Pharmacology Review for NURS 5334 Final
Exam
Drugs combined with Hydrocodone - CORRECT ANSWER✔Aspirin,
Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants with acetaminophen-
hydrocodone - CORRECT ANSWER✔False, this could lead to
respiratory depression
Buprenorphine for maintenance after 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
Naltrexone for maintenance after opioid abuse - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric
and sedative effects of opioids.
Side effects of Hydrocodone - CORRECT ANSWER✔Constipation,
Respiratory depression, Addiction
MOA of Sumatriptan - 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
,Feverfew use - CORRECT ANSWER✔Migraine Prophylaxis
Drugs that cannot be combined with Feverfew - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Antiplatlets, Anticoagulants, Increased risk of bleeding in
patients taking antiplatelets (Aspirin) and anticoagulants (Warfarin)
Folic acid for Folic Acid Deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER✔Give 1-
2mg/day PO for a deficiency
Folic acid for women of childbearing age - CORRECT
ANSWER✔400-800 mcg daily
Folic acid for pregnant women - CORRECT ANSWER✔400-600
mcg/day
Tacrolimus and Pimecrolimus cream use - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Safe drug classes in later pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER✔Beta
blockers
Safe medications for pregnant women - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of
choice for pregnant women
, Methyldopa and Labetalol use in pregnancy - CORRECT
ANSWER✔These drugs have limited effects on uteroplacental and
fetal hemodynamics and do not adversely affect the fetus or neonate
Anticholinergics for drooling in Parkinson's - CORRECT
ANSWER✔True
Medication for COPD with eosinophils 312 - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide
COPD Group A - CORRECT ANSWER✔Bronchodilator
COPD Group B - CORRECT ANSWER✔LABA + LAMA
COPD Group E - CORRECT ANSWER✔LABA + LAMA
Body fat percentage effect on lipid soluble drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER✔The higher the body fat percentage the more the plasma
levels of lipid soluble drugs will be reduced
Lean mass decrease effect on water soluble drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Increased
Malnourished elderly patients and protein binding drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Increase
Exam
Drugs combined with Hydrocodone - CORRECT ANSWER✔Aspirin,
Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants with acetaminophen-
hydrocodone - CORRECT ANSWER✔False, this could lead to
respiratory depression
Buprenorphine for maintenance after 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
Naltrexone for maintenance after opioid abuse - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric
and sedative effects of opioids.
Side effects of Hydrocodone - CORRECT ANSWER✔Constipation,
Respiratory depression, Addiction
MOA of Sumatriptan - 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
,Feverfew use - CORRECT ANSWER✔Migraine Prophylaxis
Drugs that cannot be combined with Feverfew - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Antiplatlets, Anticoagulants, Increased risk of bleeding in
patients taking antiplatelets (Aspirin) and anticoagulants (Warfarin)
Folic acid for Folic Acid Deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER✔Give 1-
2mg/day PO for a deficiency
Folic acid for women of childbearing age - CORRECT
ANSWER✔400-800 mcg daily
Folic acid for pregnant women - CORRECT ANSWER✔400-600
mcg/day
Tacrolimus and Pimecrolimus cream use - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Safe drug classes in later pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER✔Beta
blockers
Safe medications for pregnant women - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Methyldopa and Labetalol are the traditional agents of
choice for pregnant women
, Methyldopa and Labetalol use in pregnancy - CORRECT
ANSWER✔These drugs have limited effects on uteroplacental and
fetal hemodynamics and do not adversely affect the fetus or neonate
Anticholinergics for drooling in Parkinson's - CORRECT
ANSWER✔True
Medication for COPD with eosinophils 312 - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Salmeterol + aclidinium + Budesonide
COPD Group A - CORRECT ANSWER✔Bronchodilator
COPD Group B - CORRECT ANSWER✔LABA + LAMA
COPD Group E - CORRECT ANSWER✔LABA + LAMA
Body fat percentage effect on lipid soluble drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER✔The higher the body fat percentage the more the plasma
levels of lipid soluble drugs will be reduced
Lean mass decrease effect on water soluble drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Increased
Malnourished elderly patients and protein binding drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER✔Increase
