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Midterm Exam: NR565/ NR 565
Advanced Pharmacology Care of the
Fundamentals Exam | Questions and
Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update)-
Chamberlain

,Q: When is it used – AsCVd Risk sCoRe
Answer:
In children a screening should be done between ages 9 and 21. For
adults every 5 years after the age of 20. Some people are at greater risk
like those with diabetes and a risk score greater than 7.5% and should
be screened more often.
Q: ezetimibe- When CAn it be used?
Answer:
Pregnancy/ breastfeeding
Can be used in monotherapy or as adjunct therapy with a statin or a
fibrate
Q: WhAt is ezetimibe?
Answer:
Cholesterol Absorption inhibitor – Lowers cholesterol levels by
decreasing the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed from the small
intestine. So that there is less intestinal cholesterol delivered to the
liver. Does not affect triglycerides
Q: lifestyle ChAnges foR high CholesteRol
Answer:
Lifestyle changes we non drug measures used to lower LDL. Four main
issues are diet, exercise, weight control, and smoking cessation.
Q: if A pAtient WAnted to minimize side effeCts, WhiCh
dRug ClAssifiCAtion is A good ChoiCe?

,Answer:
Non-statins-fibrates, Ezetimibe, Bile acid sequestrants. Statins are
generally well tolerated and side effects are uncommon. Some patients
develop headache, flatulence, constipation or GI disturbances. But
these effects are usually mild and transient.
Q: theRApeutiC ACtion of oRgAniC nitRAtes
(nitRoglyCeRin)
Answer:
Direct relaxant effects on vascular smooth muscles, and the dilation of
coronary vessels improves oxygen supply to the myocardium. The
dilation of peripheral veins, and in higher doses peripheral arteries,
reduces preload and afterload, and thereby lowers myocardial oxygen
consumption.
Promote vasodilation
Q: ContRAindiCAtions foR RAnolAzine
Answer:
Agents that inhibit CYP3A4 can increase the levels of ranolazine and
thereby increase the risk of torsades de pointes. These things include:
grapefruit juice, HIV protease inhibitors, macrolide antibiotics, azole
antifungal drugs and some CCB. Most CCB but not amlodipine can
increase levels of ranolazine. Drugs that prolong the QT interval can
increase the risk of torsades de pointes. ( quinidine, sotalol)
Q: At WhAt Age CAn stAtins be pResCRibed?
Answer:
Avoid statin use in children under the age of 10

, Q: CCb Role With VARiAnt AnginA
Answer:
Promote relaxation of coronary artery spasm, increase cardiac oxygen
supply
Q: WhAt mediCAtion CAn be Added foR pAtients With
WoRsening symptoms of hf?
Answer:
Aldosterone antagonist- promotes myocardial remodeling and fibrosis,
help with symptoms
Q: CCb stAble AnginA
Answer:
Promote relaxation of peripheral arterioles, describing afterload and
reducing cardiac oxygen demand
Q: A 41 yeAR old pAtient Comes into the CliniC
ComplAining of inCReAsed heARt RAte AfteR stARting
nitRo pAtChes foR stAble AnginA. WhAt Would An
AppRopRiAte Response be?
1. lets loWeR the dose And fReQuenCy of use
2. i Will pResCRibe A bb to help With this
3. next time this hAppens, lie doWn And pRACtiCe deep
bReAthing, this Will bRing youR heARt RAte doWn


Answer:
2-I will prescribe a BB to help with this

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