NR 566 Midterm study guide (Latest 2026
/ 2027) Advanced Pharmacology for Care
of the Family Questions & Answers {Grade
A} 100% Correct – Chamberlain
When to prescribe an intranasal glucocorticoid? - Correct answer (Fluticasone)
seasonal allergic rhinitis
Which weight loss drug(s) are associated with a suicide risk in children, adolescents,
and young adults? - Correct answer Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave) & Liraglutide
What would happen if Lorcaserin is given with a CYP2D6 substrate? - Correct answer
Can increase substrate levels, may need to lower dose of substrate to prevent toxicity
Which weight loss drugs are DEA scheduled drugs? - Correct answer Lorcaserin,
Diethyloprione, Phentermine/Topiramate
On-going monitoring needs with long-term use of Phentermine? - Correct answer
Cardiac function monitoring
,At what BMI level should bariatric surgery be considered? - Correct answer Greater
than 35
Liraglutide baseline data needed - Correct answer Hgl A1C, lipid panel, renal panel
Liraglutide monitoring needs: - Correct answer for s/s of cholecystitis, pancreatitis,
depression and suicidal ideation
Lorcaserin baseline data needed: - Correct answer pt cannot be pregnant, assessment
of valvular d/o and pulmonary HTN
Lorcaserin monitoring needs: - Correct answer CBC w/ differential, for s/s of blood
dyscrasias, cognitive changes
Lorcaserin patient education: - Correct answer Diabetics may have an increased
number of hypoglycemia episodes due to suppressed appetite, encourage small meals
to maintain BG levels
, Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave) baseline data needed: - Correct answer BG levels,
liver & renal function, mental status
Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave) monitoring needs: - Correct answer BG levels, renal
& liver function, s/s of anxiety/depression, suicidal ideation, mania, pain d/t opioid
antagonist effects
patient education for Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave): - Correct answer Do not take
with chronic opioid use, s/s of suicidal ideation, anxiety/depression
baseline data needed for Phentermine? - Correct answer Thorough cardiac
assessment
How to discontinue phentermine and/or topiramate: - Correct answer taper off therapy
if 5% baseline weight has not been lost
Topiramate therapeutic use for weight loss: - Correct answer induces sense of satiety
/ 2027) Advanced Pharmacology for Care
of the Family Questions & Answers {Grade
A} 100% Correct – Chamberlain
When to prescribe an intranasal glucocorticoid? - Correct answer (Fluticasone)
seasonal allergic rhinitis
Which weight loss drug(s) are associated with a suicide risk in children, adolescents,
and young adults? - Correct answer Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave) & Liraglutide
What would happen if Lorcaserin is given with a CYP2D6 substrate? - Correct answer
Can increase substrate levels, may need to lower dose of substrate to prevent toxicity
Which weight loss drugs are DEA scheduled drugs? - Correct answer Lorcaserin,
Diethyloprione, Phentermine/Topiramate
On-going monitoring needs with long-term use of Phentermine? - Correct answer
Cardiac function monitoring
,At what BMI level should bariatric surgery be considered? - Correct answer Greater
than 35
Liraglutide baseline data needed - Correct answer Hgl A1C, lipid panel, renal panel
Liraglutide monitoring needs: - Correct answer for s/s of cholecystitis, pancreatitis,
depression and suicidal ideation
Lorcaserin baseline data needed: - Correct answer pt cannot be pregnant, assessment
of valvular d/o and pulmonary HTN
Lorcaserin monitoring needs: - Correct answer CBC w/ differential, for s/s of blood
dyscrasias, cognitive changes
Lorcaserin patient education: - Correct answer Diabetics may have an increased
number of hypoglycemia episodes due to suppressed appetite, encourage small meals
to maintain BG levels
, Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave) baseline data needed: - Correct answer BG levels,
liver & renal function, mental status
Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave) monitoring needs: - Correct answer BG levels, renal
& liver function, s/s of anxiety/depression, suicidal ideation, mania, pain d/t opioid
antagonist effects
patient education for Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave): - Correct answer Do not take
with chronic opioid use, s/s of suicidal ideation, anxiety/depression
baseline data needed for Phentermine? - Correct answer Thorough cardiac
assessment
How to discontinue phentermine and/or topiramate: - Correct answer taper off therapy
if 5% baseline weight has not been lost
Topiramate therapeutic use for weight loss: - Correct answer induces sense of satiety
