Pharmacology 102 Final Exam Review-
Graded A
If a patient is unable to eat and they are hypoglycemic, what medication can we give
them? - ANSWER-Glucagon
If a patient is hypoglycemic and they are able to eat, what do we give them? -
ANSWER-Sugar and complex protein because quick sugar will burn off.
What are symptoms of hypogonadism? - ANSWER-Testicular atrophy, decreased libido
What is preferred androgen therapy? - ANSWER-Testosterone
True or false: It is normal to have breakthrough bleeding on oral contraceptives. -
ANSWER-True
What is one of the biggest side effects for patients on growth hormone? - ANSWER-
Elevated glucose
Severe emergent hypothyroidism - ANSWER-myxedema coma (unconscious, organs
functioning slowly, decreased mental status)
Pt on levothyroxine and is still having symptoms would need... - ANSWER-Medication
adjustment, changes will happen slowly
Intervention for CHC and teratogenic medication - ANSWER-Double contraceptives
MOA of progestins - ANSWER-increases cervical mucus and viscosity
nateglinide, repaglinide
(glinide brothers) - ANSWER-take before meals 3-4x a day. skip a dose if not eating
What type of insulin can be given IV? - ANSWER-regular insulin
Symptoms of hypoglycemia - ANSWER-shakiness, sweating, confusion
Class for oral anti-diabetics that commonly cause hypoglycemia - ANSWER-sulfonureas
What qualifies you for an oral anti-diabetic - ANSWER-1. Less than 5 years diagnosed
2. Older than 40 3. Fasting glucose < 200
, Peak of NPH - ANSWER-12 hours
What medication has an issue with contrast dye? - ANSWER-Metformin (glucophage)
Intensive insulin therapy - ANSWER-lispro, aspart, glisuline
Storage of insulins - ANSWER-fridge, dark, good for 4 weeks or in fridge for 3 months,
opened - good for 28 days.
Hyperthyroid medications - ANSWER-Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Methimazole (Tapazole)
MOA of PTU - ANSWER-inhibits synthesis of t3 and t4
Should adolescence take GH? - ANSWER-NO
Somatotropin - ANSWER-growth hormone
Contraindication for somatoropin - ANSWER-prader willi syndrome (obesity syndrome)
medication used to differentiate between primary and secondary hyperthyroidism -
ANSWER-thyrotropin
corticotropin - ANSWER-synthetic cortisol (ACTH)
aldosterone and cortisol cause... - ANSWER-sodium and fluid retention, hypokalemia
delayed puberty tx - ANSWER-testosterone for 3-4 years
Testosterone side effects - ANSWER-makes sperm unviable, avoid testosterone for 3
months before trying to conceive
flutamide - ANSWER-Antiandrogen used for prostate cancer
14 yo male with delayed puberty, why? - ANSWER-Deficient in androgen/testosterone
How long can a vaginal ring be out? - ANSWER-< 3 hours
If vaginal ring contraceptive is out for more than 3 hours what do you do? - ANSWER-
Use back up contraceptive
Who benefits from progestin only contraceptives? - ANSWER-People who clot,
smokers, HTN
Nursing intervention for patients on growth hormone. - ANSWER-Monitor glucose levels
Graded A
If a patient is unable to eat and they are hypoglycemic, what medication can we give
them? - ANSWER-Glucagon
If a patient is hypoglycemic and they are able to eat, what do we give them? -
ANSWER-Sugar and complex protein because quick sugar will burn off.
What are symptoms of hypogonadism? - ANSWER-Testicular atrophy, decreased libido
What is preferred androgen therapy? - ANSWER-Testosterone
True or false: It is normal to have breakthrough bleeding on oral contraceptives. -
ANSWER-True
What is one of the biggest side effects for patients on growth hormone? - ANSWER-
Elevated glucose
Severe emergent hypothyroidism - ANSWER-myxedema coma (unconscious, organs
functioning slowly, decreased mental status)
Pt on levothyroxine and is still having symptoms would need... - ANSWER-Medication
adjustment, changes will happen slowly
Intervention for CHC and teratogenic medication - ANSWER-Double contraceptives
MOA of progestins - ANSWER-increases cervical mucus and viscosity
nateglinide, repaglinide
(glinide brothers) - ANSWER-take before meals 3-4x a day. skip a dose if not eating
What type of insulin can be given IV? - ANSWER-regular insulin
Symptoms of hypoglycemia - ANSWER-shakiness, sweating, confusion
Class for oral anti-diabetics that commonly cause hypoglycemia - ANSWER-sulfonureas
What qualifies you for an oral anti-diabetic - ANSWER-1. Less than 5 years diagnosed
2. Older than 40 3. Fasting glucose < 200
, Peak of NPH - ANSWER-12 hours
What medication has an issue with contrast dye? - ANSWER-Metformin (glucophage)
Intensive insulin therapy - ANSWER-lispro, aspart, glisuline
Storage of insulins - ANSWER-fridge, dark, good for 4 weeks or in fridge for 3 months,
opened - good for 28 days.
Hyperthyroid medications - ANSWER-Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Methimazole (Tapazole)
MOA of PTU - ANSWER-inhibits synthesis of t3 and t4
Should adolescence take GH? - ANSWER-NO
Somatotropin - ANSWER-growth hormone
Contraindication for somatoropin - ANSWER-prader willi syndrome (obesity syndrome)
medication used to differentiate between primary and secondary hyperthyroidism -
ANSWER-thyrotropin
corticotropin - ANSWER-synthetic cortisol (ACTH)
aldosterone and cortisol cause... - ANSWER-sodium and fluid retention, hypokalemia
delayed puberty tx - ANSWER-testosterone for 3-4 years
Testosterone side effects - ANSWER-makes sperm unviable, avoid testosterone for 3
months before trying to conceive
flutamide - ANSWER-Antiandrogen used for prostate cancer
14 yo male with delayed puberty, why? - ANSWER-Deficient in androgen/testosterone
How long can a vaginal ring be out? - ANSWER-< 3 hours
If vaginal ring contraceptive is out for more than 3 hours what do you do? - ANSWER-
Use back up contraceptive
Who benefits from progestin only contraceptives? - ANSWER-People who clot,
smokers, HTN
Nursing intervention for patients on growth hormone. - ANSWER-Monitor glucose levels
