NSG6005 Final Questions With Complete Solutions

An ACE inhibitor and what other class of drug may reduce proteinuria in patients with diabetes better than either drug alone? correct answer: Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers An appropriate drug for the treatment of depression with anxiety would be correct answer: escitalopram (Lexapro) Dwayne was recently started on carbamazepine to treat seizures. He comes to see you, and you not that while his carbamazepine levels had been in the therapeutic range, they are now low. The possible cause for the low carbamazepine level is: correct answer: Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels in spite of good compliance First line therapy for hyperlipidemia is correct answer: lifestyle changes genetic testing for VCORC1 mutation to assess potential warfarin resistance is required prior to prescribing warfarin correct answer: false Goals of treatment when treating hypothyroidism with thyroid replacement include: correct answer: all of the above Jack, eight years old, has attention deficit disorder (ADD) and is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). He and his parents should be educated about the side effects of methylphenidate, which are correct answer: insomnia and decreased appetite Medications used in the management of patients with COPD include correct answer: all of the above A patient with a COPD exacerbation may require: correct answer: systemic corticosteroid burts Scott is presenting for follow-up on his lipid panel. He had elevated total cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, and an LDL of 122mg/dL. He has already implemented diet changes and increased physical activity. he has mildly elevated liver studies. An appropriate next step for therapy would be; correct answer: Niacin Second-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are prescribed for seasonal allergies because they: correct answer: Are less sedating than first-generation antihistamines A stepwise approach to the pharmacologic management of asthma: correct answer: Begins with determining the severity of the asthma and assessing asthma control Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) is an inhaled anticholinergic: correct answer: Used for the treatment of COPD