NR-566 Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family
Midterm Exam
This pathogen is highly associated with CAP in smokers and those with COPD
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Haemophilus influenza (gram -)
What is the therapeutic action of Guaifenesin?
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Expectorant
What compound must be present in organic sunscreen for it to be effective
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Avobenzone
What is the first line treatment for mild acne?
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Benzyl peroxide
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What is the first line treatment for severe acne?
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Doxycycline, retinoid and isotretinoin
What patient education is needed for isotretinoin?
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Protect skin from sunlight and tanning beds Pregnancy should be avoided, and two reliable birth control methods used.Risk for depression and suicide
What is the most effective drugs for prevention of seasonal and perennial rhinitis?
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Intranasal glucocorticoids
Type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, fatty liver and gout are a few possible complications of what?
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Someone with a BMI between 30 -40
A new NP knows that which weight loss drug could cause hypothyroidism in someone taking levothyroxine
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Orlistat 2 / 4
Contrave is a combination of which two medications
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Naltrexone and bupropion
What is the recommended intervention and treatment of cerumen build up?
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Debrox, irrigation of the ear canal with warm saline +water
What would happen if Lorcaserin is given with CYP2D6 substrate?
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Serum substrates can be increased
Which weight loss medication is associated with suicide risk in children, adolescents and young adults?
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Naltrexone and bupropion - Contrave
which weight loss is not a DEA scheduled drug?
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Liraglutide
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At what BMI level should bariatric surgery be considered?
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BMI of 35 or greater
Which of the following is NOT important baseline data the NP should obtain prior to starting a patient on a drug for weight loss?
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Food journal for a month
What is the therapeutic effect of topiramate?
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Induces a sense of satiety
What is the MOA of intranasal Cromolyn?
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Suppresses release of histamine and inflammatory mediators from mast cells
how is otomycosis treated?
Correct Answer:
Through cleaning and application of 2% acetic acid solution or anti-fungal
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