UTA Advance Pharmacology QUIZ 1 NURS 5334 | UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers

UTA Advance Pharmacology QUIZ 1 NURS 5334 | UPDATED
Questions with 100% Verified Answers

Question:
Mechanism of action (MOA) of bisphosphonates

Answer:
Inhibit osteoclast-mediated bone resorption by binding to
hydroxyapatite in bone.


Question:
IV bisphosphonates

Answer:
Should be given to a patient with GERD (avoid PO due to
esophageal irritation).


Question:
Four components of a prescription

Answer:
Superscription, Inscription, Subscription, Signa (directions to
patient).


Question:
Drugs that can cause bone loss

Answer:
Glucocorticoids, phenytoin, aromatase inhibitors, heparin, and
long-term PPIs.


Question:
Conditions treated with bisphosphonates

Answer:
Osteoporosis and Paget's disease.


Question:
T-score and Z-score in a DEXA scan

, Answer:
T-score: compares to young adult; Z-score: compares to
age-matched controls.


Question:
Vitamin D3 prescription

Answer:
For osteomalacia (soft bones due to vitamin D deficiency).


Question:
Lidocaine eye drops

Answer:
Used for numbing the eye for exams or procedures·short-term
use only.


Question:
Eye makeup during an eye infection

Answer:
Discard all makeup to prevent reinfection.


Question:
Drug to avoid if tympanic membrane is ruptured

Answer:
Ciprofloxacin (due to ototoxicity risk).


Question:
Prevention of swimmer's ear

Answer:
Isopropyl alcohol or acetic acid drops to dry the ear canal.


Question:
Debrox