Final Exam: NR567 / NR 567 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology for the AGACNP | Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Chamberlain

Final Exam: NR567 / NR 567 (Latest
Update ) Advanced
Pharmacology for the AGACNP |
Questions and Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct – Chamberlain


Question:
Prescribing considerations for patients with Alzheimer's disease, i.e.
Donepezil
Answer:
Fall risk
Syncope
COPD
take at night

,Question:
Donepezil use and side effects
Answer:
Mild , Moderate and severe Alzheimers
Bradycardia, vivid dreams, syncope




Question:
Memantine indication and MOA
Answer:
Moderate to severe Alzheimer’s




Question:
side-effects of Memantine
Answer:
Headache
Constipation
Confusion or agitation

,Question:
labs to assess for Memantine ?
Answer:
Renal ( BUN / Creatinine




Question:
Donepezil use along with first-generation antihistamines
Answer:
reduced effectiveness
Increased Cognitive decline




Question:
Why is antihistamines NOT appropriate with Donepezil?
Answer:
Antihistamines blocks Acetycholine




Question:
Mechanism of action of Alzheimer's disease medications, i.e. Memantine
Answer:
Blocks NMDA

, Question:
Treatment of absence seizures using Ethosuximide, teaching points
Answer:
Take with Food or milk
DO NOT STOP ABRUPTLY




Question:
Carbamazepine used to treat
Answer:
seizures, bipolar disorder, trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgias
("Carb Can Bring The Good Nerves Back")
"Carbamazepine calms the brain, Stops the shocks and facial pain."