NSG 6005 Week 3 | NSG6005 Modeule 3 Pharm Quiz Fall 2019 – South University Savannah

NSG 6005 Week 3 Pharm Quiz Fall 2019 – South University Savannah Question 1. Question : Scott is presenting for follow-up on his lipid panel. He had elevated total cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, and an LDL of 122 mg/dL. He has already implemented diet changes and increased physical activity. He has mildly elevated liver studies. An appropriate next step for therapy would be: Student Answer: Atorvastatin (Lipitor) CORRECT Niacin (Niaspan) Simvastatin and ezetimibe (Vytorin) Gemfibrozil (Lopid) Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 2. Question : Isosorbide dinitrate is a long-acting nitrate given twice daily (BID). The schedule for administration is 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. because: Student Answer: Long-acting forms have a higher risk for toxicity. Orthostatic hypotension is a common adverse effect. It must be taken with milk or food. CORRECT Nitrate tolerance can develop. Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 3. Question : The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have devised a classification system for heart failure that can be used to direct treatment. Patients with symptoms and underlying disease are classified as: Student Answer: Stage A Stage B CORRECT Stage C Stage D Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: Question 4. Question : Patients who are being treated for folate deficiency require monitoring of: Student Answer: Complete blood count every four weeks CORRECT Hematocrit and hemoglobin at one week and then at eight weeks Reticulocyte count at one week