NURS 5334 Pharmacology Final Exam 2024 – Complete Detailed Questions
and Verified Answers
This document provides the complete 2024 NURS 5334 Pharmacology final exam, including detailed
questions and guaranteed correct answers, already graded with top marks. It covers core
pharmacological concepts, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, contraindications, adverse effects,
and drug interactions across major drug classes. Key topics include pain management, cardiovascular
medications, endocrine pharmacotherapy, psychiatric medications, antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and
special considerations for pregnancy, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Organized in a question-and-answer
format, this resource is ideal for targeted exam preparation and review.
1. What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management
Mod 3):
Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
,2. Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-
hydrocodone, True or False?: False, this could lead to respiratory depression
3. Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they recovered
from opioid abuse?: Partial opioid agonist that activated opioid receptors but produces less
degree of euphoria and physical dependence compared to a full agonist
4. Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered from
opioid abuse?: Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric and sedative
effects of opioids.
5. What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone?: Constipation
Respiratory depression Addition
6. What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan): Selective agonist for serotonin 5HT receptors
on intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system, causes
VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic inflammation
7. What is the supplement Feverfew used for?: Migraine Prophylaxis
8. Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew?: Antiplatlets Anticoagulants
Increased risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelets (Aspirin) and anticoagulants
(Wafarin)
9. How much Folic acid need to be given for a Folic Acid Deficiency?: Give
1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
10. How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take?: 400-800 mcg daily
11. How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women?: 400-600 mcg/day
12. If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is this for?:
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
, 13. 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: C. Beta blockers
14. What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant women?:
Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of choice for pregnant women 15. Why can
Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women?: These drugs have limited effects
on uteroplacental and fetal
Hemodynamics and do not adversing effect the fetus or neonate
16. Anticholinergics such as Trihexyphenidyl and Benztropine can help with drooling
in Parkinson's patients, True or False?: True
17. 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: D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide
If Eosinophils are greater than or equal to 300, then you should consider a
LABA+LAMA+ICS
18. COPD Group A: Broncodilator
19. COPD Group B: LABA + LAMA
and Verified Answers
This document provides the complete 2024 NURS 5334 Pharmacology final exam, including detailed
questions and guaranteed correct answers, already graded with top marks. It covers core
pharmacological concepts, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, contraindications, adverse effects,
and drug interactions across major drug classes. Key topics include pain management, cardiovascular
medications, endocrine pharmacotherapy, psychiatric medications, antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and
special considerations for pregnancy, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Organized in a question-and-answer
format, this resource is ideal for targeted exam preparation and review.
1. What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management
Mod 3):
Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
,2. Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-
hydrocodone, True or False?: False, this could lead to respiratory depression
3. Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they recovered
from opioid abuse?: Partial opioid agonist that activated opioid receptors but produces less
degree of euphoria and physical dependence compared to a full agonist
4. Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered from
opioid abuse?: Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric and sedative
effects of opioids.
5. What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone?: Constipation
Respiratory depression Addition
6. What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan): Selective agonist for serotonin 5HT receptors
on intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system, causes
VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic inflammation
7. What is the supplement Feverfew used for?: Migraine Prophylaxis
8. Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew?: Antiplatlets Anticoagulants
Increased risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelets (Aspirin) and anticoagulants
(Wafarin)
9. How much Folic acid need to be given for a Folic Acid Deficiency?: Give
1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
10. How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take?: 400-800 mcg daily
11. How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women?: 400-600 mcg/day
12. If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is this for?:
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
, 13. 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: C. Beta blockers
14. What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant women?:
Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of choice for pregnant women 15. Why can
Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women?: These drugs have limited effects
on uteroplacental and fetal
Hemodynamics and do not adversing effect the fetus or neonate
16. Anticholinergics such as Trihexyphenidyl and Benztropine can help with drooling
in Parkinson's patients, True or False?: True
17. 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: D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide
If Eosinophils are greater than or equal to 300, then you should consider a
LABA+LAMA+ICS
18. COPD Group A: Broncodilator
19. COPD Group B: LABA + LAMA
