diarrhea), headache, dizziness, muscle weakness
List the precautions for Aricept? - ANSWER :sick sinus syndrome and seizure disorder
, When combined with _________ and __________ peripheral side effects and rate of elimination
can be increased for Aricept? - ANSWER :CYP2D6 & CYP3A4
What is the mechanism of action of Rivastigmine (Exelon)? - ANSWER :acts centrally for
both acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase, thereby potentially increasing its efficacy
What are some common side effects of Exelon? - ANSWER :GI symptoms, weakness,
dizziness, tremor
What are some precautions to keep in mind with prescribing Exelon? -
ANSWER :Asthm/COPD, sick sinus syndrome, GI bleed, weight less than 50 kg
The Exelon transdermal patch is used for dementia associated with ____________. -
ANSWER :Parkinson's disease
What are the 2 major metabolizing enzymes that increase galantamine (Razadyne)
concentrations? - ANSWER :CYP3A4 and CYP2D6
What is the mechanism of action of galantamine (Razadyne)? - ANSWER :elevating
acetylcholine (Ach) in the cerebral cortex, modulating the nicotinic Ach receptors to increase
Ach release from existing presynaptic nerve terminals. Increases glutamate and serotonin levels
What are the common side effects of galantamine (Razadyne)? - ANSWER :GI symptoms,
headache, dizziness, fatigue
What are the prescription precautions for galantamine (Razadyne)? - ANSWER :NSAID use,
GI bleed, asthma or COPD, concurrent use with meds that decrease heart rate
What are contraindications for use of Galantamine (Razadyne)? - ANSWER :severe liver or
renal impairment
