NU 641 Exam 2 review Questions with Correct
Answers
Mild persistent asthma. In addition to a Beta 2, you would add:
An inhaled low dose corticosteroid
What type of insulin is best to use for bolus due to onset and duration of action?
Rapid acting insulin (Lispro)
What is true of type 1 diabetes?
Must be treated with insulin
What is the biggest difference from penicillin's compared to amino penicillin's
Amino penicillin's have more gram-negative activity
You started your patient on first line treatment for Acute rhino bacterial sinusitis.
Patient calls after 3 days of antibiotic treatment/therapy and states that symptoms have
worsened symptoms. Appropriate response is:
Broaden coverage of antibiotics
Most common antibiotic for treatment of UTIs covers the following organism:
e. coli
Older male pt with hypertension and BPH. He presents today with a recent onset of
sneezing and runny nose with no evidence of an infection, which of the following is the
best antihistamine to recommend for the patient?
Loratadine (Claritin)
, Pt presented with productive cough that has been troubling her because she "can't
cough it all up". Which of the following would be the most appropriate medicine to
treat her with?
Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)
Female with penicillin allergy and suspected bacterial sinusitis. What is the most
appropriate treatment for her?
Doxycycline
Pt presents to your clinic with daily asthma symptoms (mod. Persistent) Which
medication would you prescribe in addition to her SABA?
Inhaled medium dose corticosteroid
Which class of medication had a black box warning about tendon rupture
Fluroquinolones
The addition of a beta lactase inhibitor to a Penicillin combined with amoxicillin causes
the Penicillin to:
Broadened spectrum of activity
Which of the following would you expect in hypothyroid?
Increased tsh and low t3 and t4
Your diabetic pt is planning to start an exercise program. What pt education should you
provide to this patient?
Eat a complex carb before strenuous exercise
60-year-old male with mild COPD. What type of med should he be on?
Answers
Mild persistent asthma. In addition to a Beta 2, you would add:
An inhaled low dose corticosteroid
What type of insulin is best to use for bolus due to onset and duration of action?
Rapid acting insulin (Lispro)
What is true of type 1 diabetes?
Must be treated with insulin
What is the biggest difference from penicillin's compared to amino penicillin's
Amino penicillin's have more gram-negative activity
You started your patient on first line treatment for Acute rhino bacterial sinusitis.
Patient calls after 3 days of antibiotic treatment/therapy and states that symptoms have
worsened symptoms. Appropriate response is:
Broaden coverage of antibiotics
Most common antibiotic for treatment of UTIs covers the following organism:
e. coli
Older male pt with hypertension and BPH. He presents today with a recent onset of
sneezing and runny nose with no evidence of an infection, which of the following is the
best antihistamine to recommend for the patient?
Loratadine (Claritin)
, Pt presented with productive cough that has been troubling her because she "can't
cough it all up". Which of the following would be the most appropriate medicine to
treat her with?
Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)
Female with penicillin allergy and suspected bacterial sinusitis. What is the most
appropriate treatment for her?
Doxycycline
Pt presents to your clinic with daily asthma symptoms (mod. Persistent) Which
medication would you prescribe in addition to her SABA?
Inhaled medium dose corticosteroid
Which class of medication had a black box warning about tendon rupture
Fluroquinolones
The addition of a beta lactase inhibitor to a Penicillin combined with amoxicillin causes
the Penicillin to:
Broadened spectrum of activity
Which of the following would you expect in hypothyroid?
Increased tsh and low t3 and t4
Your diabetic pt is planning to start an exercise program. What pt education should you
provide to this patient?
Eat a complex carb before strenuous exercise
60-year-old male with mild COPD. What type of med should he be on?
