NU 641 Advanced Pharm Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers
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NU 641 Advanced Pharm Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers
When restarting oral contraceptives when do you start? - Answer- 1st day of visit and use backup contraception (condom) for 7 days
Why should a patient try to take oral contraceptives at the same time everyday? - Answer- to preven...
NU 641 Advanced Pharm Final
Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
When restarting oral contraceptives when do you start? - Answer- 1st day of visit and
use backup contraception (condom) for 7 days
Why should a patient try to take oral contraceptives at the same time everyday? -
Answer- to prevent breakthrough bleeding
If transitioning to a different oral contraceptive the new pack would be started? -
Answer- at the beginning of the next menstrual cycle
A patient is taking both oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy. When
should they take these medications? - Answer- at the same time to prevent
breakthrough bleeding
Progestin only type contraceptives can cause? - Answer- irregular bleeding in the first
month
Antibiotics that do not interact with oral contraceptives? - Answer- ampicillin,
clarithromycin, metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, and ofloxacin
Where should a patient apply estrogen spray? - Answer- only on the thighs and calves
What renin inhibitor is used to treat hypertension? - Answer- Aliskiren
How do thiazide diuretics work and what are some examples? - Answer- promote
diuresis and increase urine flow
meds: Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide, Metolazone.
What is procaiminide prescribed to treat? - Answer- arrhythmias
What is the DASH diet? - Answer- designed to help reduce BP and improve heart health
(fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, low-fat dairy, reduced sodium, rich in K,
Mg, & Ca)
An elderly patient is suffering with constipation, what would be the first line treatment? -
Answer- bulk forming laxative (methylcellulose)
Can a pregnant or breastfeeding woman use a bulk forming laxative to treat
constipation? - Answer- yes, this is safe
, How long does it take for a stool softener (docusate) to produce a bowe movement? -
Answer- approximately 3 days
Which would produce a bowel movement sooner bulk forming stool softener or bulk
forming laxative? - Answer- bulk laxative
What is an example of a mucosal protectant that decreases the effects of gastric acid
on the stomach? - Answer- sucralfate (carafate)
A patient is prescribed a hepatotoxic drug what must be ordered prior to starting this
medication? - Answer- baseline LFT's
Patient presents with lower abdominal pain, no bowel movement for 3 days, what
should you do? - Answer- assess the patient do not administer any medications may
have blockage
How to dose proton pump inhibitors (PPI)? - Answer- enteric coated, give without
meals, may interact with other drugs should take alone
A patient is taking pain medications and. heavy drinker, what are you concerned about?
- Answer- respiratory depression, bleeding, liver damage, kidney damage, increased
sedation
A patient presents with an acute gout flare what treatment would you prescribe? -
Answer- NSAIDs or colchicine
What medication is used for chronic gout management? - Answer- allopurinol
What medication is used for gout prophylaxis after an acute attack? - Answer-
Probenecid
What type of infections do gram + cocci cause? - Answer- staph skin infections,
endocarditis, group A strep, UTIs
What is the first line treatment for an adolescent female with a urinary tract infection? -
Answer- Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)
A child presents with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection symptoms resolve after 24
hours of treatment this is an example of? - Answer- antimicrobial efficacy
A patient in her first trimester of pregnancy presents with symptoms of a UTI. What drug
can be used to treat her? - Answer- amoxicillin, if resistant to amoxicillin then used
nitrofurantoin. Do not use sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
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