NGR 6172 PHARM Final Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ (Verified)

NGR 6172 PHARM Final Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ (Verified) A patient takes an oral medication that causes gastrointestinal upset. The patient asks the primary care NP why the drug information insert cautions against using antacids while taking the drug. The NP should explain that the antacid may: A. alter drug absorption. B. alter drug distribution. C. lead to drug toxicity. D. increase stomach upset. 0.3 points Question 2 A patient will begin taking two drugs that are both protein-bound. The primary care NP should: A. stagger the doses of drugs to be given 1 hour apart. B. prescribe increased doses of both drugs. C. monitor drug levels, actions, and side effects. D. teach the patient to increase intake of protein. 0.3 points Question 6 The primary care NP sees a 4-year-old child who has persistent asthma episodes for a well-child visit in October. The child recently completed a 7-day course of oral steroids. The NP plans to give the child flu vaccine and should: A. wait 4 weeks and administer LAIV. B. administer LAIV today. C. wait 4 weeks and administer 0.5 mg TIV. D. administer 0.5 mg TIV today. 0.3 points Question 4 A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma. The patient asks the primary care NP why the drug is given by this route instead of orally. The NP should explain that the inhaled form: A. has reduced bioavailability. B. provides dosing that is easier to regulate. C. is absorbed less quickly. D. has fewer systemic side effects. 0.3 points Question 7 The primary care NP sees an 11-month-old infant for the first time and notes that the infant has not received the Hib vaccine. The NP should: A. give the Hib vaccine now with no boosters. B. give the Hib vaccine now and booster in 2 to 3 months. C. tell the parents that the child is too old to begin receiving the Hib vaccine. D. give the Hib vaccine now and booster at age 4 to 6 years. 0.3 points Question 8 A 5-year-old child who has no previous history of otitis media is seen in clinic with a temperature of 100° F. The primary care NP visualizes bilateral erythematous, nonbulging, intact tympanic membranes. The child is taking fluids well and is playing with toys in the examination room. The NP should: A. initiate antibiotic therapy if the child’s condition worsens. B.prescribe amoxicillin-clavulanate twice daily for 10 days. C.prescribe amoxicillin twice daily for 10 days. D.prescribe azithromycin once daily for 5 days. Question 3 The knowledge of how age, race, and gender may affect drug excretion is based on an understanding of: