NU553 Final Exam Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams Includes Frequently
Tested Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
T or F:
Reclining trendelenburg is appropriate for a patient to False-not appropriate for the PT to try this
attempt for PSVT
Methylphenidate is the first line of treatment for? ADHD
Tetanus vaccine booster every years? 10 years; 5 years with an injury
What laxative works by increased osmotic pressure in the
Lactulose
GI tract?
Pyroxidine (B6) is an important supplement when having
TB
what treatment?
How long to treat acute prostatitis? 4-6 weeks
What instructions do you give to a patient about nicotine
"Chew and park" (inside cheek)
gum?
What is a contraindication for phosphodieterase-5 in-
MI, Stroke, Nitroglycerin, CAD, CHF
hibitors?
One thing the NP can do to reduce polypharmacy? Medication reconciliation
Rosiglitazone (Avandia) is in what drug class? Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
What is the first line for IBS-D? Loperamide (really should be referral to GI)
Investigate further (if iron deficiency-give iron supple-
If a patient is anemic, what is the appropriate treatment?
ment)
Osteoporosis, Infections, C. Ditt, DOES NOT INCREASE
Long term use of PPIs have what potential risks?
RISK OF PNEUMONIA IN HOSP PTS
What medication is first line for overactive bladder? Oxybutynin (anticholinergic)
Example of a DMARD Methotrexate; Hydroxychloroquine
Treatment for syphilis Penicillin G
What causes the cough in an ACE inhibitor? Bradykinin
1/7
, What would be an appropriate treatment of OA of the Topical treatment (Capsaicin, Diclofenac, Menthol) Steroid
knee? creams NOT appropriate
PT name & DOB, drug name, route, dose, frequency, quan-
What should be included on a RX?
tity, refills, Prescriber name and NPI
when a level continues to be SUBtherapeutic, the CYP
Decreased
enzyme activity is ?
Second line therapy for T2DM is the "cheapest"? Sulfonylurea
Examples of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors? Sildenafil, Tadalafil
In reviewing scheduled drugs, which cannot have refills
Schedule 2
without rewriting the RX?
What class is levodopa/carbidopa? Dopamine receptor agonist (precursor)
Short acting (regular) 4x and 1 long-acting at night insulin
What is the typical regimen of T1DM?
per day
What are some of the things that vancomycin treats? C. ditt, MRSA, sepsis
Allopurinol is appropriate for long term treatment of what? Gout
A BMI that is is normal weight 18-25
What class is donepezil? acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
What class is doxazosin? Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker
-Sartans (Losartan, Candesartan, Olmesartan, Valsartan,
What are some examples of ARBs?
Irbesartan, Telmisartan)
T1DM, metabolic acidosis, Decreased renal function (GFR
What is a contraindication of metformin?
<30), Iodine contrast
What type of NSAID is diclofenac? Phenylacetic acid
Why is bipolar important to rule out prior to starting a SSRI
Triggers mania
or SNRI?
Pregabalin
2/7
Tested Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
T or F:
Reclining trendelenburg is appropriate for a patient to False-not appropriate for the PT to try this
attempt for PSVT
Methylphenidate is the first line of treatment for? ADHD
Tetanus vaccine booster every years? 10 years; 5 years with an injury
What laxative works by increased osmotic pressure in the
Lactulose
GI tract?
Pyroxidine (B6) is an important supplement when having
TB
what treatment?
How long to treat acute prostatitis? 4-6 weeks
What instructions do you give to a patient about nicotine
"Chew and park" (inside cheek)
gum?
What is a contraindication for phosphodieterase-5 in-
MI, Stroke, Nitroglycerin, CAD, CHF
hibitors?
One thing the NP can do to reduce polypharmacy? Medication reconciliation
Rosiglitazone (Avandia) is in what drug class? Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
What is the first line for IBS-D? Loperamide (really should be referral to GI)
Investigate further (if iron deficiency-give iron supple-
If a patient is anemic, what is the appropriate treatment?
ment)
Osteoporosis, Infections, C. Ditt, DOES NOT INCREASE
Long term use of PPIs have what potential risks?
RISK OF PNEUMONIA IN HOSP PTS
What medication is first line for overactive bladder? Oxybutynin (anticholinergic)
Example of a DMARD Methotrexate; Hydroxychloroquine
Treatment for syphilis Penicillin G
What causes the cough in an ACE inhibitor? Bradykinin
1/7
, What would be an appropriate treatment of OA of the Topical treatment (Capsaicin, Diclofenac, Menthol) Steroid
knee? creams NOT appropriate
PT name & DOB, drug name, route, dose, frequency, quan-
What should be included on a RX?
tity, refills, Prescriber name and NPI
when a level continues to be SUBtherapeutic, the CYP
Decreased
enzyme activity is ?
Second line therapy for T2DM is the "cheapest"? Sulfonylurea
Examples of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors? Sildenafil, Tadalafil
In reviewing scheduled drugs, which cannot have refills
Schedule 2
without rewriting the RX?
What class is levodopa/carbidopa? Dopamine receptor agonist (precursor)
Short acting (regular) 4x and 1 long-acting at night insulin
What is the typical regimen of T1DM?
per day
What are some of the things that vancomycin treats? C. ditt, MRSA, sepsis
Allopurinol is appropriate for long term treatment of what? Gout
A BMI that is is normal weight 18-25
What class is donepezil? acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
What class is doxazosin? Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker
-Sartans (Losartan, Candesartan, Olmesartan, Valsartan,
What are some examples of ARBs?
Irbesartan, Telmisartan)
T1DM, metabolic acidosis, Decreased renal function (GFR
What is a contraindication of metformin?
<30), Iodine contrast
What type of NSAID is diclofenac? Phenylacetic acid
Why is bipolar important to rule out prior to starting a SSRI
Triggers mania
or SNRI?
Pregabalin
2/7
