NURS 5334 Final Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management Mod 3) -
CORRECT ANSWER - Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-hydrocodone,
True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they recovered from opioid
abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER - Partial opioid agonist that activated opioid receptors but
produces less degree of euphoria and physical dependence compared to a full agonist
Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered from opioid
abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER - Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric
and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - CORRECT ANSWER - Constipation
Respiratory depression
Addition
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - CORRECT ANSWER - Selective agonist for
serotonin 5HT receptors on intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal
system, causes VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic inflammation
What is the supplement Feverfew used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Migraine
Prophylaxis
,Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Antiplatlets
Anticoagulants
Increased risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelets (Aspirin) and anticoagulants (Wafarin)
How much Folic acid need to be given for a Folic Acid Deficiency? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Give 1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take? - CORRECT ANSWER -
400-800 mcg daily
How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women? - CORRECT ANSWER -
400-600 mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is this for? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart failure during during
pregnancy is best done by a special, which of the following drug classes are considered to be safe
at least in the later parts of pregnancy?
A. Diuretics
B. ARBS
C. Beta blockers
D. Nitrates - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Beta blockers
What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant women? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of choice for pregnant
women
, Why can Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women? - CORRECT ANSWER -
These drugs have limited effects on uteroplacental and fetal
Hemodynamics and do not adversing effect the fetus or neonate
Anticholinergics such as Trihexyphenidyl and Benztropine can help with drooling in Parkinson's
patients, True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - True
A patient with COPD comes in to the hospital for the second time for moderate exacerbation.
The eosinophils are 312. What medication should this patient be on to manage symptoms?
A. Salmeterol
B. Formoteral + Albuterol
C. Albuterol + Budesonide
D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Salmeterol +
aclidinium + Budesonide
If Eosinophils are greater than or equal to 300, then you should consider a LABA+LAMA+ICS
COPD Group A - CORRECT ANSWER - Broncodilator
COPD Group B - CORRECT ANSWER - LABA + LAMA
COPD Group E - CORRECT ANSWER - LABA + LAMA
How does an increase percentage of body at effect the plasma level of lipid soluble drugs in an
elderly individual? - CORRECT ANSWER - The higher the body fat percentage the more
the plasma levels of lipid soluble drugs will be reduced
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain Management Mod 3) -
CORRECT ANSWER - Aspirin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-hydrocodone,
True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they recovered from opioid
abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER - Partial opioid agonist that activated opioid receptors but
produces less degree of euphoria and physical dependence compared to a full agonist
Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered from opioid
abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER - Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric
and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - CORRECT ANSWER - Constipation
Respiratory depression
Addition
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - CORRECT ANSWER - Selective agonist for
serotonin 5HT receptors on intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the trigeminal
system, causes VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic inflammation
What is the supplement Feverfew used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Migraine
Prophylaxis
,Which types of drugs cannot be combined with Feverfew? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Antiplatlets
Anticoagulants
Increased risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelets (Aspirin) and anticoagulants (Wafarin)
How much Folic acid need to be given for a Folic Acid Deficiency? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Give 1-2mg/day PO for a deficiency
How much folic acid should a woman of child bearing age take? - CORRECT ANSWER -
400-800 mcg daily
How much folic acid is recommended for a pregnant women? - CORRECT ANSWER -
400-600 mcg/day
If a patient comes in using Tacrolimus and Pimecrlimus cream, what is this for? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart failure during during
pregnancy is best done by a special, which of the following drug classes are considered to be safe
at least in the later parts of pregnancy?
A. Diuretics
B. ARBS
C. Beta blockers
D. Nitrates - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Beta blockers
What are the names of two medications that are safe for pregnant women? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of choice for pregnant
women
, Why can Methyldopa and Labetalol be used in pregnant women? - CORRECT ANSWER -
These drugs have limited effects on uteroplacental and fetal
Hemodynamics and do not adversing effect the fetus or neonate
Anticholinergics such as Trihexyphenidyl and Benztropine can help with drooling in Parkinson's
patients, True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - True
A patient with COPD comes in to the hospital for the second time for moderate exacerbation.
The eosinophils are 312. What medication should this patient be on to manage symptoms?
A. Salmeterol
B. Formoteral + Albuterol
C. Albuterol + Budesonide
D. Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Salmeterol +
aclidinium + Budesonide
If Eosinophils are greater than or equal to 300, then you should consider a LABA+LAMA+ICS
COPD Group A - CORRECT ANSWER - Broncodilator
COPD Group B - CORRECT ANSWER - LABA + LAMA
COPD Group E - CORRECT ANSWER - LABA + LAMA
How does an increase percentage of body at effect the plasma level of lipid soluble drugs in an
elderly individual? - CORRECT ANSWER - The higher the body fat percentage the more
the plasma levels of lipid soluble drugs will be reduced
