PHARMACOLOGY FINAL PAPER 2026
PRACTICE TEST COMPLETE QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Additive effect.
Answer: Sum of the effects of two drugs.
◉ teratogenic effect.
Answer: Drugs that have a potential, or those likely to cause
malformations or damage in the embryo or fetus;
◉ Patient teaching about antibiotics.
Answer: Teach patient and family
*Eat plain crackers with medicine if GI upset occurs
*Take medication as prescribed even if symptoms disappear.
*Unused medication should not be saved(potency decreases as the
get older)
*Check for infection in mouth, anal, or vaginal areas (may be related
to a superinfection)
*Report diarrhea that last over 24hrs or any blood or mucus in stool
,*Liquid medication should be kept in dark colored light-resistant
container
*Antibiotics can change the results of urine glucose test
*Bone marrow depression after therapy can occur and should report
any bruising, petechiae, sore throat, or weakness
*Allergies can develop as well as rash, hives, decreased urination,
diarrhea, or other unusual symptoms.
*Call 911 if shortness of breath or difficulty breathing develops
◉ Patient teaching regarding oral contraceptive pill (OCP)
*Related to STI.
Answer: Do not reduce the risk of getting a sexually transmitted
disease. Their use has cut both the birth and abortion rate
◉ Pregnancy, diet, and nutrition
*Fetal neural tube defects, vitamin supplement recommended is?.
Answer: Eating foods high in folate (citrus fruits, cereals, leafy
greens, and whole grains) or taking a multivitamin that has folic acid
to protect against neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida and
anencephaly. Vitamin B9 (folic acid).
◉ HRT (hormone replacement therapy)
*Increased risk for.
, Answer: Increases the risks of heart attack, strokes, and breast
cancer in some women
◉ HRT (hormone replacement therapy)
*Nursing intervention.
Answer: Monitor closely for cardiovascular problems
◉ Glucosamine is an herbal product used to help.
Answer: Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
◉ Patient teaching regarding giving cough and decongestants to a 6
month old.
Answer: Do not administer to children under age 12. Because of
problems with inadvertent overdosage in infants and toddlers, the
makers of all OTC oral cough and cold products announced in 2007
that they would remove these products from the market
◉ Patient teaching regarding expectorant, antitussives,
decongestants, or bronchodilators.
Answer: ...
◉ Pneumonia Vaccination
*Precautions.