HSC3147 PHARM EXAM 3 2025

Common side effects of medications for endocrine diseases include all of the following EXCEPT - No changes in growth & cardiac function Which of the following are true of somatropin? 1. It is also known as growth hormone. 2. It is expensive to prescribe. 3. It should be used for any child who is of short stature. 4. It has a drug interaction with insulin. 5. Variations in its secretion may lead to acromegaly in adults and dwarfism in children. - 1,2,4 & 5. Which of the following are true of glucocorticoids and other steroids? 1. They are potent anti-inflammatory agents. 2. Their adverse effects include "moon face," "pot belly," and "buffalo hump." 3. They cause the kidney to retain sodium. 4. They may be administered orally, intramuscularly, intravenously, intraarticularly, and topically. 5. They have distinct methods of administration that include alternate-day therapy and declining dosages. - 1,2,3,4,5. Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia/insulin shock include all of the following EXCEPT - slow onset Glucose absorption inhibitors - delay the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestines can be used alone or in combination with insulin, metformin, or sulfonylureas may cause flatulence, abdominal distention, and diarrhea Growth hormone stimulates almost all tissues and organs for growth. - True Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland include which of the following? - tropic hormones oxytocin and ADH Common side effects of medications for endocrine diseases include all of the following EXCEPT - no changes in growth and cardiac function Glucose absorption inhibitors - delay the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestines can be used alone or in combination with insulin, metformin, or sulfonylureas may cause flatulence, abdominal distention, and diarrhea Sort the following types of insulin from the shortest to the longest onset of action. 1. Regular 2. Levemir 3. Lispro 4. NPH - 3,1,4,2. Release of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland is influenced by the hypothalamus and is inhibited by negative feedback. - True Which of the following statements is true about the storage of insulin? - Both B & C are True (WRONG ANSWER) Which of the following is true of insulin preparations? - only regular insulin can be administered IV, IM and SC Humalog is a modified human derivative. Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia/diabetic coma include all of the following EXCEPT - no thirst Calcitonin is secreted by the thyroid gland but is regulated by the parathyroid gland to ensure an adequate supply of calcium for neuromuscular and endocrine function. - True Which of the following statements are true concerning ophthalmic anti-inflammatory and antiinfective agents? 1. Most ophthalmic antiinfective/anti-inflammatory agents are effective on mucous membranes that have been injured or are inflamed. 2. To discourage drug-resistant strains of antiinfectives, antibiotics for ophthalmologic problems should be administered locally. 3. Any topical medication may be used in the eye. 4. With viral infections, both eyes may need to be treated. 5. In irrigating eyes, the head should be turned toward the affected side to prevent cross-contamination of the unaffected eye. - 1,2,4&5. Which of the following statements is NOT true? - Mydriatics are used to cause pupil constriction for diagnostic tests. OTC ophthalmic medications are always safe for use by all people because the FDA has approved the use of these drugs. - False Agents that mimic the sympathetic nervous system bring about pupillary dilation, while cycloplegic agents cause paralysis of the ciliary muscles and prevent accommodation. These medications are used primarily for diagnostic testing. - True Medications used in the ear often contain more than one ingredient so that more than one symptom or condition is treated at one time. - True The following medication will not cause ototoxicity. - Oncovin (WRONG) Drugs for vertigo have no significant side effects and can be taken without concern when using machinery or driving a car. - False OTC ophthalmic medications are always safe for use by all people because the FDA has approved the use of these drugs. - False Otic antiinfective agents - A B & C (WRONG) Corticosteroids may cause increased ocular pressure, while ibuprofen may alter color vision and may cause blurred vision. - True All of the following are common signs of ear infections except. - Increased cerumen The side effects of miotics include - A B & C (WRONG) Symptoms of ototoxicity include tinnitus, loss of balance, and vertigo. - True Match the Antiglaucoma agents on the left with the adverse effects they cause on the right. - Anticholinergic - Conjunctivitis Prostaglandin Agonists - Photosensitivity Osmotic Diuretics - Weight Loss Beta-blocking agents - Conjunctivitis Drugs may be used to obtain mydriasis and miosis with ocular examinations and treatment of eye diseases. - True The rate of medication absorption through the skin depends on which of the following? - the form of the drug the size of the drug molecule the base of the medication Which of the following is NOT true of topical corticosteroids? - They should be applied thickly so that the medication will stay in contact with the lesion for a longer period of time. Which of the following are true of topical fungal preparations? 1. They may be used on hair, nails, or skin. 2. Most are used to treat Candida and tinea infections. 3. Most are available OTC as well as by prescription. 4. They should be used completely even if symptoms improve. 5. Therapy for fungal infections is long-term. - 1,2,3,4,5. Topical anesthetics are found in all of the following forms EXCEPT - Foams and Shampoos Topical creams and ointments for pediculosis should be applied to the affected area and left on for 12 hours, and then the area should be thoroughly washed. - True The rate of medication absorption through the skin depends on which of the following? - the form of the drug the size of the drug molecule the base of the medication Common side effects of medications for skin disorders include all of the following EXCEPT - Loss of Hair Match the drugs on the left with there indications on the right. - Proteolytic enzymes - Debridement of Wounds Minoxidil - Alopecia Antifungals - Tinea Infections Sulfonamides - Burns and Minor... Which of the following is NOT true of medications used on the skin? - Minoxidil is used for baldness, and it should be applied to the hair every 3 days. Topical anesthetics are found in all of the following forms EXCEPT - Foams and Shampoos Which of the following is NOT true of skin preparations? - Persons with oily skin should bathe less frequently. Oral contraceptives may be used to treat acne in females after menarche and those who have not responded to topical medications. - True Topical creams and ointments for pediculosis should be applied to the affected area and left on for 12 hours, and then the area should be thoroughly washed. - True With skin conditions, topical corticosteroids are less likely to cause systemic responses. - True Calamine/Caladryl lotion may be used for itching associated with chickenpox. - False Common side effects of musculoskeletal medications include - nausea and vomiting pain in abdomen headache constipation and diarrhea TNF inhibitors bock the immune response to prevent inflammation of joints. - True The goal of arthritis therapy includes all of the following EXCEPT - Curing the disease Which of the following is an immunosuppressant agents and a DMARD? - Methoxetrate Anticholinesterase agents increase muscle tone. - True Patients starting most immunomodulators and TFH inhibitors should have a tuberculin skin test at the end of treatment. - False DMARDs are used with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis prior to use of NSAIDs, the last line therapy. - False The goal of arthritis therapy includes all of the following EXCEPT - Curing the disease Steroids are given to treat an exacerbation of rheumatoid disease. - True Centrally acting muscle relaxants include all of the following EXCEPT - Probenecid (Benemid) Which of the following are found in the names of gold salts? - "AU" Which of the following is an immunosuppressant agents and a DMARD? - Methoxetrate Medications used as antirheumatic/antiarthritic medications include - NSAIDs DMARDs glucocorticoids Biphosphonates are used to prevent fractures. - True The same nostril may be used for administration of nasal calcitonin salmon. - False Which of the following is true concerning medications acting on gastrointestinal system tissues? - They may increase or decrease function of the tract by changing muscle tone. They may increase or decrease emptying time as foods passes through the stomach or changes the speed of peristalsis. They may relieve enzyme deficiencies. Which of the following is true of oral antiviral agents? - Treatment of oral viral infections is palliative. Acyclovir is used for symptomatic relief, such as local pain and encrusted lesions. They may be topical or systemic.