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NR 566 MIDTERM/NR566 ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY FOR CARE OF THE FAMILY
MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 290 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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What is the primary therapeutic use of griseofulvin? (2) Treats superficial mycoses, specifically dermatophytic infections of the skin, hair, and nails.
Not effective against systemic mycoses or Candida species.
How does griseofulvin work and how is it administered?(2) Administered orally; absorption is enhanced with fatty meals.
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Inhibits fungal mitosis by binding to microtubules, affecting only actively growing fungi.
What is the primary mechanism of action of oseltamivir (Tamiflu)? (2) Inhibits neuraminidase, a viral enzyme essential for influenza replication.
Prevents newly formed viral particles from budding off from infected host cells, stopping viral spread.
What are the therapeutic uses of oseltamivir? (2) Approved for prevention and treatment of influenza in patients aged 1 year and older.
Reduces symptom duration, severity, and incidence of complications like sinusitis and bronchitis.
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What are the precautions regarding oseltamivir and live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV)? (2) Discontinue oseltamivir at least 2 days before administering LAIV.
Wait at least 2 weeks after LAIV before starting oseltamivir.
What is the dosing schedule for prophylactic therapy with oseltamivir? (2) Begin within 48 hours of exposure and continue for 10 days for family members.
Continuous dosing can be done for up to 42 days for nursing home residents or high-risk individuals.
Common adverse effects of oseltamivir? (2) 3 / 4
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Headache Nausea (can be reduced by taking with food)
First choice drug for herpes simplex virus and varicilla zoster virus?acyclovir
What are common adverse effects of oral acyclovir? (5) Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Headache Vertigo
What risk is associated with IV acyclovir, and who is at increased risk? (2)
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