NUR 635 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
ACTUAL EXAM 2025 WITH 100+ QUESTIONS
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PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
What would be the first line med for mild-moderate pain, sprained ankle? - ANSWER- NSAID (Ibuprofen)
A patient being prescribed phenytoin for seizures, what does monitoring include? - ANSWER- Monitor for phenytoin syndrome, 3-5 weeks after starting therapy
Patient recently started on carbamazepine for seizures, he comes in and his levels are sub-therapeutic? - ANSWER- Auto-metabolism, need to switch to a new agent.
What does the carbamazepine black box warning refer to? - ANSWER- Stevens Johnsons syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis
Long term monitoring of patients taking carbamazepine includes: - ANSWER-
Complete blood counts every 3-4 months.
Patient prescribed gabapentin for neuropathic pain, pt complains of depression and suicidal thoughts? - ANSWER- Assess for suicidal ideation
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Is the key to prevention of osteoporosis, which is false? - ANSWER- If exercise is incorporated into regular activity vitamin d and calcium are not needed (vitamin d and calcium supplements are still needed)
Which of the following meds is most appropriate for pt. with neuropathic pain? - ANSWER- Gabapentin
Prophylactic use of bisphosphonates is recommended with patients with early osteopenia due to long term use of which drugs? - ANSWER- Glucocorticoids
When prescribing drugs with a narrow therapeutic range: - ANSWER- Monitor
patients plasma drug levels at regular intervals.
A patient report that brand x tablets work faster than brand y tablets: - ANSWER- inactive ingredients used in the composition may cause different rates of dissolution which can alter the onset of action of the drug.
IV gentamicin, has a toxic drug level, which possible cause of this situation will the provider explore? - ANSWER- assess whether the patient is taking a medication that binds to serum albumin. (Gentamicin binds weakly to plasma proteins, so another drug could cause it to not be able to bind.)
When writing out a prescription do you write daily or Qday? - ANSWER- Daily What medication will you prescribe as step 1 in asthma patient? - ANSWER- Short acting beta 2 agonist
You have an older adult pt with hx of COPD, developed bronchitis, temperature of 39.5, what action will you take? - ANSWER- Order empiric antibiotic while waiting for sputum culture results
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