Midterm Exam: NR566 / NR 566
(Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family | Exam Review Guide | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Tuberculosis
Answer:
Mycobacterial infection
Drugs: INH (neuropathy), rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol
Question:
patient education for azoles
Answer:
take with food avoid alcohol watch for s/s of liver toxicity 1 / 4
Question:
Amphotericin B
Answer:
highly toxic broad only used for life-threatening infections only IV need to premedicate with Tylenol and Benadryl (risk for infusion reactions and phlebitis)
Question:
Therapeutic action of intranasal glucocorticoids (budesonide, fluticasone) for allergies
Answer:
prevent inflammation and DECREASE ALLERGY SYMPTOMS
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Antihistamines MOA
Answer:
Block H1 receptors to DECREASE ALLERGY SYMPTOMS (although they do not decrease congestion)
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Question:
Cromolyn MOA
Answer:
Mast cell stabilizer - prevents inflammatory mediator release from mast cells
Question:
How are antihistamines and sympathomimetics opposites?
Answer:
Antihistamines reduce allergies, not congestion
Sympathomimetics reduce congestion, not allergies
Question:
Sympathomimetics (nasal decongestants) MOA
Answer:
Ex. Phenylephrine (common in Sudafed and nasal sprays)
activate alpha1-adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessels to cause vasoconstriction and reduce nasal congestion (although they do not reduce allergy symptoms)
*risk for rebound congestion
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Question:
Guaifenesin
Answer:
Expectorant (helps clear out mucus)
Question:
Benzol peroxide side effects
Answer:
Dry skin Skin irritation Redness, peeling, burning, itching
Question:
Benzol peroxide patient education
Answer:
Avoid sun
Question:
1st line treatment for severe acne
Answer:
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
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