NR-566 Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family
Midterm Exam
How much should be exercised if trying to lose weight?
Correct Answer:
150 mins/week or more
Most weight loss occurs when?
Correct Answer:
During first 6 months of treatment
Which antibiotic is used first line for animal/human bites?
Correct Answer:
Amoxicillin/clauvanate
Which medication can treat infection of both the eyes and ears?
Correct Answer:
Neomycin
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Which class of antibiotics can treat infants as young as 8years old?
Correct Answer:
Aminoglycosides
Which antibiotic is used to treat uncomplicated UTI's?
Correct Answer:
Sulfamethoxazole/ Trimethoprim (bactrim)
Which antibiotic is not recommended for UTIs of the upper urinary tract?
Correct Answer:
Nitrofurantoin
Which pathogen is highly associated with cap in smokers and those with COPD?
Correct Answer:
Haemophilus influenza (gram-)
What is the therapeutic action of guaifenesin?
Correct Answer:
Expectorant
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First line treatment for mild acne?
Correct Answer:
Benzoyl peroxide
What is the first line treatment for severe acne?
Correct Answer:
Doxycycline, isotretinoin, and Retinoids
What patient education is needed for isotretinoin?
Correct Answer:
Protects Skin from sunlight and avoid sunlamps, tanning beds Pregnancy should be avoided, use two birth control methods Risk for depression and suicide
What is the most effective drugs for prevention and treatment of seasonal and perennial rhinitis?
Correct Answer:
Intranasal glucocorticoids
Type 2 DM, gallbladder disease, fatty liver, and gout are a few complications of?
Correct Answer:
Someone with a BMI between 30 -40
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Which weight loss medication could cause hypothyroidism in a patient taking levothyroxine?
Correct Answer:
Orlistat
contrave is a combination of which two medications?
Correct Answer:
Naltrexone and bupropion
What is the recommended intervention and treatment for the build up of cerumen?
Correct Answer:
Irrigation of ear canal with warm water / saline and debrox
Which weight loss drug is not a DEA scheduled drug?
Correct Answer:
Liraglutide
At what BMI level should bariatric surgery be considered?
Correct Answer:
35 or more
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